National Capital Treatment & Recovery

03/06/2026

Tickets, Sponsorships, and Raffle Tickets Are On Sale Today!

Join us for An Evening of Insight & Inspiration 2026, a special night dedicated to supporting recovery, hope, and second chances.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington Golf & Country Club | Arlington, VA

This annual event brings together community leaders, supporters, and advocates who believe in expanding access to treatment and recovery services. The evening will celebrate the resilience of individuals in recovery while raising critical funds to support the life-saving work of National Capital Treatment & Recovery.

Ways to get involved today:
• Purchase your event tickets
• Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a luxury vacation
• Become an event sponsor

Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship helps ensure individuals and families in our community can access the treatment and support they need to rebuild their lives.

Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/46LMZSX

Together, we can turn insight into action and inspiration into recovery.

03/03/2026

Proud to Sponsor. Proud to Stand Together.

National Capital Treatment & Recovery was honored to serve as a sponsor of the 9th Annual A Night for Scott, hosted by 2 End The Stigma. This meaningful evening united advocates, families, and providers committed to advancing awareness, education, and access to treatment for Substance Use Disorders.

We are grateful for the leadership of Jill Cichowicz, founder and owner of 2 End The Stigma, whose vision continues to turn loss into action.

Pictured with NCTR’s Cindy Blanton (left) are Jill Cichowicz (center) and Nicole C**n of Avenues Recovery—partners working together to fight stigma and expand access to care.

If you or a loved one needs help, our admissions team is here to guide the next step with clarity and compassion. Reach out. Recovery is possible.

02/28/2026

Access to treatment saves lives. Dr. Melissa M. Freeman understood that early on.

In the 1970s, she was among the first physicians to treat women with methadone for opioid use disorder—at a time when both medication-assisted treatment and women’s access to care were limited.

Her work helped expand treatment options for women who were often overlooked or stigmatized. She recognized that effective care must meet people where they are, including addressing gender-specific needs.

At NCTR, we believe treatment should be accessible, individualized, and rooted in respect. Dr. Freeman’s leadership helped move the field in that direction, and her impact continues to be felt in programs that serve women and families today.

02/26/2026

Addiction is a disease. It is treatable. And recovery is possible. Dr. Andrea G. Barthwell has spent her career advancing that message. As former Deputy Director for Demand Reduction at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, she worked to ensure national policy reflected evidence-based treatment and compassionate care.

Her leadership in addiction medicine has helped shift public understanding—away from blame and toward science. She has consistently advocated for treating substance use disorders like any other chronic health condition: with dignity, clinical expertise, and long-term support.

At NCTR, we stand on the shoulders of professionals like Dr. Barthwell. When we fight stigma and promote whole-person care, we are continuing the work she helped lead.

02/24/2026

At NCTR, we believe recovery is built on science, compassion, and lived experience. Dr. Lonnie Edward Mitchell helped make that possible.

As a key figure in the founding of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Dr. Mitchell helped bring addiction research into the national spotlight. At a time when substance use disorder was widely misunderstood, he pushed for professional training programs and elevated addiction counseling as a respected discipline.

He also recognized the value of an integrated workforce, including people in recovery. That vision—honoring both clinical expertise and lived experience—remains central to how we approach treatment today.

Because of leaders like Dr. Mitchell, addiction care moved from the margins into mainstream healthcare. And because of that progress, more people have access to the help they deserve.

02/23/2026

Saturday night’s Arlington Chamber of Commerce Gala celebrated leadership, partnership, and the incredible strength of our local business community. Our Chairperson of our Board of Directors, Kathy Naylor, and President & CEO, Debby Taylor, were joined by Chief Growth Officer, Jacob Parcell, and Director of Business Development, Tiffany Sullivan, for this annual gathering of Arlington’s change-makers. Proud to be part of such an engaged and collaborative group!

We were proud to sponsor the evening’s mocktail bar—sharing creative, alcohol-free options that demonstrate celebration can occur without alcohol. The response was incredible.

It was also a pleasure reconnecting with friends and meeting new faces, including Keshaun Clark of Main Street Bank (lower left) and Ivy Morgan of MGI Corporate Gifts (lower right).

Community partnerships strengthen recovery. And recovery strengthens communities.

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day is a great time to pause and say what we mean all year long: WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR TEAM!

This weekend, snack baskets were delivered to every program site as part of our annual tradition of celebrating the people who make this work possible. It’s a simple gesture, but it reflects something bigger — we believe taking care of our staff is not optional. It’s essential.

At National Capital Treatment & Recovery, supporting our staff is part of our culture every day. We invest in our people because strong, supported professionals create stronger recovery communities.

Ready to do work with people who care? Visit our website, explore our current openings, and take the next step toward joining a team that’s building hope every day. https://bit.ly/4qBNk1E

02/12/2026

Yesterday, NCTR was proud to be represented in Petersburg by our Regional Service Coordinator, Cindy Blanton, at a community-driven prevention event provided by the Virginia Department of Health and hosted by Ellen J. Merkle, Opioid & Drug Prevention Program Coordinator.

Held in the heart of Pecan Acres, this gathering focused on addressing substance use directly where it matters most—within the community itself. Real prevention work happens when organizations come together, listen, and respond with intention.

Cindy is pictured alongside community partner Elizabeth Miller of StarCity Behavioral Health, reflecting the kind of collaboration that moves the needle. When providers, public health leaders, and behavioral health partners unite, we strengthen access, awareness, and hope.

At NCTR, we believe meaningful recovery work starts long before treatment. It starts in neighborhoods, in conversations, and in partnerships like these.

Together, we continue building healthier communities—one connection at a time.

02/11/2026

Throughout our Valentine’s campaign, patients shared love letters to recovery—words about family, safety, connection, and hope.

This is love that lasts. A gift to the Pattie Schneeman Recovery Fund helps ensure recovery continues well beyond Valentine’s Day.

(Artwork drawn by a patient from our residential programs.)

02/06/2026

02/04/2026

“I’m healthier. I’m safer. I’m learning how to live instead of just survive.”

This Valentine’s Day, give love that lasts. A gift to the Pattie Schneeman Recovery Fund helps keep recovery—and love—going.



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