50 Irving Street NW 3-C North Unit 116-A, Washington, DC 20422
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program is a public substance use treatment provider in Washington, District of Columbia, located at 50 Irving Street NW 3-C North.
Levels of care offered here include medically supervised detox, hospital inpatient care, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, 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 methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, 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 young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the Federally Qualified Health Center, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
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| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission, Federally Qualified Health Center, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government |
District of Columbia, DC has 30 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 702,250 residents. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program is one of 5 listed detox programs in the county. 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.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program lists the following levels of care: detox, hospital inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, 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. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
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).
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program is #5 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 Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services (Washington, under 1 miles), Oxford House Shepherd Street (Washington, under 1 miles), and Oxford House Ben Black (Washington, 1.1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program has a 3.2-star rating from 538 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 Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program directly at 202-745-8336. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program. Our helpline is not affiliated with Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program.
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