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About Sandstone Care Alexandria
Sandstone Care Alexandria treats drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns in outpatient programs for adolescents ages 13-17 and young adults ages 18-30. They use evidence-based, age-specific care to address unique issues certain age groups face. Their levels of outpatient care include an intensive outpatient program (IOP) and day treatment program conveniently located near Washington D.C.
Sandstone Care has a 1:8 therapist-to-client ratio to provide personalized care for clients and their families. They address drug and alcohol addiction alongside co-occurring mental health conditions, including depression, trauma, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Treatment in each level of care includes 1:1 therapy, group therapy, group activities and psychoeducation, and family therapy with multi-family groups and individual family therapy. Therapy modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), internal family systems therapy (IFS), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness.
Sandstone Care Alexandria’s day treatment program includes 5 hours of daily therapy, 5 days a week. It typically lasts 2-4 weeks, depending on client needs. After day treatment, clients are encouraged to attend their intensive outpatient program (IOP), which includes around 12 hours of weekly treatment, 3-4 days a week. Adolescents and young adults receive academic and vocational support from a dedicated advisor who helps them with school and job pursuits and discovers which career aligns with their goals. Sandstone Care uses medication-assisted treatment as needed.
Sandstone Care’s licensed clinicians, medical providers, therapists, and academic support staff collaborate with parents and loved ones throughout treatment. Families can engage in weekly multi-family groups to support and learn from others. Individual family therapy occurs biweekly, helping families learn more about addiction and mental health disorders, recovery, boundary setting, and emotional expression. After treatment, clients join a strong alumni community that meets regularly and offers connections to community resources.
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Provider's Policy:At Sandstone Care, we accept all major insurance companies. Our experts will contact your insurance provider and provide a free and confidential verification of benefits. This will allow us to determine any deductible amounts, coinsurance, or co-pays to be collected. No one likes a surprise when it comes to insurance coverage and billing. We will ensure you have a clear picture of what the costs of treatment would be and how to maximize your insurance benefits.
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Sandstone Care Alexandria offers age-specific care for clients ages 13-17 and 18-30, focusing on their unique struggles and challenges. Groups discuss topics like college pursuits, vocational goals, social media, and more. Experienced staff use evidence-based therapies to address addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder (BPD), OCD, and attention disorders like ADHD.
Sandstone Care’s addiction recovery day treatment program takes place 5 days a week for 5 hours daily, offering 25 hours of weekly therapeutic care with the flexibility to return home after treatment and attend to school or work needs. Clients engage in group activities, group therapies, and 1:1 therapy to address the root cause of substance use and pursue long-term recovery. Day treatment typically lasts 2-4 weeks.
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Sandstone Care provides 12 hours of weekly addiction treatment for greater flexibility. Adolescents and young adults attend treatment 3-4 days a week, 3 hours daily and receive individualized care with group, 1:1, and family therapy. IOP usually lasts 8-12 weeks.
Understanding the unique needs of adolescents and young adults, Sandstone Care provides dedicated academic and vocational guidance throughout treatment. They help clients with schoolwork, planning for college, and career exploration. Family members (parents, siblings, chosen family) receive continuous care as well, with weekly multi-family groups and bi-weekly family therapy to keep loved ones informed, educated, and supported.
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Renice Wiley-Holmes
Program Director
LCSW
Chenoa Bishop
Young Adult SUD Therapist
LMSW
Emma Pirozzi
Adolescent Mental Health Therapist
MSW
Sophie Sperry
Adolescent Dual Diagnosis IOP Therapist
MSW
The amount of gratitude I have for this facility and the staff has no measure! They were so friendly and knowledgeable always willing to help and adjust to the needs of the people in their care. If you need help do not hesitate you will not regret it!
Mike B., Alumni
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