Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services - Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System
One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Eligibility
- Open to all eligible veterans who qualify for VA health care; limited mental health services available to Veterans who do not have VA health care- There may be limitations based on income and assets
Required documents
Military discharge papers
Hours
- 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday- Patient Call Center: 24 hours/7 days a week
(800)273-8255
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Veterans Crisis Line
(612)467-4010
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Intake Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services
(866)414-5058
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Patient Call Center
Application process
- Call- Eligible veteran or community physicians may send request for transfer of care; copies of medical history and care and referral from private doctor are helpful- Veterans requiring urgent care or transfer, physicians may request admission through a conference call at (612)725-2019 or (612)725-2021
Fees
Some co-payments may apply based on eligibility
Service area
MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Saturday or Sunday
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Provides a range of services to support and treat Veterans experiencing challenges with mental health and substance use addictions. Mental health services are available at the VA Hospital and community clinics, and include: - Assessments and treatment - Individual therapy - Group classes and therapies - Case management - Home visits - Medication consultations - Rehabilitation programming - Intensive outpatient program - Inpatient hospitalization Issues and concerns that are addressed, include: - Psychological and sexual trauma - Depression and anxiety - Addiction recovery services - Mental health issues specific to older adults - Bipolar and psychotic disorders - Sleep disorders - Couples and family problems - Therapeutic and supported employment services - Pain management Addiction Recovery Services provides comprehensive, individualized assessment, and treatment to Veterans with a variety of substance use problems. Care is provided on an outpatient basis; referral to VA-based residential treatment is also available. Services include: - Specialty Substance Use Disorder group programming: Abstinence-based outpatient substance use disorder group on Saturdays - Intensive Outpatient Program: Outpatient management for Veterans with dual disorders - substance use with co-occurring mental health programs - Pharmacotherapy for the treatment of substance use disorders/opiate treatment program - Relapse prevention - Individualized outpatient care
Last Assured
11/20/2025
What's Here
General Assessment for Substance Use DisordersMedication Information/ManagementClinical Psychiatric EvaluationSubstance Use DisordersVeteran Reintegration CounselingPsychiatric Day TreatmentOpioid Use DisorderHome Based Mental Health ServicesFamily CounselingCase/Care ManagementPsychological AssessmentRelapse Prevention ProgramsPsychiatric RehabilitationPsychological TestingConjoint CounselingInpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment FacilitiesGeneral Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support GroupsGroup CounselingVeterans With DisabilitiesChronic/Severe Mental IllnessSubstance Use Disorder Day TreatmentIndividual CounselingComprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder TreatmentCentral Intake/Assessment for Mental Health ServicesPost Traumatic Stress DisorderAdult Psychiatric Inpatient UnitsIntegrated Co-Occurring Disorders TreatmentMedication Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Providing organization
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System
Administered by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs