About Family and Medical Counseling Service Inc
Located in Washington, DC, Family and Medical Counseling Service offers behavioral health care services to individuals and families. The Medication for Opioid Recovery program and the traffic alcohol program are some of the treatment options available at this facility. They also offer treatment for co occurring disorders and crisis intervention services.
Proven Medication To Manage Withdrawal
Family and Medical Counseling Services provides medication to assist you in your recovery. Buprenorphine has been proven to be effective at reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings in people with opioid addiction. The facility’s Medication for Opioid Recovery program will also include counseling services to help you begin developing strategies to prevent relapse.
The counselor you’ll work with will use therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy to help you change false beliefs hindering your recovery. They’ll also guide you into understanding the underlying issues contributing to your addiction.
Specialized Recovery Support Groups
The facility understands that certain groups of people may have specific needs that can’t be met in a typical recovery group. FMCS offers recovery groups for those who are HIV positive and gender specific recovery groups. The specialized groups allow you to feel more comfortable discussing personal issues that relate to your addiction.
The facility is conveniently located near interstate 295, giving you quick access to various attractions that you can see in Washington DC. Along with visiting well known landmarks such as Capitol Hill and the White House, you can spend time after treatment sessions exploring Rock Creek Park. It features multiple trails you can hike as well as a tennis court.
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
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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.
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.
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 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 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.
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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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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(202) 889-7900 
2041 Martin Luther King Avenue SE
Suite 303
Washington, DC 20020
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