Veterans Desk · Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Independent & Veteran-Built
Veterans Desk · Florida 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Independent & Veteran-Built
Welcome to Veterans Desk, your trusted resource for helping providers serve those who served our country. This guide is designed for licensed substance use treatment centers and behavioral health clinics that offer Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for addiction recovery and want to join the VA Community Care Network (CCN).
Whether you’re a dedicated addiction counselor, licensed therapist, MAT prescriber, or recovery-focused behavioral health provider, this guide walks you through the process of becoming a VA-approved provider.
You must operate a:
Ensure your staff includes:
Before applying, gather:
Apply through your regional CCN network:
As part of onboarding, you will complete modules such as:
Credentialing includes:
Once credentialed:
Many veterans face complex and overlapping challenges, including PTSD, chronic pain, and service-related stress, often leading to substance use disorders (SUDs). Intensive Outpatient Programs offer structured treatment in a flexible setting that allows veterans to continue living at home while receiving high-level care.
As an IOP-SUD provider in the VA CCN, your services help veterans:
Provide comprehensive IOP services including individual therapy, group therapy, peer support, and relapse prevention planning.
Coordinate care for MAT services, including buprenorphine and naltrexone, through VA or community prescribers.
Serve as a step-down option from inpatient rehab or detox while promoting long-term sobriety.
Work closely with VA mental health, psychiatry, case management, and Whole Health teams.
Receive payment for IOP days, assessments, care planning, and individual clinician sessions.
Help veteran families navigate one of the most complex healthcare and service systems their children will encounter — with your expertise as the guide.
Yes. Once authorized, the VA reimburses for structured IOP treatment that includes counseling, group therapy, MAT coordination, and care planning.
Some components of IOP—such as individual counseling or care coordination—may be delivered virtually when clinically appropriate and approved by the VA.
Yes. Veterans in IOP care may receive or be referred for MAT services (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone) either through the VA or VA-contracted prescribers.
