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National Capital Treatment and Recovery

EIN: 54-0805530

Mission Statement

To save lives and heal communities touched by substance use disorders.

VISION

Communities free from the pain and suffering associated with substance misuse.


Program Summary

National Capital Treatment & Recovery (NCTR) helps individuals and families affected by substance use disorders build a path toward lasting recovery. Serving Arlington and the greater Washington, D.C., region since 1962, we provide personalized, evidence-based care through residential treatment, outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment, and support for co-occurring mental health conditions. Our programs combine counseling, medical care, practical recovery skills, and connections to community resources. We meet each person with compassion and respect, helping them access the appropriate level of care and navigate financial assistance when eligible.


    Impact Statement


    Recovery changes lives, strengthens families, and benefits our entire community. In 2025, National Capital Treatment & Recovery served 4,173 patients through residential and outpatient programs, while our Welcome Center received 9,809 calls from people seeking help. Behind those numbers are individuals taking steps toward better health, renewed relationships, and greater stability. By combining compassionate treatment with practical support, we help patients develop the skills and connections needed to sustain recovery. Our work advances a community where people affected by substance use disorders can find care, dignity, and hope for the future.


    What ways can the public get involved?


    Everyone can play a part in supporting recovery. Individuals, businesses, and community groups can make a one-time or monthly donation, attend or sponsor NCTR events, join Friends of Nat Cap, or contact us about volunteer opportunities. Supporters can also give through donor-advised funds, gifts of stock, and planned gifts. Sharing our resources and helping reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorders are meaningful ways to connect more people with care. To explore giving, sponsorship, or community involvement, contact Jacob Parcell at Jparcell@natcaptreatment.org.


    How are charitable dollars spent? Where does my donation go?

    Your donation helps remove the financial and practical barriers that can stand between a person and recovery. Charitable gifts support:

    • Treatment access: Our Patient Assistance Fund helps cover treatment costs when insurance and personal resources are insufficient.
    • Young adults: The Young Adult Treatment Fund in Memory of John Buck helps people ages 30 and younger afford needed treatment.
    • Everyday recovery needs: The Pattie Schneeman Recovery Fund assists with transportation, employment-related expenses, essential documentation, and other needs identified by our care teams.
    • Healing environments: Our Capital Improvement Fund supports improvements to treatment spaces, including bedroom furnishings and outdoor areas.

    Together, these gifts help people access care, stay engaged in treatment, and move forward with dignity.

    Information provided September 2026