D.C. Treatment Providers
DC Treatment, Counseling & Court-Connected Services
This page lists major behavioral health and substance use treatment providers that serve District of Columbia residents. Many offer outpatient counseling, intensive programs, or residential care that may meet court or probation conditions. Every judge, supervision agency, and specialty court has its own rules — always verify that a program is approved for your specific case before enrolling.
District-Wide Public Behavioral Health Network
Jurisdiction: District of Columbia (all wards)
✅ Verified Core Public & Community Providers
DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)
District agency that coordinates publicly funded mental health and substance use services, including intake, referrals, and crisis response for DC residents.
District agency that coordinates publicly funded mental health and substance use services, including intake, referrals, and crisis response for DC residents.
dbh.dc.gov
Use the Access HelpLine (1-888-7WE-HELP) to ask about providers that can document compliance with court-ordered or probation treatment.
Use the Access HelpLine (1-888-7WE-HELP) to ask about providers that can document compliance with court-ordered or probation treatment.
District-wide
Community Connections
Nonprofit community mental health agency providing trauma-focused services, substance use treatment, and supportive housing for adults, including people with justice involvement.
Nonprofit community mental health agency providing trauma-focused services, substance use treatment, and supportive housing for adults, including people with justice involvement.
communityconnectionsdc.org
Ask if specific programs are used by local courts or supervision agencies.
Ask if specific programs are used by local courts or supervision agencies.
District-wide
Pathways to Housing DC
Housing-first agency combining permanent supportive housing with mental health and substance use services, serving individuals who are homeless or at high risk.
Housing-first agency combining permanent supportive housing with mental health and substance use services, serving individuals who are homeless or at high risk.
pathwaystohousingdc.org
Focus is on housing + treatment; ask how they document participation for the court.
Focus is on housing + treatment; ask how they document participation for the court.
District-wide
🛠️ Eligible Community Clinics & Supports
DC Community Health Centers (FQHCs)
Federally Qualified Health Centers provide integrated primary care and behavioral health services, often on a sliding fee scale.
Federally Qualified Health Centers provide integrated primary care and behavioral health services, often on a sliding fee scale.
Search by ward for FQHCs (e.g., “DC FQHC mental health”) and confirm that counseling services
meet your specific supervision requirements.
All wards
Peer Recovery Groups (AA, NA & others)
Peer-led recovery meetings are widely available in DC and can support sobriety, but do not automatically replace formal treatment when ordered by the court.
Peer-led recovery meetings are widely available in DC and can support sobriety, but do not automatically replace formal treatment when ordered by the court.
Ask your officer whether signed meeting slips are accepted and whether you also need licensed
treatment through a DBH or community provider.
District-wide
Downtown & Central DC
Areas: Downtown, Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 6 (central corridors)
✅ Verified Major Treatment & Specialty Clinics
Whitman-Walker Health – Behavioral Health
Community health organization with behavioral health services including therapy, substance use support, and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
Community health organization with behavioral health services including therapy, substance use support, and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
whitman-walker.org
Ask about documentation and whether specific programs are used for court-involved clients.
Ask about documentation and whether specific programs are used for court-involved clients.
Downtown / NW DC
Mary’s Center – Behavioral Health
Multisite community health center offering counseling, psychiatric services, and substance use support alongside primary care.
Multisite community health center offering counseling, psychiatric services, and substance use support alongside primary care.
maryscenter.org
Locations in DC and Maryland; ask which site is best for your address and supervision needs.
Locations in DC and Maryland; ask which site is best for your address and supervision needs.
Central / NW DC
MedStar / Hospital-Based Outpatient Programs
Large hospital systems in DC offer outpatient psychiatry and addiction services, which may be appropriate for higher-acuity needs.
Large hospital systems in DC offer outpatient psychiatry and addiction services, which may be appropriate for higher-acuity needs.
Contact the specific hospital clinic for details and ask your attorney/officer if a referral
is needed.
Central DC
🛠️ Eligible Private Counselors & Group Practices
Private Outpatient Counseling Practices
Independent therapists and group practices in downtown DC offer individual and group therapy, but they are not automatically approved for court-ordered treatment.
Independent therapists and group practices in downtown DC offer individual and group therapy, but they are not automatically approved for court-ordered treatment.
Verify licensure (e.g., LICSW, LPC, psychologist) and get written approval from your
supervising officer before relying on private therapy to meet conditions.
Downtown / Central DC
Northeast & Southeast DC
Areas: Wards 5, 7 & 8 and nearby neighborhoods
✅ Verified Community-Based Programs
DBH Core Service Agencies – East of the River
DBH contracts with Core Service Agencies in Wards 7 and 8 that provide outpatient mental health and substance use services for DC residents.
DBH contracts with Core Service Agencies in Wards 7 and 8 that provide outpatient mental health and substance use services for DC residents.
Call the DBH Access HelpLine and ask specifically for Core Service Agencies located in your
ward and recognized by local courts.
NE / SE DC
Faith-Linked Recovery & Support Ministries
Some churches and ministries run recovery groups, mentoring, and basic counseling in NE and SE DC. These may support sobriety and community connection.
Some churches and ministries run recovery groups, mentoring, and basic counseling in NE and SE DC. These may support sobriety and community connection.
These programs are often supplemental; ask your officer if they can be used alongside, not
instead of, licensed treatment.
NE / SE DC
🛠️ Eligible Local Counselors & Groups
Anger Management, Parenting & DV Class Providers
Various agencies in NE and SE DC provide anger management, parenting skills, and domestic violence intervention classes.
Various agencies in NE and SE DC provide anger management, parenting skills, and domestic violence intervention classes.
Your court may require a specific provider list. Get the exact program name approved in
advance before paying or enrolling.
NE / SE DC
Hotlines, Telehealth & Regional Resources
Coverage: DC residents (some services regional or online)
✅ Verified Crisis & Public Access Points
DC DBH Access HelpLine
24/7 telephone line connecting DC residents to mental health and substance use services, including crisis response and routine outpatient care.
24/7 telephone line connecting DC residents to mental health and substance use services, including crisis response and routine outpatient care.
Phone: 1-888-7WE-HELP (1-888-793-4357)
Use this number for referrals to DBH-contracted providers, including those familiar with court and supervision requirements.
Use this number for referrals to DBH-contracted providers, including those familiar with court and supervision requirements.
District-wide
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National 24/7 hotline for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises. Routes calls locally, including DC.
National 24/7 hotline for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises. Routes calls locally, including DC.
Phone: 988
For emergencies, call 911. 988 is not a substitute for court-ordered treatment.
For emergencies, call 911. 988 is not a substitute for court-ordered treatment.
National / DC
🛠️ Eligible Online Counseling & Telehealth Platforms
Online / Telehealth Counseling (DC-Licensed Providers)
Some online therapy platforms can match DC residents with DC-licensed clinicians for counseling and medication management.
Some online therapy platforms can match DC residents with DC-licensed clinicians for counseling and medication management.
Before relying on telehealth alone to meet a condition, confirm licensure and court
acceptance with your attorney or supervising officer.
Remote / DC
Important: Only your judge, supervision agency, or attorney can confirm whether a specific provider or program will satisfy your treatment requirement.
Before enrolling: verify that the provider is properly licensed, ask how they document attendance and progress, and get approval in writing when possible. Keep copies of all assessments, treatment plans, and completion letters.
Legal disclaimer: OACRA does not provide medical advice, mental health treatment, or referrals. This directory is informational and does not guarantee acceptance, clinical outcomes, or legal results.
