What Federal City Recovery Services does

Federal City Recovery Services is a Washington, DC-based behavioral health provider founded in 1999 that operates a full continuum of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment across seven licensed locations in the District. Service lines include ASAM Level 3.7 medically monitored inpatient care, 24-hour withdrawal management with medication-assisted treatment (Suboxone, naltrexone), intensive residential treatment, outpatient counseling, transitional and recovery housing, and a dedicated youth residential program for ages 16-21 with academic coordination through DC Public Schools. The clinical model integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA), and the Living in Balance curriculum, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of licensed counselors, therapists, nurses, and peer support staff.

The firm holds CARF accreditation, ASAM Level 3.7 certification, a DC Department of Behavioral Health license, DC Department of Health Care Finance certification, and a DC Certificate of Need, and has been continuously certified and funded since 1999 by federal and District agencies including CSOSA, SAMHSA, HHS, HIDTA, DC Pretrial Services, DC DBH, and DC APRA. The business model is government-payor driven: services are fully covered at no out-of-pocket cost to DC residents enrolled in DC Medicaid or Medicare, the firm does not accept commercial or private insurance, and intake is centralized with same-day or next-day appointments via direct, healthcare-provider, and criminal-justice-system referral channels. The go-to-market is sales-led through institutional referral pipelines rather than consumer marketing, and customer segments span individuals with co-occurring disorders, adolescents and young adults, working professionals, court-referred and reentering citizens, individuals facing homelessness, and families. Federal City Recovery Services is privately held, has 51-100 employees, and does not disclose revenue.

Name

Federal City Recovery Services

Legal name

Federal City Recovery Services

Website

https://federalcityrecovery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Federal City Recovery Services is a Washington, DC-based, CARF-accredited behavioral health provider operating seven licensed sites that deliver a full continuum of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment — residential, outpatient, withdrawal management, and youth programs — funded by Medicaid/Medicare and federal and DC government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Post-Acute Transitional Care / Subacute Rehab Centers (HLADAJAN), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Substance use disorder care
• Mental health treatment
• Residential rehabilitation
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Healthcare Programs: Primary revenue stream from Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement for substance use disorder treatment services, including residential, inpatient, and outpatient care. Services are fully covered for DC residents with DC Medicaid or Medicare with no out-of-pocket costs to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Federal City Recovery Services delivers a full continuum of behavioral health treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in Washington, DC. Services include CARF-accredited, ASAM Level 3.7 medically monitored inpatient care, 24/7 residential treatment, youth residential programs for ages 16-21, outpatient counseling, medically monitored withdrawal management with Medication-Assisted Treatment (Suboxone/naltrexone), transitional and recovery housing, targeted case management, and evidence-based therapies such as CBT, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, A-CRA, and the Living in Balance curriculum. All services are fully covered at no out-of-pocket cost for DC residents enrolled in DC Medicaid or Medicare.

Product overview

Federal City Recovery Services operates as a single unified treatment platform offering a full continuum of care for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The core offering includes residential and inpatient treatment (ASAM Level 3.7, CARF-accredited), outpatient programs, medically-monitored withdrawal management with MAT, youth residential treatment (ages 16-21), transitional and recovery housing, and targeted case management. Therapeutic modalities including CBT, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Living in Balance are integrated across all programs to provide personalized, evidence-based treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Inpatient Care (ASAM Level 3.7) CARF-accredited, high-intensity medically monitored inpatient care at ASAM Level 3.7 for adolescents and adults facing substance use challenges, providing 24-hour support, physician-monitored care, 24/7 nursing, and safe withdrawal management.
• 24-Hour Medically Monitored Inpatient Care Round-the-clock ASAM Level 3.7 inpatient care for adolescents and adults needing withdrawal management, delivered by a skilled, compassionate team in a structured setting with centralized intake and admission.
• Youth Residential Treatment (Ages 16-21) Safe, structured residential care for youth (ages 16-21) with substance use disorders and related mental health needs, including 24/7 supervision, peer support, therapy, counseling, withdrawal support, academic coordination with DC Public Schools, family involvement, recreational/creative activities, and care by a multidisciplinary team.
• Outpatient Treatment Flexible outpatient treatment with individual and group counseling sessions for clients who do not require 24/7 supervision, allowing them to live at home while receiving structured therapeutic care.
• Intensive Residential Treatment Intensive residential program delivered by professional teams with regular progress reviews, required behavioral therapy, skills training, coaching groups, and onsite counseling with medical support.
• Medically-Monitored Withdrawal Management (with MAT) Medically monitored withdrawal management including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) using Suboxone (buprenorphine) or naltrexone, combined with counseling and peer support for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Transitional & Recovery Housing Safe housing program for individuals transitioning from addiction, providing full access to mental health services and counseling with skilled house managers and structured daily operations.
• Targeted Case Management and Clinical Care Coordination Case management services assisting clients with physical and psychiatric care coordination, medication tracking, appointment facilitation, vocational and housing rehabilitation, and employment referral.
• Mental Health Treatment Services Trauma-informed, evidence-based care for mental health challenges including anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and substance-induced psychotic disorder, integrated with substance use treatment.
• Evidence-Based Therapy Programs Structured evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA), and the Living in Balance curriculum, integrated across all treatment programs.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DC Public SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic coordination partnership for youth treatment program, ensuring continuity of education for adolescents in residential treatment.
• Hospitals, Behavioral Health Agencies, Shelters, and Community-Based OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare and community referral network partners that refer clients to Federal City Recovery Services treatment programs. Organization prioritizes continuity of care and collaborates on client transitions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gaudenzia: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing residential and outpatient substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and DC. Directly comparable in service mix (residential + outpatient + MAT + dual diagnosis) and government-payor model.
• Pyramid Healthcare: Regional, multi-site substance use and mental health treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, MAT, and recovery housing across the Mid-Atlantic. Similar continuum-of-care model and Medicaid-funded revenue base.
• CleanSlate Centers: Multi-state outpatient provider of medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, accepting Medicaid and commercial payors. Overlaps with Federal City's MAT, outpatient, and dual-diagnosis service lines.
• BrightView Health: Outpatient substance use disorder treatment platform offering MAT, counseling, and case management across multiple states with strong Medicaid orientation. Comparable outpatient/MAT service line and payor mix.

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: Established national nonprofit providing residential and outpatient SUD treatment with CARF accreditation. Larger scale and broader geography than Federal City but directly overlapping residential and dual-diagnosis services.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Largest national nonprofit residential and outpatient SUD treatment network with deep CARF accreditation and evidence-based programming. Wide incumbency coverage and brand recognition; serves as the upper-bound benchmark.
• Recovery Centers of America: Multi-state for-profit residential and outpatient SUD provider operating at meaningful scale on the East Coast. Comparable ASAM-level residential offerings and Medicaid/adolescent programming overlap.

Regional players

• Whitman-Walker Health: DC-based federally qualified health center offering integrated behavioral health, primary care, and substance use services. Comparable DC-only geography, government-payor base, and dual-diagnosis population focus.
• Mary's Center: DC-based FQHC providing integrated behavioral health, substance use, and primary care services across multiple locations. Overlaps in DC geography, Medicaid payor base, and integrated mental health/SUD service lines.
• Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers: Mid-Atlantic outpatient substance use disorder treatment provider with locations in Maryland and DC. Comparable outpatient/Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) service line and government-payor orientation in the same regional referral market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RecoveryFederal
• Facebookfacebook.com/FederalCityRecovery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/federal-city-recovery-services-dc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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