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Program Descriptions

64.019:  Veterans Rehabilitation: Alcohol and Drug Dependence

Popular Name:  (Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Service)

Objectives:  To provide medical, social, vocational and rehabilitation therapies to eligible alcohol and drug dependent veterans.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

64.019 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Any veteran who requires treatment for substance abuse is eligible if meeting the following conditions: (1) has served in the active military, naval or air service; and (2) was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable; and (3) meets the general eligibility requirements as defined in program 64.009.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Veterans meeting the criteria listed in the Applicant Eligibility section of this program.

Credentials/Documentation:  Discharge certificate.

64.019 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Apply personally to any VA medical center, outpatient clinic, or regional office; through any veterans service organization representative; or by mailing VA Form 10-10 (Application for Medical Benefits) to nearest medical center.

Award Procedure:  Not applicable.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  The same day if the applicant applies in person; generally within 7 days if by mail.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

64.019 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 64.009 Veterans Medical Care Benefits;
• 64.011 Veterans Dental Care.

64.019 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

64.019 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Type of Assistance:  Provision of Specialized Services.

Obligations:  (Salaries and Expenses) FY 99 $396,450,000; FY 00 est $411,553,000; and FY 01 est $427,230,000.

Budget Account Number:  36-0160-0-1-703.

Authorization:  38 U.S.C. 17.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Not applicable.

64.019 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Contact the nearest VA medical center, outpatient clinic, domiciliary, or Veterans Regional Office. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog for the list of addresses under Veterans Health Administration).

Headquarters Office:  Director, Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Services (11C), Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Phone: (202) 273-8437. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

64.019 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  The Substance Abuse Treatment programs are located in VA medical centers and clinics. The programs offer various modalities of treatment including: detoxification, substance abuse rehabilitation (education; individual, group and family therapies; drug free modalities; relapse prevention; continuing care and other treatments), psychiatric treatment and psychotropic medication, social services, opioid substitution therapy and vocational rehabilitation. In the case of opioid substitution therapy, the VA is bound by the regulations for minimum standards established by the Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration.

64.019 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Not applicable.

Audits:  Not applicable.

Records:  Not applicable.