Whitman Walker Health

1525 14th Street NW, 5th Floor R, Washington, District Of Columbia, 20005

Levels of care: Detox, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) +3 more
Accreditation: SAMHSA-Listed, State Licensed
Insurance: Aetna, Anthem +16 more
Languages: English, Spanish, ASL

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Whitman Walker Health is a long-established health center in Washington, D.C., operating since before 1990, that provides care addressing prescription drug misuse alongside eating disorders. It is SAMHSA-listed, one of 56 nearby facilities with that designation, and is among a smaller group in the area, just 3 of 288, that accept Tufts Health Plan.

Clinical offerings include EMDR, a therapy found at only 42 of the 288 facilities surveyed nearby. The center also provides wellness programming and services in American Sign Language, supporting access for a broader range of people seeking care in the district.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaEating DisordersCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsPrescription DrugsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)EMDRMotivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Focused

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedHolisticTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniors

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

EnglishSpanishASL

Levels of care

✓Detox
✕Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

AetnaAmeriHealthAnthemBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)CareFirstCarelon Behavioral HealthCignaFirst HealthGEHAHumanaKaiser PermanenteMedicaidMedicareMultiPlanOptumTRICARETufts Health PlanUnitedHealthcare

Payment options

medicaidmedicaremilitary-tricarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashSliding ScaleState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

SAMHSA-ListedState Licensed

The facility

Amenities

Wellness Programming

Established

Before 1990

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 288 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Washington, this is one of:

3that accept Tufts Health Plan
21that treat Prescription Drugs
42that offer EMDR
52that treat Eating Disorders
56that hold SAMHSA-Listed

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Whitman Walker Health offer?

Whitman Walker Health offers Detox, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care and Virtual / Telehealth.

What conditions does Whitman Walker Health treat?

Whitman Walker Health treats PTSD / Trauma, Eating Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

What therapies does Whitman Walker Health use?

Whitman Walker Health offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is Whitman Walker Health accredited?

Whitman Walker Health lists accreditation from SAMHSA-Listed and State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at Whitman Walker Health?

Services are available in English, Spanish and ASL.

Who does Whitman Walker Health serve?

Whitman Walker Health lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults and Seniors.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for Whitman Walker Health are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.