Substance Use & Mental Health · Rainbow City, AL

Birmingham VA Healthcare System

Substance Use & Mental Health in Rainbow City, Alabama, operated by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Federal Government. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.

2
Care types listed
No
MAT
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Telehealth

According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Birmingham VA Healthcare System - Rainbow City VA Clinic is a substance use & mental health in Rainbow City, Alabama, operated by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Federal Government. The record documents 2 of 5 tracked care modalities and 3 of 5 payment channels, including Medicaid coverage. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 44th percentile among Alabama facilities.

Also known as Rainbow City VA Clinic

The verdict

Birmingham VA Healthcare System - Rainbow City VA Clinic pairs two documented care modalities with broad payment access.

44th pctl.
record completeness in Alabama
2/5
care modalities on file
3/5
payment channels confirmed
6
population + language groups served

What the SAMHSA Record Shows About Birmingham VA Healthcare System

Birmingham VA Healthcare System is a substance use & mental health operated by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Federal Government in Rainbow City, Alabama. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 2 primary care modalities (outpatient, telehealth), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. MAT is not listed in the current record; callers seeking medication-assisted options should verify directly or check the rankings pages for nearby providers that do offer MAT. The full postal address on file is 206 Rescia Avenue, Rainbow City, AL 35906.

On the services side, the facility self-reports 8 distinct service lines (Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Mental health treatment, Outpatient, Substance use treatment, Suicide prevention services, Telehealth), 1 substance or condition category treated (General substance use disorders), and 7 clinical treatment approaches (Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy). It serves 6 specific population groups (Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with PTSD, Persons with serious mental illness, Seniors, Veterans, Young adults) with 0 languages of care. Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, plus 7 specific payment methods enumerated in the survey (Cash or self-payment, Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, U.S. Department of VA funds).

Birmingham VA Healthcare System reports 30 attributes across services, populations, payment, and language, in line with the Alabama statewide median of 32 (189 facilities listed).

Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (205) 957-5300. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.

Service profile: Birmingham VA Healthcare System

How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.

Service lines
Service lines
8 reported (40% of the typical 20 max)
8
Treatment approaches
Treatment approaches
7 reported (47% of the typical 15 max)
7
Conditions treated
Conditions treated
1 reported (7% of the typical 15 max)
1
Payment options
Payment options
7 reported (58% of the typical 12 max)
7

Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.

How complete is this record, statewide?

Every SAMHSA-listed Alabama facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. Birmingham VA Healthcare System's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.

30 reported attributes

Self-reported completeness, all Alabama SAMHSA facilities

30 44th pctl. higher than 44% of 189 Alabama facilities

This facility 10 55 every SAMHSA-listed facility in Alabama, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more Alabama facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026

Substance Use & Mental Health's Medicaid acceptance rate

Of Alabama's 46 substance use & mental health facilities, 83% accept Medicaid, at or above the Alabama statewide average of 80% (all facility types). Birmingham VA Healthcare System itself is one of them.

Substance Use & Mental Health facilities in Alabama, Medicaid acceptance rate

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Substance Use & Mental Health facilities in Alabama, Medicaid acceptance rate

Services Offered

8

Self-reported on N-SUMHSS

Treatment Approaches

7

1 substance categories

Populations Served

6

0 languages of care

Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)

Reports: outpatient, telehealth.

Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)

Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance.

Contact Information

Address

206 Rescia Avenue, Rainbow City, AL 35906

Intake Phone

(205) 957-5300
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Eligibility & Services Snapshot

Self-reported in Birmingham VA Healthcare System's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.

SAMHSA-reported services, payment options, and program features for Birmingham VA Healthcare System.
Category Item Reported
Care Modality Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) -
Care Modality Medically Supervised Detox -
Care Modality Outpatient Programs Yes
Care Modality Residential Treatment -
Care Modality Telehealth Available Yes
Payment Medicaid Yes
Payment Medicare Yes
Payment Private Insurance Yes
Payment Sliding-Fee Scale -
Payment Payment Assistance -

Services Offered

Co-occurring disorder treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyDialectical behavior therapyMental health treatmentOutpatientSubstance use treatmentSuicide prevention servicesTelehealth

Conditions Treated

General substance use disorders

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapyCouples/family therapyDialectical behavior therapyGroup therapyIndividual psychotherapyIntegrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatmentTelemedicine/telehealth therapy

Populations Served

Persons who have experienced traumaPersons with PTSDPersons with serious mental illnessSeniorsVeteransYoung adults

Key Features

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Detox Services
Outpatient Programs
Residential Treatment
Telehealth Available

Payment & Insurance

Medicaid
Medicare
Private Insurance
Sliding Fee Scale
Payment Assistance

Accepted Payment Methods

  • • Cash or self-payment
  • • Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • • Medicaid
  • • Medicare
  • • Private health insurance
  • • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
  • • U.S. Department of VA funds

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of facility is Birmingham VA Healthcare System?
Birmingham VA Healthcare System is a Substance Use & Mental Health facility operated by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Federal Government in Rainbow City, Alabama. Its SAMHSA record documents two documented care modalities.
Does Birmingham VA Healthcare System offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Birmingham VA Healthcare System does not currently list MAT among its services. MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling. Contact the facility directly to verify current service availability, as offerings may change.
What payment and insurance does Birmingham VA Healthcare System accept?
Birmingham VA Healthcare System accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, broad payment access. Additional accepted payment methods include Cash or self-payment, Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Medicaid.
What services does Birmingham VA Healthcare System provide?
Birmingham VA Healthcare System offers 8 services including Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, and 5 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does Birmingham VA Healthcare System serve?
Birmingham VA Healthcare System's SAMHSA record lists 6 specific population groups: Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with PTSD, Persons with serious mental illness, Seniors, Veterans, Young adults. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
Does Birmingham VA Healthcare System offer detox services?
Birmingham VA Healthcare System does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at Birmingham VA Healthcare System?
Yes, Birmingham VA Healthcare System offers telehealth services, allowing you to receive treatment remotely. This can include virtual counseling sessions, medication management, and ongoing support.
How do I get started with treatment at Birmingham VA Healthcare System?
Contact Birmingham VA Healthcare System directly at their intake line: (205) 957-5300. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.