Simcoe Addiction and Mental Health Alexandria

Simcoe Addiction and Mental Health is a residential treatment center in Alexandria, Virginia. It serves adults dealing with substance use and dual diagnosis care, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The program combines medical detox with residential rehabilitation and emphasizes evidence-based care personalized to each person's situation.

The center's approach addresses both the physical and emotional sides of addiction. Clients receive individual counseling and group therapy, along with therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. The environment is designed to support rest, reflection and the gradual rebuilding of daily routines without substances.

Simcoe also offers aftercare and continuing care services. These include group therapy, alumni events, follow-up sessions and relapse prevention planning. The goal is to help people maintain progress after they leave the residential setting and return to their communities.

Simcoe addiction and mental health

Simcoe offers detox and residential rehab as its two main levels of care. If you are weighing inpatient versus outpatient care in Virginia, then the center's detox and residential programs may be a starting point. Detox is medically supported, and residential programming offers structured days with therapy, activities and rest. The typical program length is about 90 days, though individual needs may vary.

When you enter residential rehab at Simcoe in Alexandria, expect a blend of evidence-based and medical approaches. Therapies include motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy, EMDR, art family therapy individual counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy. Medication-assisted treatment is available, and the center terms its approach evidence based, medical, personalized and focused on wellness. Life skills training is also part of the program.

• Family Therapy
• Medication-Assisted Treatment
• Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
• 1-on-1 Counseling
• Life Skills
• Medical
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
• Art Therapy
• Evidence-Based

Who this program is meant to help

• Adults with alcohol, benzodiazepine, cocaine, heroin, marijuana or other drug use concerns
• Individuals receiving dual diagnosis care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or PTSD
• Men and women, including young adults, midlife adults and professionals
• Pregnant women and those with perinatal mental health needs
• Individuals with mild disabilities who can participate in a residential setting

How long, where, and what is offered

The Alexandria center has 16-30 beds and a typical program length of about 90 days. If you prefer a smaller residential setting in Virginia, then 16-30 beds may feel more manageable than a large facility. The setting includes access to nature, a pond and waterfall, and amenities such as an indoor pool, basketball court, tennis court, fitness center, sauna and recreation room. Chef-prepared meals and gourmet dining are provided. Rooms are air-conditioned with en suite bathrooms, and housekeeping is available. Activities include yoga, swimming, physical fitness, games, movies and reading. The center operates in English.

• Sauna
• Fitness Center
• Access to Nature
• Pool
• Gourmet Dining
• Basketball Court
• Library
• Chef-prepared Meals

Checking coverage and payment options

Simcoe lists private-pay rates. When you call to verify insurance, ask specifically whether detox and residential rehab are covered at this Alexandria center. The center does not state on this page which insurance plans it accepts, so call to verify coverage before making plans. The helpline can help you determine whether your plan covers detox or residential rehab at this facility.

Questions worth posing before admission

• Will the center take my insurance and what out-of-pocket cost should I anticipate?
• How is detox supervised, and what medical staff are on site?
• How is each day structured, and what number of one-on-one therapy meetings take place weekly?
• In what way are dual diagnosis care addressed together with substance use?
• What aftercare is included, and is there a fee for follow-up sessions?