Family and Medical Counseling Services
2041 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20020
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About Family and Medical Counseling Services
Family and Medical Counseling Services is a nonprofit organization based in Washington DC, specializing in behavioral and mental health issues, including drug rehab services. Levels of care include outpatient treatment, dual diagnosis treatment, and medication for opioid use disorder. Support is available to young adults aged 18 and older, men and women of all ages, ethnicities and walks of life.
They provide holistic outpatient care for individuals struggling with addiction, as well as concurrent mental and behavioral health issues. Their community based approach offers a family like atmosphere to help clients feel seen and valued. Case management and initial substance use assessments are provided and form a part of continuous care. Their medication for opioid use disorder program primarily uses buprenorphine to lessen opioid withdrawal symptoms and prevent relapse, alongside individual and group counseling. Medication management is also available where necessary.
The traffic alcohol program offers education and counseling for individuals with DWI or DUIs, with support provided after the program. Harm reduction services include testing for Hepatitis C and HIV, as well as education, treatment, counseling and support for those who test HIV positive. Access to primary care, as well as harm reduction vending machines featuring lifesaving tools like NARCAN, fentanyl testing strips and clean syringes are also available. They can also assist with referrals for more intensive rehab services and care.
They accept self pay and Medicaid and offer financial assistance and sliding scale payment options for those in need. They also accept many commercial insurance options including Aetna, Cigna, Humana and United Healthcare. Clients are always advised to check coverage with individual providers regarding out of network benefits.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Adult Program
Adults who have substance use disorders have often been through a lot — trauma, getting and losing jobs, having and losing housing, and more. In Washington, DC, an adult rehab can help you focus on these experiences and learn to process and manage them without turning to substance use.Alcoholism
Effective alcohol rehab in Washington, DC, helps you address the reasons you turn to alcohol and develop new, healthier coping mechanisms. The treatment center can also connect you to ongoing support services to help you maintain long-term sobriety.Drug Rehab
In Washington, DC, drug rehab treatment addresses the physical, emotional, and mental elements of addiction. You’ll learn why you turn to substance use, how you can address those issues in healthier ways, how to handle cravings, how to create a support network and have fun without substances, and much more.Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in Washington, DC, addresses mental and emotional concerns that are common to men, which might include sharing emotions, vulnerability, anger management, and trauma. Addressing these unique issues in a community with other men can help participants heal and develop healthy coping mechanisms so they don’t need to turn to substance use.Opioid Treatment
Opioid addiction is both physical and psychological. Opioid rehab in Washington, DC, helps participants overcome the physical aspects of withdrawal and cravings and address the mental and emotional reasons they began to misuse opioids to begin with.Women's Rehab
Women experience life differently than men, so having a specific women’s rehab can be helpful. A women’s rehab in Washington, DC, can address pregnancy concerns, mothering skills, and the unique experiences women have that might lead to substance use, leading to a more effective treatment experience.Teen & Adolescent Program
Young adults face a lot of uncertainty and pressure as they transition to fully independent living. Young adult rehabs in Washington, DC, can help them address these concerns in healthy ways, develop practical coping skills, and learn essential life skills so they can overcome addiction and live a substance-free lifestyle.Levels of Care
Outpatient Rehab
Outpatient rehabs in Washington DC enable clients to receive addiction recovery services while continuing to l...ive at home. They are ideal for clients who are medically stable, including those stepping down from inpatient care and/or those with mild to moderate addiction disorder not requiring hospitalization. Outpatient rehabs offer a wide range of treatment intensities determined by clients’ needs, including high-intensity partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs (PHP/IOP) and moderate-intensity general outpatient programs (OP).Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health
Dual diagnosis care in Washington DC is a specialized, multi-pronged approach to addiction recovery tailored t...o the unique care needs of persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Dual diagnosis care is predicated on the assumption that lasting recovery can only be achieved if the underlying mental health conditions that contribute to or exacerbate the addiction are also addressed. The dual diagnosis care model typically integrates extensive psychotherapy, recovery education, and pharmacotherapy, if appropriate.Insurance
Financial Aid
Financial aid can help you afford the price of addiction rehab treatment in Washington, DC, so that you can st...art a new life. You may be able to get grants, scholarships, or help from non-profit organizations to pay for rehab. Your insurance plan can help pay some or all of the cost as well.
Payment Plans & Financing
For those who are underinsured or uninsured, paying the total cost of a rehab program up front is not feasible.... Fortunately, many alcohol and drug rehabs make financing available to potential clients through private loans, in-house payment plans, or partner lenders. You can choose a finance package that lets you start treatment immediately and pay for it later.
Medicaid Accepted
If you qualify, DC Medicaid can help pay for some or all of the costs of addiction rehab treatment in Washingt...on, DC. Whether you need detox, inpatient care, or outpatient treatment, contact your insurer for more information about what centers are covered by your plan.
Private Insurance
Private insurance is one of the easiest ways to pay for rehab treatment in Washington, DC. Health insurance pl...ans are required by law to cover mental health and substance use treatment, so check with your insurer to see what centers are in your plan’s network. You may still have some costs, such as deductibles, co-pays, or coinsurance.
Self-Pay Options
Self-pay options for Washington, DC, rehabs make it easier for you to choose the type of care you need most. Y...ou aren’t limited by your insurance plan’s network or limits on care. Self-pay, also known as private pay, allows you to go to the rehab you’re most comfortable with and get the help you need.
Sliding Scale Payment
Some rehabs in Washington, DC, have sliding scale payment assistance for those who qualify. Depending on your ...income and family size, you may be able to get inpatient or outpatient addiction treatment for a lower fee than usual. The rehab should be able to help you apply for this assistance.Contact Family and Medical Counseling Services
202-889-7900 
2041 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20020
