Free & Low-Cost Drug & Alcohol Rehabs in Washington DC

Name	Address	Description	Treatment	Insurance
Family and Medical Counseling Services	2041 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20020	Family and Medical Counseling Services is a nonprofit organization based in Washington DC, specializing in behavioral and mental health issues, including drug rehab ... more details ›	OutpatientDual Diagnosis	MedicaidFinancial AidFinancial AidPrivatePayment+3
Samaritan Inns	2523 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009	Samaritan Inns exists to help the homeless, at-risk and most vulnerable people of Washington DC by providing faith-based residential addiction treatment. With ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientDual DiagnosisAftercareSober Living+3	Medicaid
The Better Way Program	4601 Sheriff Rd NE ward 7 Washington, DC 20019	The Better Way Program in Washington DC is a nonprofit organization specializing in offering drug rehab and alcohol addiction treatment. Outpatient support is ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientOutpatient+1	PrivatePayment
Regional Addiction Prevention RAP Residential and Outpatient Treatment Facility	1949 4th Street Northeast Ward 5 Washington, DC 20002	The Regional Addiction Prevention’s (RAP) Residential and Outpatient Treatment Facility is a non-profit chemical dependency and co-occurring mental health disorder ... more details ›	InpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+2	MedicaidFinancial Aid
Salvation Army Harbor Light Center	2100 New York Ave NE #5B Washington, DC 20002	The Salvation Army Harbor Light Center was located in Washington, DC. This facility has since closed. When they were in operation, they provided compassionate care to ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientOutpatient+1	PrivatePayment
Behavioral Health Group BHG	1320 Good Hope Road Southeast Washington, DC 20020	BHG, which stands for Behavioral Health Group, is an office-based drug rehab in Washington DC. They are on Marion Barry Ave SE, near the Anacostia River. They aim to ... more details ›	DetoxOutpatientDual Diagnosis+1	MedicaidPrivatePayment+1
Life Stride	3005 Bladensburg Road Northeast Washington, DC 20018	If you’re looking for office-based addiction treatment in Washington DC, you’ll find Life Stride near Fort Lincoln Park. Drugs and alcohol can affect every area of ... more details ›	OutpatientDual Diagnosis	MedicaidMedicareTricarePrivatePayment+3
Clean and Sober Street 2 North	425 2nd Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001	Clean And Sober Streets on 2nd Streets is an unusual live in drug and alcohol rehab for the underserved of Washington, District of Columbia. They work with adults to ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisSober Living+3	MedicaidPrivatePayment+1
Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers	1411 K Street Northwest Suite 703 Washington, DC 20005	The Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers located in Washington, DC, focus on helping adults 18 and older with a flexible recovery schedule for substance addiction and ... more details ›	DetoxOutpatientAftercare+1	PrivatePayment
The Calvin Rolark Center	1949 4th St NE Washington, DC 20002	Formerly known as The Calvin Rolark Center, Gaudenzia RAP is an alcohol addiction and drug rehab center located in Washington DC. Levels of care include detoxification ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientOutpatient+1	PrivatePayment
Andromeda Transcultural Health	1400 Decatur Street Northwest Washington, DC 20011		DetoxOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+2	MedicaidMedicareFinancial AidTricarePrivatePayment+4
MedStar Health Outpatient Behavioral Health at Washington	216 Michigan Avenue Northeast Washington, DC 20017		InpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+2	PrivatePayment
Federal City Recovery Services	601 Raleigh Place Southeast Washington, DC 20032		DetoxInpatientDual DiagnosisSober Living+2	MedicaidMedicareTricare+1
Whitman Walker Health	1525 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005		DetoxOutpatientDual Diagnosis+1	MedicaidMedicareFinancial AidTricarePrivatePayment+4
The Palisades House Men’s Sober Living	1638 R St NW Washington, DC 20009	Located in the DuPont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C, Palisades House Men’s Sober Living is a transitional living house. This facility offers sober living and ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientOutpatient+1	PrivatePayment
Addiction Prevention & Recovery Administration	64 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20002	The Addiction Prevention & Recovery Administration is a child and youth focused drug prevention center. They share premises with the DC Health and Wellness Center in ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientOutpatient+1	PrivatePayment
Aquila Recovery Clinic	5101 Wisconsin Ave Suite 325 Washington, DC 20016		DetoxInpatientOutpatient+1	PrivatePayment
Psychiatric Institute of Washington	4228 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20016	Located in Washington D.C., the Psychiatric Institute of Washington has comprehensive behavioral health programs for adults and adolescents. They offer acute and short ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+2	MedicaidMedicareTricarePrivatePayment+3

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Community Resources & Nonprofits

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Whitman-Walker Health

202-745-7000

Whitman-Walker Health serves all D.C. residents with a special focus on LGBTQ+ and those living with HIV or AIDS. Services include behavioral health support and counseling, medical and dental care, HIV and STI testing and treatment, PrEP, harm-reduction counseling, and gender-affirming care. They also provide LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS-specific support groups.

Sasha Bruce Youthwork

202-675-9340

Sasha Bruce Youthwork provides programs and support for at-risk youth, including safe homes, life-skills training, and employment and education support. Safe homes provide a place to stay, counseling, and classes to help develop stability and independence. If you’re a young person wondering where to turn, this is a good resource.

The Women's Collective

202-483-7003

Women and girls in the D.C. area who are living with HIV/AIDS can get services and support from The Women’s Collective. They provide education and awareness, prevention resources, HIV and Hep C testing, early intervention support, medical case management, support groups, peer support, and referrals to food pantries, housing assistance, and other resources.

Bread for the City

202-386-7020

Bread for the City offers help for those in need, including food, clothing, health care, and social and legal services. Clients can get a five-day supply of food each month, visit a monthly free farmer’s market, get clothing and toiletry products, receive legal advice and support, and connect with social services for long-term support.

Washington DC 211

2-1-1

Washington D.C. residents who call 211 are connected to a variety of social services, such as child care, employment and education support, access to medical care and insurance, housing services, transportation assistance, mental health and substance use treatment, and much more. For those in need, 211 is a centralized resource where you can find multiple essential services in one place.

Crisis and Access Hotline

888-793-4357

If you need help to work through a difficult situation, call the Access Helpline at 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357. They have trained professionals who can offer emotional support, activate a mobile crisis team, help you with problem-solving, and offer connections to appropriate services or mental health and substance use treatment. You don’t have to handle everything alone — call the Helpline to get support and assistance.

DC Coalition for the Homeless

202-347-8870

D.C. Coalition for the Homeless provides multiple services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. They have services for families with children, temporary housing programs for men, emergency shelters, employment and job training, and permanent supportive housing. If you’re looking for help getting back on your feet, the D.C. Coalition for the Homeless is a good option.

MyRecoveryDC

MyRecoveryDC connects individuals struggling with addiction in Washington, DC, to Certified Peer counselors who have personal recovery experience. The programs provide access to substance use treatment followed by mentoring, education and job support, recovery housing, and more. They also have a Services page that links you to harm reduction programs, naloxone, treatment, and other resources.

DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)

202-727-8473

DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) certifies community providers that offer substance use disorder treatment. They also support addiction treatment with co-occurring mental health treatment. You can contact the DBH Assessment and Referral Center or one of the community-based organizations listed on this page to get started.

Drug Free Youth DC

800-793-4357

Drug Free Youth DC is a drug and alcohol prevention program for Washington, DC, youth. Its website offers access to prevention, treatment, crisis support, and resources to help parents talk to their kids about drugs. You can learn about different types of drugs and the warning signs of addiction.

George Washington University: Recovery Resources

202-994-6555

George Washington University’s Substance Use Resources helps students access the support they need. There’s a collegiate recovery group, access to Narcan and overdose prevention, and support for students in re-examining their relationship with alcohol and drugs. There is online training, facts about substance use at the school, and more.

Georgetown University: Health Education Services

202-687-6985

Georgetown University’s Student Health Services provides free, confidential substance abuse support for students and concerned family members. Students can get help examining their choices about alcohol and substance use during individual, family, and group counseling sessions. The website includes education about different substances that are commonly misused.

Howard University: University Counseling Service (UCS)

202-806-6870

University Counseling Service (UCS) at Howard University offers students virtual and in-person mental health support. You can access immediate crisis support by calling or texting 988. They also offer individual counseling (up to 8 sessions per academic year), group therapy, and referrals to more intensive treatment like psychiatric care, medication management, and addiction treatment.

Harm Reduction & Opioid Resources

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Family & Medical Counseling Services

202-889-7900

Family & Medical Counseling Services provides a variety of harm-reduction services, as well as medical care, behavioral health services, and case management. They operate a community health center as well as mobile outreach. Harm-reduction services include HIV/Hep C/STI testing, syringe exchange, naloxone (Narcan) kits, fentanyl test strips, harm-reduction vending machines, and referrals to substance use treatment for those who are interested.

Honoring Individual Power and Strength (HIPS)

800-676-4477

Honoring Individual Power and Strength (HIPS) offers support services for Washington, DC, residents impacted by sex work and drug use. They have a 24/7 hotline, mobile outreach, syringe exchange, addiction counseling, HIV/HCV testing, hormone therapy, and a drop-in center offering showers, clothing, and harm reduction supplies.

Government Programs

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Comprehensive Treatment & Services Finder Tool

If you’re looking for substance use-related resources in the D.C. area, this comprehensive finder tool makes it easy to connect with the organizations you need. By selecting your ward, you can find substance use treatment programs, prevention centers, faith-based organizations, federally qualified health centers, homeless shelters, hospital emergency rooms, naloxone (Narcan) distributors, peer-operated centers, recovery housing, and syringe programs. Every resource is at your fingertips.

Parent Support Programs

Parent support programs can help families manage the stressors of daily life. Washington D.C. offers an online parent support group called Wellness Wednesdays and the city’s website also provides links to an on-demand video library. This website also provides information about family success centers and other local programs around D.C.

Washington DC VA Health Services

The VA’s health services in Washington DC include a broad range of medical and specialty care. This includes primary care, mental health treatment, addiction treatment, and specialty medicine. They also have social programs such as connections to social services and support for populations like LGBTQ+, homeless, and minority veterans.

VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Southeast

202-745-8577

The Southeast Washington VA Clinic provides DC residents with medical care as well as mental health and addiction treatment. Services include counseling, outpatient addiction treatment, and nutrition and dietary care. The Clinic also has care for female veterans. In-person appointments and telehealth alternatives are available.

Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA)

202-724-5454

The Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA) offers veterans in the DC area claim assistance, disabled homestead exemption applications, and crisis intervention support. The program helps the veteran community navigate VA benefits and offers military recognition events and resource coordination for housing and employment services.

Free Drug Rehabs in Washington DC