5400 Shawnee Road Suite 101, Alexandria, VA 22312
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Sandstone Care Alexandria provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 5400 Shawnee Road in Alexandria, Virginia. It is a private provider.
Its services include medically supervised detox, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober living housing, and telehealth therapy. 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 IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and adults. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Sandstone Care Alexandria is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
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, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
Fairfax County, VA has 19 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 1,160,925 residents. Sandstone Care Alexandria is one of 5 listed detox programs in the county. 94 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 8.1 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.
Sandstone Care Alexandria lists the following levels of care: detox, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Sandstone Care Alexandria accepts ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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.
Yes. Sandstone Care Alexandria provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Sandstone Care Alexandria reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Sandstone Care Alexandria accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and adults. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Fairfax County, VA has 19 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 1,160,925 residents: 5 list detox services, 16 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Sandstone Care Alexandria is #1 of 5 ranked programs in Alexandria 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 Multicultural Clinical Center (Springfield, under 1 miles), Oxford House Landmark (Alexandria, under 1 miles), and Harrison House – Recovery Unplugged Northern Virginia (Annandale, 1.1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Sandstone Care Alexandria has a 3.8-star rating from 26 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 Sandstone Care Alexandria directly at 571-556-7505. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Sandstone Care Alexandria. Our helpline is not affiliated with Sandstone Care Alexandria.
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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 sandstonecare.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Sandstone Care Alexandria.
