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Alexandria Community Services Board

4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311

1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Alexandria Community Services Board

  • Location: Alexandria, VA
  • Levels of Care: Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Alexandria Community Services Board

The Alexandria Community Services Board in Alexandria, Virginia supports adults dealing with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. They offer different levels of care, including intensive and regular outpatient programs. They offer psychiatric care, group, individual, and family counseling and education, Spanish-language groups, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), with priority given to pregnant and post-partum women and IV drug users.
Their Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) assists adults with heroin and opioid addiction, including misused legal medications. Their program combines proven therapies with doctor-prescribed Methadone or Buprenorphine (Suboxone) and helps reduce withdrawal symptoms. Additionally, their patients receive regular counseling and require to avoid illegal drugs and alcohol while on treatment.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Alexandria Community Services Board provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children Older Adults Young Adults Pregnant Women Midlife Adults

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Methadone used in Treatment Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Buprenorphine maintenance Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program Methadone maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Methadone Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Clonidine Medication for mental disorders
Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Local, county, or community government
State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Adolescents Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling
Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Smoking permitted in designated area
Female Male
Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Arabic French
Vaping permitted in designated area
Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Alexandria Community Services Board

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Alexandria Community Services Board offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Alexandria Community Services Board works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Smoking Cessation

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria Community Services Board

Does Alexandria Community Services Board accept my insurance?
Alexandria Community Services Board accepts 24 insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan — deductibles, copays, day limits, and pre-authorization requirements differ. Under the Mental Health Parity Act, commercial plans must cover addiction treatment at parity with medical care. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free 5-minute benefits check.
What treatment programs are available at Alexandria Community Services Board?
Alexandria Community Services Board offers Outpatient with evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Each admission starts with a clinical assessment against the ASAM criteria to match program intensity (detox, residential, IOP, or outpatient) to clinical need.
How much does treatment cost at Alexandria Community Services Board?
Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance coverage. Typical national self-pay ranges: outpatient $1,000–$3,000/month, 30-day residential $5,000–$20,000, 90-day inpatient $12,000–$60,000. With 24 insurance carriers accepted at Alexandria Community Services Board, out-of-pocket costs are typically lower. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free, personalized cost estimate.
Are there other rehab centers near Alexandria?
Yes. Browse all VA treatment centers or narrow to Alexandria specifically. Our full facility directory filters by insurance carrier and level of care. Call (833) 567-5838 for a human-curated shortlist based on your situation.
What should I expect during treatment at Alexandria Community Services Board?
Treatment typically begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment, then a personalized plan combining individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Programs at Alexandria Community Services Board typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning — which may include sober living, outpatient follow-up, and peer support groups — ensures ongoing support after discharge. Per NIDA research, 90+ days of engaged treatment significantly improves long-term outcomes.
How do I verify Alexandria Community Services Board is legitimate?
Every center listed on RehabFlow is sourced from the federal SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator and re-verified quarterly. For additional trust signals, check for JCAHO or CARF accreditation — both are voluntary third-party audits of clinical quality. Licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, MD) should be on staff, not just peer coaches. If you spot outdated data, email [email protected] — we re-check within 24 hours.

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