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City of Alexandria Substance Use Withdrawal Management Program

Alexandria, Virginia

Level of care
Detox, Inpatient
Ages
18+
Insurance
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Listed as operating. 4 sources, newest retrieved Jun 20, 2026. Record researched Jun 20, 2026.

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Published program summary

A publicly funded City of Alexandria CSB withdrawal management (detox) and short-term residential program for adult City residents with moderate-to-severe substance use disorder, delivered in partnership with Arlington County and CARF-accredited National Capital Treatment & Recovery (NCTR) at the Arlington Recovery Center, Phoenix House (men), and Demeter House (women). Access is via a 24/7 Residential Treatment Line, with admission placement determined using ASAM criteria.

Services and populations

Genders served
Adults of all genders. Men are served at Phoenix House and women at Demeter House; Arlington Recovery Center serves adult men and women.
Specialties
Substance use disorder (moderate to severe), Alcohol use disorder, Opioid use disorder, Medically monitored withdrawal management (detox) for adults
Modalities
Individual and group evidence-based treatment, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and opioid use disorders, On-site medication management, Relapse prevention education, Peer support connections, Care coordination and referral to community-based services

Admissions

Typical length of stay
Approximately 30 days (short-term inpatient at Phoenix House and Demeter House); page states "averaging around 30 days"

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
CARF - Three-Year Accreditation (National Capital Treatment and Recovery / NCTR, the organization that delivers the residential withdrawal management services; org-wide, not specific to the City of Alexandria program)
Public record
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Location

County
Alexandria city

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