Top Downtown Winchester Drug and Alcohol Addiction Centers

Downtown Winchester runs along a pedestrian mall in the northern Shenandoah Valley. The town changed hands over seventy times during the Civil War, more than anywhere else in America. The listings take in Downtown Winchester and the surrounding ground. We work to verify listings against SAMHSA data, Virginia state licensing and any Joint Commission or CARF accreditation on file. If a detail looks wrong, tell us and we will check it again. What is currently listed for Downtown Winchester appears below.
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10 Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facilities in Downtown Winchester

Bloom Health Center – Winchester
158 Front Royal Pike, Suite 206, Winchester, Virginia, 22602
4.8★★★★★339
SAMHSA listed
PHPOutpatientTelehealth
Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4
VeteransTeensSeniors+4

Bloom Health Center – Winchester is located at 158 Front Royal Pike, Suite 206 in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia and delivers outpatient services (OP) and partial hospitalization program (PHP). Care runs to a scheduled timetable, so people return home outside…

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Smoking Cessation Counseling · Stimulant Rehab · Vaping Cessation · Vyvanse Rehab

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Activity Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Cognitive Remediation Therapy · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · EMDR Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · +3 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Senior Outpatient Rehab · Senior PHP · Senior Rehab · Senior Telehealth · Teen Outpatient Rehab · Teen PHP · Teen Rehab · Teen Telehealth · +3 more

Support services

Suicide Prevention Services

Insurance accepted

Cardinal Care (Virginia Medicaid) · Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

Savida Health – Winchester
158 Front Royal Pike, Suite 205, Winchester, Virginia, 22601
4.9★★★★★65
SAMHSA listed
OutpatientTelehealth
Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+3
Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+6

Savida Health – Winchester is located at 158 Front Royal Pike, Suite 205 in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia and delivers dual diagnosis treatment and outpatient services (OP). Care is provided on an outpatient basis, so people continue living at home.…

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Nicotine Replacement Therapy · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Smoking Cessation Counseling · Smoking Cessation Medication · Stimulant Rehab · +2 more

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · EMDR Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Illness Management and Recovery · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · PTSD Treatment · Serious Mental Illness Treatment · +1 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Rehab for Domestic Violence Survivors · Senior Outpatient Rehab · Senior Rehab · Senior Telehealth · Trauma Informed Rehab · Trauma Survivor Programs · Veterans and Military Rehab · +9 more

Support services

Case Management · Chronic Illness Management · Health and Wellness Support · Nutrition and Fitness Counseling · Peer Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services

Insurance accepted

Aetna · Anthem / Elevance Health · Cardinal Care (Virginia Medicaid) · Cigna Healthcare · Humana · Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

Bridging the Gaps Inc – Winchester
31 South Braddock Street, Suite 1, Winchester, Virginia, 22601
4.5★★★★★17
CARF accredited
DetoxResidentialPHP+5
Accepts InsuranceAccepts TRICARESelf-Pay
Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+7
Deaf and HoH

Bridging the Gaps Inc – Winchester is located at 31 South Braddock Street, Suite 1 in Winchester, Winchester City County, Virginia and delivers addiction detox, intensive outpatient program (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), outpatient services (OP), partial hospitalization program (PHP) and…

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Cocaine Rehab · Codeine Rehab · +42 more

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Buprenorphine-Assisted Detox · +54 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Activity Therapy · Acupuncture · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · +9 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · PTSD Treatment · +2 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's PTSD Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Residential Rehab · +26 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Hepatitis C Treatment · HIV Treatment · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · +11 more

Languages

CARF Accredited Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Detox · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · Anthem / Elevance Health · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Cigna Healthcare · Humana · Peak Health · Sentara Health Plans · TRICARE · UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

Winchester Comprehensive Treatment Ctr – Winchester
290 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia, 22602
4.3★★★★☆17
CARF accredited
OutpatientTelehealthAftercare
Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+3
Co-occurring DisordersMATMethadone+10
Spanish spokenDeaf and HoH

Based at 290 Front Royal Pike in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, Winchester Comprehensive Treatment Ctr – Winchester provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and outpatient services (OP). Care is provided on an outpatient basis, so people continue living at home. People weighing…

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Fentanyl Patch (Duragesic) Rehab · Fentanyl Rehab · Heroin Rehab · Hydrocodone Rehab · Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Rehab · +27 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient MAT Clinic · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · Recurrence Prevention · +1 more

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Trauma Therapy

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Medicare Rehab · Court Ordered Methadone · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Medicare Rehab · +42 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Employment Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services · Transportation to Rehab

Languages

CARF Accredited Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Cardinal Care (Virginia Medicaid) · Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

Winchester Comprehensive – Winchester
290 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, Virginia, 22602
4.3★★★★☆17
Telehealth
Co-occurring DisordersSeniorsYoung adults+2

Treatment at Winchester Comprehensive – Winchester runs from 290 Front Royal Pike in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, covering treatment services. Care is provided on an outpatient basis, so people continue living at home. Anyone searching around Winchester may want to…

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Vyvanse Rehab

Levels of care

Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth

Therapies

Activity Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Evidence-Based Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment · Specialized Therapy

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Mental Health Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Senior Rehab · Senior Telehealth · Young Adult Rehab

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Northwestern Community Services Board – Winchester (Amherst Street)
1014 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601
3.0★★★☆☆2
Federally certified
IOPOutpatientTelehealth+1
Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+3
Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+9
Deaf and HoH

Treatment at Northwestern Community Services Board – Winchester (Amherst Street) runs from 1014 Amherst Street in Winchester, Winchester City County, Virginia, covering dual diagnosis treatment, intensive outpatient program (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and outpatient services (OP). Care runs to a…

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · +37 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient MAT Clinic · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · +2 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · +4 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · Mobile Crisis Response · Psychiatric Medication Management · +6 more

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Medicare Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military PTSD Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Suboxone · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Active Duty Military TRICARE Rehab · Adult Rehab · +86 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intervention Services · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Self Help Groups · Suicide Prevention Services · +3 more

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab

Insurance accepted

Cardinal Care (Virginia Medicaid) · Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

Valley Health Winchester Medical Ctr – Winchester (Linden Drive)
172 Linden Drive, Suite 111, Winchester, Virginia, 22601
3.5★★★★☆12
SAMHSA listed
OutpatientTelehealth
Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+3
SeniorsYoung adultsCouples+3

Valley Health Winchester Medical Ctr – Winchester (Linden Drive) is located at 172 Linden Drive, Suite 111 in Winchester, Winchester City County, Virginia and delivers outpatient services (OP). Care is provided on an outpatient basis, so people continue living at…

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Nicotine Replacement Therapy · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Smoking Cessation Counseling · Stimulant Rehab · Vaping Cessation · +1 more

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · EMDR Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Senior Outpatient Rehab · Senior Rehab · Senior Telehealth · Young Adult Rehab

Support services

Case Management · Peer Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services

Insurance accepted

Cardinal Care (Virginia Medicaid) · Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

Winchester Medical Center – Winchester
1840 Amherst Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601
2.7★★★☆☆565
Federally certified
InpatientOutpatientTelehealth+1
Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4
Co-occurring DisordersVeteransSeniors+4

Treatment at Winchester Medical Center – Winchester runs from 1840 Amherst Street in Winchester, Winchester City County, Virginia, covering dual diagnosis treatment, outpatient services (OP) and residential inpatient. Care is delivered on site, so people stay for the duration of…

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Nicotine Replacement Therapy · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Smoking Cessation Counseling · Smoking Cessation Medication · Stimulant Rehab · +2 more

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Inpatient Rehab · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Rehab Transfers · Walk-In Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Activity Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · ECT Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment · Specialized Therapy

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Family Education Programs · Illness Management and Recovery · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Walk-In Clinic · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · +1 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Senior Outpatient Rehab · Senior Rehab · Senior Telehealth · Veterans and Military Rehab · Young Adult Rehab

Support services

Case Management · Chronic Illness Management · Health and Wellness Support · Nutrition and Fitness Counseling · Peer Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services

Insurance accepted

Cardinal Care (Virginia Medicaid) · Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

Council on Alcoholism – Winchester
512 South Braddock Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601
DetoxResidentialSober living+1
State FundedSelf-Pay
MATYoung adultsWomen+3

Treatment at Council on Alcoholism – Winchester runs from 512 South Braddock Street in Winchester, Winchester City County, Virginia, covering residential inpatient. Care is delivered on site, so people stay for the duration of the program. Anyone searching around Winchester…

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Fentanyl Patch (Duragesic) Rehab · +28 more

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Continuing Care · Detox by Substance · Detox Centers · +12 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Motivational Interviewing

Mental health

Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Rehab · Men's Residential Rehab · Women's Rehab · Women's Residential Rehab · Women's Sober Living · Young Adult Rehab

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Employment Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · Recovery Support Services · Self Help Groups · +2 more

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Valley Health Winchester Medical Ctr – Winchester (Westside Station Drive)
337 Westside Station Drive, Winchester, Virginia, 22601
SAMHSA listed
OutpatientTelehealth
Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4
VeteransTeensCouples+3

Treatment at Valley Health Winchester Medical Ctr – Winchester (Westside Station Drive) runs from 337 Westside Station Drive in Winchester, Winchester City County, Virginia, covering dual diagnosis treatment and outpatient services (OP). Care is provided on an outpatient basis, so…

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Nicotine Replacement Therapy · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Smoking Cessation Counseling · Stimulant Rehab · Vaping Cessation · +1 more

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · EMDR Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Groups served

Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Teen Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Teen Outpatient Rehab · Teen Rehab · Teen Telehealth · Teen TRICARE Rehab · Veterans and Military Rehab

Support services

Case Management · Peer Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services

Insurance accepted

Aetna · Anthem / Elevance Health · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Cardinal Care (Virginia Medicaid) · CareSource · Cigna Healthcare · Clear Spring Health · First Health · HealthSmart · Highmark Health · +12 more

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Common questions about Downtown Winchester

Answered from what is listed here.

Is there treatment listed elsewhere in Winchester near Downtown Winchester?

Downtown Winchester does not sit alongside other separately listed neighborhoods, so the rest of the provision for this part of Frederick County is gathered at Winchester city level rather than broken out further.

That city view covers detox, residential care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient, sober living and telehealth without the listings being split geographically.

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Is PHP treatment available in Downtown Winchester?

Partial hospitalization is listed in Downtown Winchester, giving structured daytime treatment without an overnight bed, and facilities offering it hold licensing from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Intensive outpatient and telehealth are listed here as well.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)https://rehabseekers.com/programs/outpatient/php/
Can pregnant women access specialized care in Downtown Winchester?

Specialized care for pregnant women is listed in Downtown Winchester, and facilities carrying that flag also appear for medication-assisted treatment and co-occurring mental health conditions across residential and outpatient levels.

Cardinal Care is accepted at listed facilities in this part of Frederick County, with sliding scale fees and state-funded places flagged for women arranging care without private coverage.

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Setting and Surroundings

How far Downtown Winchester sits from the nearest airport, nature and hospital care, measured from its map coordinates.

Airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field
Washington Dulles International Airport 41 mi · Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field 44 mi
19 miles
Hill or mountain
Bowers Hill
Babbs Mountain 7.0 mi · Ridings Hill 7.2 mi
0.9 miles
Lake
Lakeside Lake
Stephens Park Lake 6.7 mi · Lake Serene 6.8 mi
4.8 miles
Hospital
Winchester Medical Center
Nearest emergency department · Hospitals within 10 miles: 1
1.0 mile

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Addiction Recovery Programs in Downtown Winchester, Winchester

Downtown Winchester sits at the center of a small city, and that changes how care gets used here more than it might elsewhere. People walking or riding a short distance can reach Winchester’s wider network of providers, so a plan built around this part of town rarely has to stretch far to find what it needs.

Provision runs to a reasonable choice across the levels tracked here, and currently sit within Winchester’s reach. That includes medically supervised detox, residential inpatient care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming and outpatient services, enough range that a person does not usually need to leave the city to move from one stage of care into the next.

Most people here end up weighing options across Winchester as a whole rather than treating Downtown Winchester as its own separate market. That is not a loss — it means the choice is between real, nearby programs rather than a single option taken because nothing else was close.