Addiction treatment · Arlington, VA
Addiction treatment in Arlington, Virginia
Outpatient drug and alcohol treatment for adults in Arlington, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia — PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment, delivered by clinicians who treat addiction and mental health together.
- Most insurance accepted
- Dual-diagnosis care
- Telehealth for Virginia residents only
Where we provide care
Serving Arlington, Alexandria, Washington DC, and beyond
Our center is in Arlington, VA, and we regularly see patients from Alexandria, Washington, DC, Falls Church, and McLean for in-person PHP and IOP. We also offer secure telehealth sessions throughout Virginia for patients who prefer not to commute.
Conditions treated
Substance use conditions we treat
Every plan starts with a clinical assessment, because alcohol treatment and fentanyl treatment don't look the same — and neither do two people using the same substance.
Alcohol treatment
Withdrawal risk screening, MAT with naltrexone or Antabuse, and relapse-prevention therapy for daily, binge, and high-tolerance drinking.
Opioid treatment
Suboxone and Vivitrol paired with counseling for prescription opioid, heroin, and fentanyl use, including long-term maintenance planning.
Fentanyl treatment
Low-dose buprenorphine induction built for fentanyl, overdose-risk education, naloxone access, and detox coordination with a vetted partner when needed.
Cocaine & stimulant treatment
Contingency management, sleep and mood repair, and structured group work for cocaine, meth, and prescription stimulant use.
Benzodiazepine treatment
Medically supervised taper coordination plus anxiety treatment so the underlying symptoms are addressed, not just the medication.
Cannabis treatment
Care for heavy daily use, cannabis hyperemesis, motivation loss, and cannabis-triggered anxiety or psychosis.
Gambling & process addiction treatment
Care for gambling and sports betting, gaming, compulsive sexual behavior, and compulsive spending, including financial recovery support.
Prescription drug treatment
Treatment for dependence on painkillers, sedatives, and stimulants, including patients who started with a legitimate prescription.
Dual-diagnosis addiction treatment
Integrated care when depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or ADHD is driving or following substance use.
Therapies & modalities
Evidence-based modalities we use
These are the treatment approaches our Arlington clinicians actually practice — matched to your diagnosis, not applied to everyone the same way.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifies the thoughts and situations that precede use and replaces them with skills you can actually run under stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills for people whose use is tied to overwhelming emotion.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Resolves ambivalence without confrontation — useful early, when part of you wants to stop and part of you doesn't.
EMDR & trauma-focused therapy
Processes the traumatic memories underneath substance use so recovery isn't built on avoidance.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Suboxone, Vivitrol, naltrexone, and Antabuse — our medical staff may prescribe and monitor these as one part of a full clinical plan.
Relapse-prevention & group therapy
Process groups, psychoeducation, and structured relapse-prevention planning built around real triggers in your daily life.
Family therapy & education
Sessions that repair communication, set boundaries, and teach families what support actually looks like.
Psychiatric care & medication management
Board-certified psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management for co-occurring mental health conditions.
Levels of care
Levels of addiction treatment, from PHP to aftercare
Most people who call aren't sure which level of care they need. That's what the assessment is for — and you can step up or down as your recovery changes.
- 015 days/week · ~6 hrs/day
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our most structured outpatient level of care. Full-day clinical programming with daily group therapy, individual sessions, and medical oversight — while you sleep at home each night. Best after detox, after a residential stay, or when outpatient care hasn't held.
- 023–5 days/week · day or evening
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Group and individual therapy several times a week with morning and evening tracks, so treatment fits around work, school, and family. A common step down from PHP and a strong starting point for people who are stable at home.
- 03Weekly · ongoing
Outpatient & aftercare
Weekly therapy, medication management, relapse-prevention groups, and alumni support that keeps structure in place long after formal programming ends.
- 04Vetted partner network
Higher level of care
When medical detox, residential, or inpatient treatment is the right first step, we coordinate placement with trusted, vetted providers and take the guesswork out of the handoff. Your plan continues with us the moment you're ready for outpatient care.
Across the river from Maryland
Convenient for Maryland commuters
Our Arlington center is a short drive from Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and the broader Maryland suburbs. Many clients choose in-person PHP and IOP here because the commute is manageable and the program fits around work. Telehealth is available for Virginia residents between in-person visits.
Common questions
Addiction treatment questions, answered
What levels of addiction treatment do you offer in Arlington?
We provide partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), general outpatient and aftercare, and medication-assisted treatment. When detox or residential care is needed first, we coordinate placement with vetted partner providers.
Do you treat addiction and mental health at the same time?
Yes. Our dual-diagnosis program treats substance use alongside depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD in one integrated plan with psychiatry on staff.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes, for Virginia residents. Our clinicians are licensed in Virginia, so telehealth sessions are available throughout the state. In-person care at our Arlington center is open to Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC residents.
Do you take insurance?
Most major insurance plans are accepted. Our admissions team verifies your benefits and tells you exactly what's covered before you start anything, and we'll walk through self-pay options if you're uninsured.
What medications do you use for addiction treatment?
Depending on the substance and your history, our medical staff may prescribe Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone), Vivitrol, oral naltrexone, or Antabuse, always alongside therapy rather than in place of it.
In-person care at 5400 Shawnee Road, Arlington, VA for VA, MD, and DC residents. Telehealth for Virginia residents only.
When outpatient care is not enough
Detox, residential & inpatient referrals
Sometimes recovery starts with a higher level of care. When detox, residential, or inpatient treatment is the safest first step, we coordinate placement with trusted, vetted providers and take the guesswork out of the handoff.
- Same-day assessment for addiction, mental health, or dual-diagnosis needs
- Matched to a vetted detox, residential, or inpatient provider
- Seamless continuation of care with our outpatient team after discharge
Why families trust our referrals
We only refer to providers we have personally vetted for clinical quality, safety, and clear communication. From the first call to the day you step into treatment, our team walks with you through the process — so you are never left to figure it out alone.
Same day – 24 hrs
placement window
VA, DC, MD
regional partner network
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Whether you're calling for yourself or for someone you love, the first conversation is free and completely confidential.
- Admissions — 24/7(571) 586-2883
- Location5400 Shawnee Road, Arlington, VA
Insurance accepted
Most major insurance covers addiction treatment
Outpatient addiction treatment in Arlington is covered by most commercial plans, including Anthem, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Sentara Health Plans, UMR, and Johns Hopkins Health Plans. We verify PHP, IOP, and outpatient substance use benefits before you commit to anything — most families hear back within one business hour.
Don't see your plan? Call us — we also work with out-of-network benefits and self-pay.