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

Information provided September 2026