1723 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22209
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Located at 1723 Fairfax Drive in Arlington, Virginia, National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include residential (inpatient) treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and transitional or sober living housing. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Arlington County, VA has 12 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 239,807 residents. 5 facilities in the county list detox services. 12 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 5 per 100,000 residents, compared with 14.5 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and sober living / transitional housing. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, adult men, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Arlington County, VA has 12 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 239,807 residents: 5 list detox services, 11 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 7 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health (Arlington, under 1 miles), Arlington County Community Services Board (Arlington, 1.1 miles), and National Capital Treatment and Recover – Phase II Mens Residential (Arlington, 1.8 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House directly at 703-528-3300. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House. Our helpline is not affiliated with National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House.
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Arlington, VA 22204
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CARF accredited
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Arlington, VA 22209
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Arlington, VA 22204
CARF accredited
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Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
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Arlington, VA 22203
CARF accredited
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Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of natcaptreatment.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with National Capital Treatment and Recovery – Independence House.
