South County Youth Services

They offer outpatient and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Alexandria has 8 other centers within 14 miles.

No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Fort Belvoir, 2.8 miles away.

There are 8 more within a short drive of Alexandria, so this does not have to be the only call you make.

They prescribe buprenorphine and naltrexone, which is the part of treatment that is prescribed rather than attended. Of the 8 centers near Alexandria, not all of them do.

Alexandria has 89 AA groups, which is a different thing from treatment and a useful one next to it.

The things worth comparing are the ones a program can answer with a fact rather than an adjective. Paying a marketing company for referrals is common in this field, so who answers the phone is not always who treats you. Ask for the daily schedule in writing rather than a description of it.

The list should include anything stopped recently, because a recent change matters as much as a current dose. Stopping a psychiatric medication abruptly can cause real harm, which is why this is never a decision to make alone. Keep your own prescriber in the loop rather than letting the handover happen by itself.

Many people are treated without leaving work at all, because outpatient programs are available evenings and early mornings. Where an employer offers an assistance program, it is usually confidential and separate from your manager. Call (844) 822-5800 and someone can look for a program that fits around your hours.