Sandstone Care Alexandria – Addiction Rehab in #101 Alexandria, Virginia

Sandstone Care Alexandria specializes in addressing substance use disorders and associated mental health issues through outpatient programs tailored for adolescents aged 13-17 and young adults aged 18-30. The center applies evidence-based practices designed for distinct age groups, focusing on their specific challenges. Their outpatient services consist of an intensive outpatient program (IOP) and a day treatment program, both situated conveniently close to Washington D.C. With a therapist-to-client ratio of 1:8, Sandstone Care ensures that each client and their family receive customized attention. The facility addresses not only substance use but also co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, trauma, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Treatment encompasses individual therapy, group therapy, psychoeducation, and family therapy, which includes both multi-family group sessions and individual sessions. Various therapeutic approaches are employed, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems therapy (IFS), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness techniques. The day treatment program at Sandstone Care offers five hours of therapy per day, five days a week, typically spanning 2 to 4 weeks based on client requirements. Following this, clients are encouraged to transition to the intensive outpatient program (IOP) that provides around 12 hours of treatment weekly, scheduled over 3-4 days. In addition, adolescents and young adults benefit from personalized academic and vocational guidance from a dedicated advisor who assists them with educational and career aspirations, helping them identify potential paths that suit their ambitions. Medication-assisted treatment is also available as required. Throughout the treatment process, Sandstone Care’s licensed clinicians, medical staff, therapists, and academic advisors work collaboratively with families. Families can participate in weekly multi-family support groups to share experiences and gain insights. Biweekly individual family therapy sessions further educate families about addiction and mental health disorders, fostering understanding of recovery, boundary setting, and emotional expression. After completing their treatment, clients have the opportunity to engage with a robust alumni community that meets regularly and provides access to valuable community resources.