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Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Rehab Center
Outpatient Rehab
Accredited Medical Provider
Grants and Private Insurance accepted

Overview

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is a substance abuse treatment center for people seeking treatment near Cook County. As part of their treatment modalities for recovery, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center provides cognitive behavioral therapy, telemedicine/telehealth therapy, and substance use disorder counseling during treatment. Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is located in Chicago, Illinois, accepting medicaid for treatment.

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center at a Glance

Payment Options

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Private health insurance
  • Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs

Assessments

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Age Groups

  • Young adults
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Ancillary Services

  • Case management service
  • Suicide prevention services
  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development

Highlights About Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

7.52/10

With an overall rating of 7.52/10, this facility has the following balanced range of services. Drug Rehab and Detox: 8.15/10, Alcohol Rehabilitation: 8.00/10, Treatment Options: 7.94/10, Insurance and Payments: 6.00/10.
  • list bullet Drug Rehab and Detox 8.15
  • list bullet Alcohol Rehabilitation 8.00
  • list bullet Treatment Options 7.94
  • list bullet Insurance and Payments 6.00

Accreditations

Hospital licensing authority:

The Hospital Licensing Authority is responsible for granting licenses to healthcare facilities, ensuring that they meet the standards and regulations set by the government. Accreditation is a process of evaluation and recognition by a third-party organization, confirming that the hospital meets specific quality and safety standards.

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA):

DEA accreditation refers to the process by which a law enforcement agency is recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as having met specific training, operational, and resource requirements necessary to participate in DEA-led drug enforcement efforts. This accreditation allows the agency to perform DEA-related tasks such as conducting investigations, executing federal search warrants, and participating in joint task forces.

SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP):

SAMHSA's Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) accreditation is a prestigious recognition that signifies a program's compliance with stringent standards and guidelines established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This accreditation demonstrates an OTP's commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). It serves as a trusted symbol of accountability and excellence, assuring patients, families, and communities that the OTP offers safe, effective, and comprehensive treatment options for OUD.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF):

CARF accreditation is a prestigious recognition for rehabilitation and human service organizations. It signifies that an organization meets high-quality standards and is committed to providing top-level care. CARF conducts rigorous evaluations to ensure compliance, enhancing an organization's credibility and reassuring clients and funders of exceptional service quality. This accreditation promotes excellence and continual improvement in the rehabilitation and human services field.

Registration: 33168

The Joint Commission:

The Joint Commission's addiction and behavioral health accreditation signifies a facility's commitment to high-quality care. It involves rigorous evaluations and assessments of clinical practices, ensuring effective, evidence-based treatment. Accreditation showcases a dedication to continuous improvement and patient safety, instilling trust among patients, families, and healthcare professionals. It's a mark of excellence in addiction and behavioral health care.

Effective date: 05/17/2018

Registration: 283639

Treatment At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

Treatment Conditions

  • Alcoholism
  • Mental health treatment
  • Substance use treatment
  • Co-occurring Disorders

Care Levels

  • Outpatient
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Modalities

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Ancillary Services

Additional Services

  • Pharmacotherapies administered during treatment
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing

Special Programs

  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Veterans
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

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Common Questions About Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

No, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center does not allow vaping or smoking anywhere on its premises, including entrances and exits. However, vaping and smoking are permitted in designated areas outside facility premises. Many substance abuse and mental health facilities have adopted 100% smoke-free policies to protect patients, employees, and visitors from secondhand smoke.

No, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center does not allow smoking or vaping anywhere on its premises, including entrances and exits. However, smoking and vaping are permitted in designated areas outside facility premises. Many substance abuse and mental health facilities have adopted 100% smoke-free policies to protect patients, employees, and visitors from secondhand smoke.

The typical length of treatment at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is 7-45 Days.

Cost of treatment at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $35,000 - $60,000/month. However, your insurance may cover 100% of your treatment. Verify your insurance to understand about your coverage.

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is located at 820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60612

Contact Information

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
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820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
www.chicago.va.gov
(312) 569-8387
Updated July 14, 2025

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