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List of Detox Centers in DC
Federal City Recovery Services includes detoxification as part of its residential and outpatient treatment programs, with multiple locations in DC.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
- Transitional Housing
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Access to Recovery Voucher
- DC Healthy Families (Health Care Alliance)
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State Financing
- Tricare/Military Insurance
Clientele Served
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Military
- Seniors
- Services for Addicts with HIV/AIDS
920 Bellevue Street SE, DC
Key details about Federal City Recovery Services
What professional/medical staff work at Federal City Recovery Services?
Dr. Guy Starling, Ed.D, LPC | Clinical Director
Crystal Collins, LICSW, LCSW-C | Development Director
Detox Centers Near District of Columbia
Mainspring Recovery in Dumfries, Virginia is a residential addiction treatment center offering a continuum of clinically oriented care for adults facing substance use disorders, including co-occurring mental health needs. The facility operates integrated evidence-based services that combine structured live-in residential care with partial hospitalization and lower-intensity residential options, designed to support sustained recovery over time in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Medical Detox
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Holistic
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Payment Assistance
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
28 miles away from District of Columbia
17470 Richmond Highway, Dumfries, VA
Key details about Mainspring Recovery – Dumfries High & Low-Intensity Residential
How long is treatment?
High-Intensity: 90 days
Low-Intensity: up to 60 days
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Mainspring Recovery – Dumfries High & Low-Intensity Residential?
Dr. Nicole Erkfitz, LCSW | Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Jeffrey Gall | Chief Medical Officer
Right Turn-IMPACT is an addiction treatment center in Eldersburg, Maryland, offering a continuum of care that includes residential partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming, ambulatory detoxification, and sober living. The center has worked with Maryland's judicial system for over thirty years, having opened in 1992 as the state's first correctional DWI facility, and its treatment programs are CARF accredited and Maryland state approved. Right Turn-IMPACT provides treatment for adults with substance use disorders using methods aligned with SAMHSA standards.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Early Intervention Program
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
35 miles away from District of Columbia
1209 Liberty Road, Suite 102, Eldersburg, MD
Key details about Right Turn-IMPACT
What are their business hours?
24/7
What professional/medical staff work at Right Turn-IMPACT?
Jack Gilbert, LCSW-C | Clinical Director
Clare Cardoni, CSAC | Addictions Counselor
Bridging the Gaps is a holistic substance use treatment center in Winchester, VA that supports adults whose alcohol or drug use and related life-controlling behaviors have begun affecting the life they’re still living, including work, housing, relationships, emotional wellbeing, and daily functioning. It offers a continuum of care that blends structured residential recovery with integrative outpatient support, designed so recovery work is lived through routine, community and personal engagement rather than isolated clinical visits. Acu-detox services are available to help withdrawal symptoms.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
- Residential
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Acudetox (Auricular Acupuncture)
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Nutritional Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Self Payment
- Tricare/Military Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
64 miles away from District of Columbia
31 S Braddock Street, Winchester, VA
Key details about Bridging the Gaps
What professional/medical staff work at Bridging the Gaps?
Pam Reiman, JD, LCSW, CAADC, CSAC | Executive Director
Denise Reaves, MSW, LCSW, CAADC | Clinical Supervisor
Bryon Powell, MS, LPC, CAADC, CCTP-II | Clinical Supervisor
Ashley Jones, LPN | Nurse & Quality Assurance Manager
Timothy Bambara, MA, MAC, QMHP-T | Substance Abuse Counselor
Rebecca Mitchell, LCSW, MSW, CAADC | Substance Abuse Counselor
Gina Helveston, MS, QMHP-T, CSAC-A, CTP | Family Clinician
Sarah Carter, BA, QMHP-A, CADC | Substance Abuse Counselor
Heather McPherson, MA, MACP, QMHP-A, CSAC-A | Substance Abuse Counselor
Frank Evans, CPRS
Dr. Scott Ottolini
Special Care New Vision at the Jefferson Stratford Hospital is a licensed treatment location providing structured support for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health needs in Camden County. As part of Special Care Corporation’s New Jersey treatment network, the Stratford site offers professionally supervised care designed to help individuals stabilize substance use patterns and strengthen daily functioning while remaining connected to their home community.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Hospital Inpatient
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Medical Staff On-Site
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- LegitScript Certified
- Licensed Staff
125 miles away from District of Columbia
18 E. Laurel Road, Stratford, NJ
Key details about New Vision at Jefferson Stratford Hospital
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm
How long is treatment?
3 days
Does New Vision at Jefferson Stratford Hospital have a detox on-site?
Yes
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Hospital Inpatient
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Medical Staff On-Site
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- LegitScript Certified
- Licensed Staff
129 miles away from District of Columbia
4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Key details about New Vision at Jefferson Frankford Hospital
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm
How long is treatment?
3 days
Does New Vision at Jefferson Frankford Hospital have a detox on-site?
Yes
St. Joseph Institute for Addiction includes detox services in its holistic treatment program. A professional medical team, including nurses and a medical director, oversees the detox process.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Nutritional Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Adults
- Christian
- Family Programs
- Veterans
143 miles away from District of Columbia
134 Jacobs Way, Port Matilda, PA
Key details about St. Joseph Institute
What professional/medical staff work at St. Joseph Institute?
Cindi S. Coffman, BA, CADC, CCS | Chief Executive Officer
Shannon Pasch-Fleck, MA, CADC, CCTS-I | Director of Clinical Services
ClearVision Health & Wellness in Delaware provides outpatient services that include detox support through medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Additional offerings include individual and group therapy, behavioral health screenings, and primary care services. The center accepts Medicaid and most major insurance providers.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
- Residential
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Anthem BCBS
- Magellan Health SM
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
152 miles away from District of Columbia
489 W Broad St, Hazleton, PA
Key details about ClearVision Health & Wellness
What professional/medical staff work at ClearVision Health & Wellness?
Alicia Hunter, RN BSN | Director Of Nursing
Amanda Sedor, MPS | Clinical Supervisor
Mainspring Recovery – Lynchburg High-Intensity Residential is a long-term residential addiction recovery program in Lynchburg, Virginia for adults whose substance use and related challenges have overwhelmed routines, relationships, work, housing stability or emotional wellbeing. This facility provides a structured, 24/7 live-in environment where recovery becomes part of daily life rather than a series of disconnected clinical appointments.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Holistic
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Anthem BCBS Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Payment Assistance
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
155 miles away from District of Columbia
620 Court St, Lynchburg, VA
Key details about Mainspring Recovery – Lynchburg High-Intensity Residential
How long is treatment?
90 days
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Mainspring Recovery – Lynchburg High-Intensity Residential?
Dr. Nicole Erkfitz, LCSW | Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Jeffrey Gall | Chief Medical Officer
SpiritLife Inc. is a 58-bed inpatient facility offering medically monitored detoxification as the first step in treatment. Services also include residential rehabilitation, counseling, family therapy, and recovery supports such as housing and employment assistance. The program accepts a variety of insurance plans.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
- Residential
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Nutritional Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Carelon Behavioral Health (Beacon)
- Highmark BCBS
- Magellan Health SM
- Medicaid
Trust Factors
- Licensed Staff
157 miles away from District of Columbia
170 Fr. Martin Telenson Ln., Penn Run, PA
Key details about SpiritLife Inc.
Does SpiritLife Inc. have a detox on-site?
Yes
Rehabs in District of Columbia by Insurance Providers
Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc. provides detoxification services as part of its recovery programs, with case management and treatment available.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Home Detox
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- DOT SAP
- Holistic
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Workplace Drug Services
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Highmark BCBS
- Independence Blue Cross
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- Payment Assistance
- Pennsylvania Medical Assistance
- Sliding Fee Scale
- UnitedHealthcare
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Women
161 miles away from District of Columbia
100 New Salem Road Suite 106, Uniontown, PA
Key details about Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc
What are their business hours?
Monday, Thursday & Friday - 8am to 5pm
Tuesday & Wednesday - 8am to 7pm
On call 24/7 for emergencies
Brookdale Recovery offers a retreat-like setting where detox and residential treatment are combined with personalized care. Programs are designed to support individuals through customized treatment plans, and the center works with private insurance providers to increase accessibility.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Interventionist
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Experiential Therapy
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nutritional Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health (Beacon)
- Cigna
- Highmark BCBS
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
- Law Enforcement & First Responders
- Men
- Pregnant Women
- Veterans
- Women
175 miles away from District of Columbia
2455 Back Mountain Rd., Scotrun, PA
Key details about Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery
What professional/medical staff work at Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery?
Jennifer Russo MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS | Chief Clinical Officer
Douglas Coslett, M.D. | Medical Director
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Frequently Asked Questions
Detox is the foundation of safe recovery, clearing substances from the body while managing withdrawal symptoms under professional supervision. It helps stabilize individuals physically and mentally, preparing them for counseling, therapy, and long-term treatment. While detox alone is not a cure, completing it greatly increases the likelihood of success in ongoing addiction treatment.
Withdrawal can trigger both physical and psychological symptoms when someone stops using substances. Physically, people may experience sweating or chills, headaches, digestive issues, loss of appetite, insomnia, and rapid heart rate. Psychologically, symptoms often include fear, depression, confusion, poor concentration, irritability, and mood swings. The exact severity depends on the drug used, how much, and for how long.
At-home detox may seem convenient or less expensive, but it carries significant risks such as unmanaged withdrawal symptoms, relapse, and potential medical emergencies. Professional detox, by contrast, provides medical supervision, access to medications, and structured support that makes the process safer and more effective. Understanding both options can help individuals and families make an informed decision about the best path forward.
A typical withdrawal management program lasts between 3 to 10 days, though the exact duration depends on several factors including the type of substance being used, the severity of the dependence, individual health needs and the detox setting. Medical professionals determine the appropriate length based on individual assessments to ensure safe and effective withdrawal management.
Older adults face unique challenges during detox, including chronic health conditions, medication interactions, and increased vulnerability to complications like dehydration or malnutrition. Standard detox settings may not be equipped to handle these complexities. Senior-focused detox programs provide medical supervision, careful medication management, extended timelines, and holistic support tailored to aging bodies and minds. Involving family and caregivers further strengthens recovery, creating a safer and more supportive environment.
A Professional Perspective on Detox
Detoxification is one of the most misunderstood steps in the recovery process. Many people searching for help believe that getting through withdrawal is the hardest part, that once the substance is out of the body, the real work is done. Research consistently shows otherwise, that what happens after detox matters far more than detox itself, and that the transition into ongoing treatment is where outcomes are actually determined.
What this means if you are searching for detox
Getting through detox is a real accomplishment and a necessary first step; but it is the beginning of the process, not the finish line. If you are looking for a detox program for yourself or someone you love, the most important question to ask is: what comes next? A program that sends someone home without a clear next step is leaving them vulnerable without a plan.
















































