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About Family and Medical Counseling Service Inc
Specialty rehab programs at Family and Medical Counseling Service Inc include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.
Patients at Family and Medical Counseling Service Inc will find the private transportation allows for discreet and convenient travel to appointments.
Family and Medical Counseling Service Inc has received accreditations from CARF and the state of Washington, D.C..
Payment Options
Private insurance
Self-pay options
Financial aid
Sliding scale payment assistance
Medicare
Medicaid
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Intensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Aftercare
When you complete a treatment program, aftercare offers the ongoing support you need for long-term recovery. Aftercare may be provided in the form of support groups, continued individual counseling, housing assistance, or alumni clubs. These supports help prevent relapse and encourage success as you return to your workplace and community.
Sober Living Homes
A sober living home offers a safe space to transition from a rehab treatment program to life on your own. It can also provide a substance-free home environment for those who need one. Sober living homes in Washington, DC typically require residents to adhere to house rules, contribute to household duties, and attend regular support group meetings.
Intervention Services
When family and friends are concerned about a loved one's substance use, they may seek intervention services to get their loved one the help they need. These services can include education about addiction, information about treatment options, and a professionally facilitated meeting where the individual is encouraged to seek treatment.
Medically Assisted Detox
Many rehab programs in Washington, DC begin with medically assisted detox. During this process, you will be supervised by clinical professionals and receive medications to relieve withdrawal symptoms and prevent physical complications. This provides a safer and more comfortable detox experience. The process usually takes five to seven days.
Programs
Adolescence program
Adult program
Program for men
Program for women
Young adult program
HIV/AIDS program
Settings & Amenities
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Private transportation
Treatment
Alcoholism
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug Addiction
It is possible to develop an addiction to legal or illegal substances. Fortunately, drug rehab programs in Washington, DC are available to treat all types of drug addiction. If you have become physically or psychologically dependent on any substance (addicted), this type of professional treatment program can help you break free.
Dual Diagnosis
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Opioid Addiction
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance Abuse
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Common techniques used for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Washington DC include exposure therapy, role playing, and thought recording. These strategies allow participants to practice identifying, capturing, and changing thoughts, which leads to changed behavior.
Group Therapy
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Individual Therapy
Personalized individual therapy for drug and alcohol addiction treatment is tailored to your unique circumstances. Along with your therapist, you explore the underlying causes of addiction so that together you can develop effective strategies to manage your cravings, improve your mental health, and achieve long term recovery.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing in Washington, DC is a guided style of communication designed to empower you to change. It strikes a balance between listening and directing and features a respectful and curious tone that encourages you to change while respecting your autonomy.
Trauma Therapy
During trauma therapy, you address the emotional and psychological effects of having witnessed or experienced traumatic events. Your therapist will guide you through confronting and integrating this trauma, which promotes emotional resilience and improves your overall quality of life.
Life Skills
An important part of relapse prevention is the development of life skills. Typically referred to as "life skills training," this aspect of rehab treatment in Washington, DC allows you to relearn daily skills that are often lost to addiction. These may include coping strategies, self care, and interpersonal skills.
Nutrition Therapy
If you're experiencing substance use disorder, you probably lack proper nutrition. Addiction strips your body of necessary nutrients. Nutrition therapy in Washington, DC helps you learn how to maintain proper nutrition, which supports physical and mental health.
Accreditations
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
State License
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Washington, D.C.
Contact
(202) 889-7900 
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