Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030
About Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, in Houston, Texas, is a comprehensive mental and behavioral health care facility for military personnel, veterans, and families specializing in medically supervised detox and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare programming. They also offer dedicated programs for adolescents, young adults, seniors, LGBTQ+ persons, homeless and Indigent persons, and persons with co-occurring disorders.
Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, drug screenings, personalized care planning, and case management. Those in alcohol and/or opioid recovery may enroll in their evidence based medication assisted treatments (MAT) program for longer term pharmacotherapy. Clients also engage in intensive, trauma informed individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities including CBT and motivational interviewing. The program promotes clients' sustained sobriety through robust, recovery focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self care, wellness, emotional regulation, anger and stress management, disease and medication management, and relapse prevention.
Their aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs and may include 12 step program facilitation, housing and employment assistance, step down support, and referrals for medical, mental health, and social service programs. They are Joint Commission accredited. Payment options include private insurance, military insurance, Medicare, and self pay.