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Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration
Tori Fernandez Whitney
Senior Deputy Director
Administration Offices: Assessment and Referral Center:
Hours of Operation: 8:15 am - 4:45 pm Hours of Operation: 8:30 am - 4:45 pm
1300 First Street, NE 70 N Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002 Washington, DC 20002
Telephone: (202) 727-8857 Telephone: (202) 727-8473
Fax: (202) 727-0092 Fax: (202) 535-2318
Note: both locations are in the same building, which is conveniently located one block west of the New York Avenue Metro station. Select map to view.
APRA's Mission:
To establish a substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery support system of care for District residents and families coping with the disease of addiction or at risk of becoming addicted to alcohol and illicit drugs.
Summary of Services:
The Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration (“APRA”) promotes access to substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery support services. Prevention services include raising public awareness about the consequences of substance abuse and providing evidence-based program resources to community and faith-based organizations to promote wellness and reduce substance use and abuse. Treatment services include assessment and referrals for appropriate levels of care and maintenance of a comprehensive continuum of substance abuse treatment services including outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detoxification and stabilization, and medication assisted therapy. Recovery support services include wrap-around services, such as mentoring services, education skills building and job readiness training, to ensure a full continuum of care. APRA ensures the quality of these services through its regulation and certification authority as the Single State Authority for substance abuse treatment services.
Accessing Treatment Services:
Select accessing substance abuse treatment services in the District of Columbia to view information.
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