Addiction treatment
Partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment for alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and prescription drug use. Structured care during the day, home in Bethesda each night.
Addiction programsServing Maryland commuters
Outpatient addiction & mental health treatment serving Bethesda, MD
Our center sits in Arlington, Virginia — about 9–12 miles south of downtown Bethesda and a 25–40 minute drive across the Potomac. We provide in-person PHP, IOP, and outpatient care for substance use, mental health, and dual-diagnosis conditions, with morning and evening tracks built around the commutes Montgomery County families already make.
From Bethesda to our Arlington center
Most Bethesda patients reach us via the Clara Barton and George Washington Memorial Parkways, or I-495 to I-66. Metro riders can take the Red Line to Metro Center and transfer to the Orange or Silver Line, with a short rideshare from the station.
9–12 mi
Distance from Bethesda
25–40 min
Typical drive time
Arlington center address
5400 Shawnee Road, Arlington, VA 22205
Located near the intersection of Lee Highway and Glebe Road, with parking on site. Care for Bethesda residents is provided in person at this location — our clinicians are licensed in Virginia, so telehealth is limited to patients located in Virginia.
Programs available to Bethesda residents
Outpatient care for addiction, mental health, or both
Mental health treatment
Outpatient psychiatric care and therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, delivered in person at our Arlington center — a short drive across the river from Bethesda.
Mental health programsDual-diagnosis care
When addiction and a mental health condition occur together, treating one without the other rarely lasts. We provide integrated outpatient care that addresses both under one coordinated plan.
How dual-diagnosis worksPartial Hospitalization (PHP)
Six hours a day, five days a week of clinical and holistic programming — the highest level of outpatient care we offer.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Three hours a day, three to five days a week, with morning and evening tracks that work around a Bethesda-to-Virginia commute.
How we treat
Evidence-based care, delivered with structure
Evidence-based therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed therapy are core parts of our outpatient programs. These approaches help patients identify patterns, build coping skills, and sustain change.
Medication support
Our medical staff may prescribe medication for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD, and provides FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and opioid use disorders when appropriate.
Group, individual & family work
Patients attend group therapy, individual sessions, and family or support-person sessions as part of their plan. This combination addresses isolation, rebuilds trust, and creates a network that supports recovery at home.
Conditions we treat
Addiction, mental health, or both
We evaluate and treat the full range of substance use and mental health conditions that commonly lead people to outpatient care. If you are unsure whether your situation fits, a confidential phone assessment is the fastest way to find out.
Substance use
- Alcohol use disorder
- Opioid use disorder
- Stimulant use disorder
- Benzodiazepine dependence
- Prescription drug misuse
- Polysubstance use
Mental health
- Depression
- Generalized anxiety
- PTSD & trauma
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- OCD
Insurance & payment
We work with most major insurance plans
Our admissions team verifies your behavioral health benefits before you start, so you know what is covered, what your copay or deductible may be, and whether prior authorization is needed. Maryland plans frequently cover care delivered at our Arlington center — we confirm that for you up front.
Carriers commonly accepted
Anthem
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Sentara
Johns Hopkins EHP
What we verify for you
- In-network or out-of-network benefits
- Out-of-state coverage for care delivered in Virginia
- Deductible status and remaining balance
- Copay or coinsurance for outpatient care
- Whether prior authorization is required
- Self-pay and payment-plan options
Getting started
What to expect from your first call
01
Confidential call
Call or request a free benefits check. We'll ask about your situation, your goals, and what your commute from Bethesda realistically looks like.
02
Benefits & clinical review
We verify your insurance benefits and review your clinical history so we can recommend the right level of care — PHP, IOP, or outpatient therapy.
03
Schedule your first visit
Once we agree on a plan, we schedule an intake and first sessions. Most patients start within a few days of the initial call.
Why Bethesda clients choose us
Discreet, structured care just across the river
Bethesda is a small, connected community, and privacy matters. Many patients prefer treatment outside Montgomery County, where they are less likely to run into a neighbor, a colleague from NIH or Walter Reed, or a parent from their child's school. Our Arlington center is close enough to be practical and far enough to feel private.
We also understand the pressures common here: demanding medical, legal, federal, and consulting careers, high-achievement households, and the kind of functioning addiction or untreated anxiety that hides behind a full calendar. Treatment plans are built around your real schedule, with morning and evening options so you can keep working while you get well.
Nearby areas we serve
Outpatient care across the DC, Maryland & Virginia area
Our Arlington center is also a convenient option for people coming from nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
Bethesda patients often ask
How far is the center from Bethesda?
Our Arlington center is roughly 9–12 miles south of downtown Bethesda — about 25–40 minutes by car depending on traffic, typically via the Clara Barton Parkway and the George Washington Memorial Parkway, or I-495 to I-66.
Can Maryland residents be treated here?
Yes. Bethesda and Montgomery County residents are welcome for in-person care at our Arlington, VA center. Many of our patients already commute into Northern Virginia or DC for work, so adding a morning or evening program fits their existing routine.
Do you offer telehealth to Bethesda?
No. Our clinicians are licensed in Virginia, so telehealth sessions are only available to patients physically located in Virginia. Bethesda residents attend in person at our Arlington center.
What levels of care do you offer?
We offer partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), general outpatient therapy, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), psychiatric care, and dual-diagnosis treatment. When detox or residential care is needed first, we coordinate placement with vetted partners.
Do you take Maryland insurance plans?
We work with most major insurance plans, including CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Johns Hopkins EHP, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and others. Our admissions team verifies your behavioral health benefits and explains your expected cost before you start.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat substance use disorders including alcohol, opioid, stimulant, benzodiazepine, and prescription drug use, as well as mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and OCD. We also specialize in integrated dual-diagnosis care.
Get help today
Talk to someone who's done this before
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
Insurance accepted for Maryland clients
Maryland plans travel well across the line to Arlington. We work with Anthem, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Sentara Health Plans, UMR, and Johns Hopkins Health Plans and verify your Virginia in-person benefits before you commit to the commute.
Don't see your plan? Call us — we also work with out-of-network benefits and self-pay.