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Substance use treatment in Washington, DC

These community health centers in Washington treat substance use on a sliding scale. If you are in immediate danger, call 988.

9

charge on a sliding scale

9

accept Medicaid

9

see uninsured patients

A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.

9 centers in Washington offering substance-use treatment

425 2nd St NW
Washington, DC 20001-2037

202-508-0500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1901 D St SE
Washington, DC 20003-2581

202-698-0400

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1313 New York Ave NW Bsmt # 1
Washington, DC 20005-4701

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4430 Benning Rd NE
Washington, DC 20019-4555

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2041 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020-7024

202-889-7900

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2831 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20009-4607

202-462-4788

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

810 5th St NW
Washington, DC 20001-2622

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

60 O St NW
Washington, DC 20001-1259

202-797-8806

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3020 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009-6837

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free substance use treatment in Washington?

9 of the 9 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

Which clinics in Washington take Medicaid for substance use treatment?

9 of the 9 centers listed accept Medicaid. 9 also see patients with no insurance at all.

Do I need insurance to be seen for substance use treatment in Washington?

No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.