4601 Sheriff Road NE, Washington, DC 20019
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Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Washington, District of Columbia, located at 4601 Sheriff Road NE.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model.
Payment options include IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Payment assistance is available; ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.
Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program is accredited by CARF, Council on Accreditation (COA), and Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and Federally Qualified Health Center.
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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), Council on Accreditation (COA), Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), Federally Qualified Health Center |
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| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
District of Columbia, DC has 30 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 702,250 residents. 5 facilities in the county list detox services. 253 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 36 per 100,000 residents, compared with 36 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.
Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program accepts ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), 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.
Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program 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. Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program reports accreditation from CARF and COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
District of Columbia, DC has 30 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 702,250 residents: 5 list detox services, 11 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program is #2 of 25 ranked programs in Washington in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Oxford House Congress Heights (Washington, under 1 miles), So Others Might Eat Inc (SOME) – Conway Center (Washington, under 1 miles), and Oxford House Ryan (Washington, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program has a 4.8-star rating from 5 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program directly at 202-396-4290. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program. Our helpline is not affiliated with Pilgrim Rest Therapeutic Services Inc – The Better Way Program.
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