Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program - Locations - VA.gov
Substance Use Disorder Treatment • Washington, DC
About
Summary: - The Seattle Vet Center is a VA mental health service focusing on confidential, no-cost counseling for Veterans, service members, and their families to aid in civilian readjustment. - Services include individual and group therapy for issues such as depression, PTSD, and psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). They help link clients to additional VA support. Key details: - Location: Seattle Vet Center, 2030 9th Ave Ste 210, Seattle, WA 98121-2743 (one of two VA offices; HQ in DC) - Phone: 877-927-8387 - Category: Mental health care, counseling, veteran support - Not a substance use disorder (SUD) program per the provided excerpt; focuses on general mental health and readjustment, with PTSD and MST noted. If you’re specifically seeking a VA Washington SUD program, consider checking the VA Washington regional network or Substance Use Disorder services within VA facilities for SUD-focused treatment locations.
Clinic Type
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Address
810 Vermont Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005, US
Phone
1-8006982411
vapublicaffairs@va.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is SUD Program?
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program at VA locations; VA Medical Centers may offer SUD treatment or refer to Mental Health clinic; Vet Centers and Community Based Outpatient Clinics may also offer SUD treatment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS (Seattle VA Medical Center): 4 out of 5 stars (overall hospital rating) (410 patient surveys)
- Rehab.com (VA Northwest Health Network): 3.89 out of 5 stars (62 reviews)
- Rehab.com/Google (VA Puget Sound - American Lake): 4.5 out of 5 stars (394 reviews)
Patients praise
- patients reported feeling treated with respect and care
- coordinated addiction, mental health, and primary care services
- appreciation for clinical staff including pharmacists and therapists
- inclusion of family in the patient care plan
- comprehensive treatment modalities offered for substance use disorders
Common complaints
- long wait times due to staff being overworked and underpaid
- some patients report negative experiences with facility management and responsiveness
- previous historical inspector general findings regarding inconsistent diagnostic assessment documentation for alcohol screenings
"The truth is they are seriously overworked and underpaid. It is understandable that for those reasons waiting times can be long at times, but still they do a great job."
— Rehab.com user review"Save lives by helping Veterans straighten out in a long process. My husband admitted himself for treatment. They treated him very well and included me in his care plan."
— Alcohol.org patient/family review"The WORST VA you can imagine. They will let you die before they help you. They do not care about Veterans."
— Rehab.com user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Washington - Locations - VA.gov — Jun 10, 2026
- Supporting Veterans through evidence-based harm reduction - VA News — Dec 21, 2025
- Oregon - Locations - VA.gov — Jul 7, 2026
- SUD Program Locator - Florida - Veterans Affairs — Jun 10, 2026
- Gluesenkamp Perez Tours Vancouver Medical Center with VA Secretary McDonough, Calls on VA to Reopen Lewis County Clinic — Jun 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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