District of Columbia · 30 licensed programs in 1 cities
We list 30 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in the District of Columbia across 1 city, with the most in Washington. 5 offer detox, 4 provide residential care and 27 accept DC Medicaid.
There are 30 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in District of Columbia in our directory, across 1 city. 4 offer residential (inpatient) rehab, 5 offer detox and 16 provide medication-assisted treatment, based on SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov data updated October 2026.
Level of care
Insurance & cost
Specialized programs
Most people pay for rehab with health insurance. 14 facilities in District of Columbia accept private insurance and 27 accept Medicaid (DC Medicaid). Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most plans must cover addiction treatment much like other medical care, though deductibles, prior authorization and network rules apply.
Without insurance, 13 programs report state or SAMHSA block-grant funding for people who qualify, and 11 offer sliding-scale fees based on income. What you pay depends mostly on the level of care: outpatient programs cost far less than residential rehab or medically managed detox.
Rehab coverage guides by insurer:
Not sure what your plan covers? Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Washington, DC 20422
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Washington, DC 20005
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
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Washington, DC 20032
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Washington, DC 20002
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare
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Washington, DC 20009
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · State-funded
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Washington, DC 20037
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Washington, DC 20020
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Washington, DC 20001
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid
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Washington, DC 20003
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Washington, DC 20020
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Washington, DC 20009
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · State-funded
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Washington, DC 20017
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Washington, DC 20002
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
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Washington, DC 20003
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay · State-funded
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Washington, DC 20019
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid
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Washington, DC 20001
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE +3 more
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Washington, DC 20032
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE +3 more
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Washington, DC 20020
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare
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Washington, DC 20020
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid
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Washington, DC 20020
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid
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Washington, DC 20019
CARF · COA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Washington, DC 20001
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Sliding scale +1 more
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Washington, DC 20019
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Sliding scale +1 more
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Washington, DC 20002
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Washington, DC 20020
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Washington, DC 20001
COA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
State-funded
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Washington, DC 20008
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
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Washington, DC 20008
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay · Sliding scale
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Washington, DC 20005
COA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Washington, DC 20032
COA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Substance-free housing, including Oxford Houses, for early recovery after or alongside treatment.
Washington, DC 20019
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Sliding scale +1 more
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Rehab guide
Your District of Columbia rehab guide
Treatment options in the District of Columbia range from outpatient counseling a few hours a week to medically supervised detox and 24-hour residential programs. Of the 30 facilities listed here, 5 offer detox, 4 provide residential (inpatient) treatment, 16 offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and 4 are federally certified opioid treatment programs that dispense methadone.
The right level of care depends on how severe the substance use is, whether withdrawal could be dangerous, other health conditions and the support you have at home. A clinical assessment, often free over the phone, is the usual first step.
27 facilities in the District of Columbia report accepting Medicaid (DC Medicaid) and 14 accept private health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most health plans must cover substance use disorder treatment on terms comparable to other medical care, though prior authorization and network rules apply.
If you have no insurance, 13 programs in the District of Columbia report government or SAMHSA block-grant funding, which can pay for treatment for people who qualify. Many others offer sliding-scale fees based on income.
The DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) oversees publicly funded substance use treatment in the District of Columbia. District residents can get a substance use assessment and referral through DBH, including for people without insurance. Visit the agency.
For a free referral, contact the DBH Access HelpLine at 1-888-793-4357 (1-888-7WE-HELP).
the District of Columbia has expanded Medicaid, so adults with incomes up to about 138% of the federal poverty level can qualify for DC Medicaid, which covers addiction treatment.
In the District of Columbia, the law allows a court to order involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder in limited circumstances, usually when the person is a danger to themselves or others or cannot care for themselves. An order can last up to 30 days under the District's law on alcohol use disorder. Laws and procedures change, so contact the local court clerk or an attorney before filing.
If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free, confidential and open 24/7 for treatment referrals.
Our directory lists 30 licensed substance use treatment facilities in the District of Columbia, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data.
Yes. Medicaid programs cover substance use disorder treatment, and 27 facilities in the District of Columbia report accepting DC Medicaid. Covered services and provider networks vary by plan, so confirm with the program before admission.
13 programs in the District of Columbia report state or federal (SAMHSA block grant) funding, which can cover treatment for people without insurance who qualify. Call (833) 589-6933 or SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding a low-cost option.
In the District of Columbia, the law allows a court to order involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder in limited circumstances, usually when the person is a danger to themselves or others or cannot care for themselves. An order can last up to 30 days under the District's law on alcohol use disorder.
Yes. You can reach the DBH Access HelpLine at 1-888-793-4357 (1-888-7WE-HELP) for free referrals. You can also call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or call or text 988 in a crisis.
Our directory lists 30 licensed substance use treatment facilities in District of Columbia, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026). Listings include outpatient, residential, detox and medication-assisted treatment programs.
Yes. 5 programs in District of Columbia offer detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so medical supervision is strongly recommended.
27 facilities in District of Columbia report accepting Medicaid (DC Medicaid). Coverage depends on your plan and the program's network, so confirm before admission.
14 facilities in District of Columbia accept private health insurance. Benefits vary by plan (deductibles, prior authorization, in- vs. out-of-network). Call (833) 589-6933 for a free insurance check.
4 facilities in District of Columbia offer residential (inpatient) treatment, where you live on site 24/7 while in care. Learn more about inpatient rehab.
Yes. 16 programs in District of Columbia use FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone. See our guide to MAT.
Residential programs commonly run 28 to 30 days, with longer stays of 60 to 90 days for more severe addiction, and detox alone usually takes 3 to 10 days. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that most people need at least three months of treatment, across all levels of care, to significantly reduce or stop drug use, and that longer treatment is linked to better outcomes. 4 facilities in District of Columbia offer residential care.
Most people use private health insurance, Medicaid (DC Medicaid), Medicare or TRICARE, which are required to cover substance use treatment. People without insurance may qualify for state- or SAMHSA-funded programs (13 in District of Columbia report this funding) or sliding-scale fees. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Cost depends mainly on the level of care and your coverage. Outpatient counseling is the least expensive; intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization cost more; residential rehab and medically managed detox cost the most because they include 24-hour care. With insurance, your share is set by your deductible, copays and out-of-pocket maximum, so verify benefits with the program before admission.
Yes. Many people travel for treatment, for example to put distance between themselves and triggers or to reach a specialized program. Check whether your plan covers out-of-state or out-of-network care first: Medicaid generally covers only in-state providers, while many private plans have national networks.
