DC Addiction Treatment and Recovery Coalition

A Coalition of Commitment

Nine board members. Eleven community providers. A chapter-by-chapter documentary tribute to the people building a more connected behavioral health and recovery system across Washington, DC.

Verified chapters and draft chapters are labeled in place

The coalition

A network that became an organization.

DC ATRC grew out of a long-standing collaboration among substance use disorder providers in Washington, DC. More than ten years ago, a small group began meeting informally to discuss shared challenges and improve services for people seeking recovery. About a year ago the group formalized as a DC registered nonprofit with a board of 11 community providers.

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The DC Addiction Treatment and Recovery Coalition is a collaborative network of healthcare providers, community organizations, and technology partners working together to build a fully integrated behavioral health and substance use disorder care system across Washington, DC.

Support

Helping individuals navigate the behavioral health system and connect to treatment programs, counseling, primary care and recovery supports.

Education

Peer Recovery Specialist training and certification support, professional development, career advancement through the PACE model, and workforce pipeline development.

Advocacy

Advocating for policies that increase access to evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions.

A note on the record

The coalition describes a board of 11 community providers. Its current Directors section visibly names nine. This tribute is built around those nine verified names and holds two additional chapter slots open rather than inventing the members who fill them.

Different organizations.

Different disciplines.

A shared commitment to recovery.