Alexandria Community and Human Services – North Beauregard Street

Alexandria Community and Human Services provides a wide array of assistance to the residents of Alexandria, Virginia, including substance abuse and mental health treatment. They help children, youth, and adults.

They offer clinical assessments that provide a complete evaluation to ensure that guests get treatment tailored to their needs. Case management is available to assist with accessing medical, social, educational, and vocational services.

Treatment may include family and individual therapy using evidence-based methods, like cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Intensive counseling is offered during the day or evening to accommodate those with various work and home responsibilities.

Medication-assisted treatment is available for persons experiencing opioid addiction. Their opioid program combines legal medications with therapeutic services to reduce the discomforts that come with withdrawal. It also helps decrease cravings to give you a better chance at remaining sober. You’ll be supported by a diverse team of professionals to help you during recovery. Drug screens are required as part of the program, and you’ll have an active role in your care plan.

Some of the unique aspects of the program are the benefits, like improving your health, becoming a more productive member of your community, and assistance with finding a job. Fees are income-based to help those who otherwise could not afford treatment.