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Resources in District of Columbia

Services
Clinical evaluation to determine severity of substance use disorder and appropriate treatment
Counseling provided by a licensed clinician or counselor
Mental health services for psychiatric and behavioral conditions including, or other than, substance use disorders, ie depression and anxiety
Treatment with the use of medications to help normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of drugs and relieve cravings
A medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Services for family of the affected individuals
Programs where the religious beliefs held by the organization are an integral part of treatment and recovery
Program providing sterile syringes and health education
Training to administer Naloxone, an opioid reversal medication
Treatment Programs
Requires at least one overnight stay in a facility while being treated
Treatment in a clinic setting without staying overnight
9+ hrs of treatment/wk for adults; 6+ hours for adolescents (IOP)
Patient visits facility for 20+ hours of treatment/wk (PHP)
A live-in treatment facility
Treatment with medications and counseling for Opioids (OTP)
A process in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances
Recovery Resources
Free, peer support provided in a community setting. For example AA, NA, SMART
Provides mentorship, coaching, and connection to others in recovery
Therapeutic activities to support recovery
Local nonprofits that support recovery through services, education and outreach
Living environments that promote abstinence-based, long-term recovery
Designed to support students in recovery
Community services that focus on supporting those in recovery
Medications
Medication for opioid use disorder provided by opioid treatment providers (OTP)
Medication for opioid use disorder provided by trained physicians. Brand names: Suboxone, Subutex, Buprenex, Probuphine, Bunavil, Zubsolv
Medication to treat opioid and alcohol use disorder. Brand name: Vivitrol, Revia
Medication to reverse opioid overdoses. Brand name: Narcan
Common medications: Acamprosate, Disulfiram, Antabuse, Campral, Librium, Naltrexone
Patients
People ages 18 or older
Typically refers to people ages 12 to 17
Exclusive to women
Exclusive to men
Services for male and female clients at the same institution
Provides care in a language other than English
Geared toward women who are pregnant or have recently given birth
Geared toward or exclusive to veterans
Geared toward or exclusive to Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex clients
These programs are geared toward or exclusive to people who are Deaf or hard of hearing
Geared towards or exclusive to American Indian and Alaska Native clients
Payments
Medicaid is a joint-funded Federal-State health insurance programs. Medicaid programs may have state-specific names
Non-public insurance coverage/plans
A billing method used to pay cash for services. May be classified as "out-of-pocket" expenses or "private pay."
Sliding fee based on income or household size. Contact facility for details
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