1818 New York Avenue NE Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002
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Located at 1818 New York Avenue NE in Washington, District of Columbia, Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC is a private addiction treatment program.
Care options include 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, motivational interviewing, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and government funding for people who qualify. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. 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.
Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC is accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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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), The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
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| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-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.
Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC lists the following levels of care: 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, Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and samhsa funding/block grants. 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.
Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC 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. Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC 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).
Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC is #6 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 T and N Services and Solutions (Washington, under 1 miles), Oxford House Channing Street (Washington, under 1 miles), and Oxford House Ben Black (Washington, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC has a 4.0-star rating from 8 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 Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC directly at 202-489-0615. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC. Our helpline is not affiliated with Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC.
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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 thearkofdc.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Wellness Health Services LLC – The ARK of DC.
