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Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) LGBTQ Friendly Rehab Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab Teen & Adolescent Program

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Washington, DC, allows people to address unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving by challenging their thinking patterns. This allows participants to overcome thinking distortions and develop better coping skills so they can move away from substance use.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

LGBTQ-Friendly Rehabs in Washington DC are designed to address the unique care needs of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, and queer communities. Treatment models address the traumatic histories that members of the LGBTQ+ community often experience and that may trigger or exacerbate addictive behaviors. LGBTQ-friendly rehabs prioritize the creation of safe and affirming spaces for all clients, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Senior drug and alcohol rehabs in Washington DC prioritize the unique recovery needs of older adults. While traditional rehabs typically support the medical, mental, and behavioral health of persons from their mid-twenties to their mid-fifties, senior rehabs respect the specific recovery challenges of clients in their late fifties and beyond. Treatment may address chronic pain issues, grief and loss, life stage transitions, and other concerns relevant to the sobriety of an aging client population.

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

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient rehabs in Washington DC provide the highest levels of care for clients in early recovery and/or thos...e at an elevated risk of relapse. Inpatient rehab enables clients to reside onsite and focus exclusively on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment featuring robust supervision. Typical inpatient services include psychotherapy, recovery-focused life skills training, and complementary therapies; medical detox may also be provided.

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.

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.

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.

Medicare Accepted

If you qualify for Medicare, your insurance plan can help pay some or all of the costs of addiction treatment ...in Washington, DC Whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, you may be able to get inpatient and/or outpatient rehab treatment affordably with help from your insurance.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for ac...tive and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

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.