1201 Sycamore Drive SE 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20032
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Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1201 Sycamore Drive SE in Washington, District of Columbia. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses 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 clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders and clients with HIV or AIDS.
Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and Federally Qualified Health Center.
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, State mental health department, Council on Accreditation (COA), Federally Qualified Health Center |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | 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.
Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, 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.
Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center 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. Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with hiv or aids, and clients who have experienced trauma.
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).
Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center is #23 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 New Hope Health Services (Washington, under 1 miles), Hillcrest Children and Family Center (Washington, under 1 miles), and Inner City Family Services Inc (Washington, 1.3 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center has a 3.8-star rating from 64 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 Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center directly at 202-797-4453. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Whitman Walker Health – Max Robinson Center.
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