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Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

216 Michigan Avenue NE 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20017

2.8 38 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care5 programsOutpatient
Payment5 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedNaltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationJoint CommissionIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.5 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.1 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 38 Google reviews (2.8★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 216 Michigan Avenue NE in Washington, District of Columbia. It is a nonprofit provider.

Its services include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. 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 naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), 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 women, men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed
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How Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services compares

  • #11of 25 ranked programs in Washington in our 2026 ranking. See the Washington ranking
  • ✓Offers partial hospitalization: only 7 of 30 programs in Washington do.
  • ✓Accepts private insurance: 14 of 30 programs in Washington do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery ProgramWashington · under 1 mi · Detox, MAT, IOP
  2. Oxford House Ben BlackWashington · under 1 mi
  3. Oxford House Second StreetWashington · under 1 mi

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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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women
  • Adult men
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling

Ancillary services

  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Treatment access in District of Columbia, DC

30Treatment facilities
5Offer detox
11Buprenorphine or methadone
5Offer 24-hour care

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.

Location

Address216 Michigan Avenue NE 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20017
Facility's own phone202-877-6333
Websitemedstarhealth.org

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Questions about Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

What services does Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services offer?

Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services lists the following levels of care: partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services accepts 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.

Does Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services offer detox?

Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Is Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services accredited?

Yes. Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services treat?

Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.

How many addiction treatment programs are in District of Columbia, DC?

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).

How does Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services rank among rehab centers in Washington?

Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services is #11 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.

What are the closest alternatives to Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Substance Abuse Recovery Program (Washington, under 1 miles), Oxford House Ben Black (Washington, under 1 miles), and Oxford House Second Street (Washington, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services' Google rating?

Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services has a 2.8-star rating from 38 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services directly at 202-877-6333. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services.

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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. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Washington Hospital Center – Outpatient Behavioral Health Services.