Kolmac in Washington, D.C.: Substance use and mental health treatment in the nation’s capital

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health offers comprehensive outpatient programs to help individuals address alcohol and substance use disorders in Washington, D.C., while continuing their daily lives. 

Our evidence-based approach provides flexible treatment options, including therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and group support, in a structured and supportive environment. 

Mental health treatment in D.C.  

Kolmac’s Washington, D.C. program gets you started quickly. Patients can begin structured mental health or substance use treatment immediately after their first call. We make it easy to start and stay in treatment. 

Washington, D.C., has one of the largest concentrations of federal employees, government contractors, and public-sector professionals in the country, many of whom face strict confidentiality concerns alongside everyday work pressure. 

For many of them — especially those balancing family responsibilities with federal employment — the ability to access confidential, flexible care without taking extended leave makes all the difference. Kolmac’s outpatient model offers structured support designed for that scenario. 

Kolmac serves patients throughout the District and surrounding communities with both in-person and telehealth treatment options. Our clinical team understands the unique pressures of the D.C. area and adapts treatment plans accordingly. 

In-person care is available at our Vermont Avenue location, with telehealth extending our reach across the region, including: 

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • Takoma Park, MD
  • Mount Rainier, MD
  • Arlington, VA
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Bethesda, MD

Our programs at this location

Kolmac’s Washington, D.C., location offers the full continuum of outpatient care, from the highest level of structured programming through to ongoing outpatient support.

Partial hospitalization program (PHP)

Partial hospitalization program (PHP) is the highest level of outpatient care Kolmac offers — a structured, clinically intensive prog…
Learn More — Partial hospitalization program (PHP)

Intensive outpatient program (IOP)

The intensive outpatient program is the model Kolmac invented over 50 years ago and refined across more than 50,000 patients. It remains the…
Learn More — Intensive outpatient program (IOP)

Mental health IOP

Kolmac D.C. offers a dedicated mental health IOP for adults managing depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and co-occu…
Learn More — Mental health IOP

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is available as a standalone service and as part of IOP and PHP. MAT combines FDA-approved medications w…
Learn More — Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Virtual detox

For patients who need to manage withdrawal before beginning structured programming, Kolmac offers virtual detox — medically supervised wit…
Learn More — Virtual detox

Substance use and mental health in Washington. D.C.

Despite a decline in overdose deaths across the District, Washington, D.C., continues to face serious substance use challenges. Fentanyl remains present in nearly 100% of overdose deaths in the District, according to the D.C. Department of Behavioral Health.  

Federal employees and government contractors make up a significant portion of D.C.’s workforce. High-pressure roles and concerns about privacy or professional reputation can make it harder to seek help. Kolmac’s outpatient model is discreet and designed to work alongside a full schedule. 

Location details and getting here

We’re 1.5 blocks north of the McPherson Square Metro Station (Blue/Orange Line) and three blocks east of the Farragut North Metro Station (Red Line). 

Our address is 1025 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 305, Washington,D.C. 20005 

We’re within 20 minutes of: 

  • Arlington, VA
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Bethesda, MD
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • Takoma Park, MD
  • Capitol Heights, MD
  • McLean, VA
  • Mount Rainier, MD

Insurance accepted at Kolmac D.C.

Kolmac’s programs are in-network with most major insurance companies. The admissions team can walk you through your coverage and financial options and benefits before you begin.
• Adventist
• Aetna
• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield*
• CIGNA
• Compsych
• EHP (Johns Hopkins)
• GEHA
• Kaiser
• Magellan
• TRICARE
• United Behavioral Health
• US Family Health Plan
• Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (IBX)
• Keystone Health Plan East

Treatment at Kolmac is not covered by Medicaid or Medicare.

*Depending on specific benefits, CareFirst members typically do not pay any out-of-pocket expense for Kolmac services.*

Start treatment at Kolmac D.C.

Reaching out is often the hardest part. Kolmac’s Washington, D.C., admissions team is prepared to assist you when you’re ready. We provide clear guidance from the start of your first discussion. Same-day appointments are available.

Confidential care that fits your schedule is closer than you think. Start your treatment journey with a team that understands the demands of life in D.C.

Call: (888) 331-5251