Debby Taylor

06/24/2025

Last night, NCTR’s Jeanne Hix joined fellow recovery specialists at The Chris Atwood Foundation’s special screening of Together: Family Recovery — a powerful documentary that highlights the strength, resilience, and healing that recovery brings to families.

We’re proud to stand with our partners and community in celebrating the hope and unity that recovery makes possible.

06/13/2025

We are so grateful to Susan Spies, FNP and Manager of NCTR’s Office-Based Addiction Treatment Program, for representing us on Capitol Hill. She presented on NCTR's treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) as part of the Friends of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism appeal to Congress on the importance of alcohol research in our communities. She highlighted that 82% of NCTR patients presenting with AUD receive Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder compared to

05/24/2025

Shining Light on Recovery

National Capital Treatment & Recovery was proud to join Unhinged Recovery’s Recovery Day Festival alongside 18+ other treatment organizations to shine a light on the power of recovery!

From inspiring speakers and local food trucks to raffles and family fun, this vibrant event showed our communities that recovery is anything but boring or isolated—it’s bold, united, and full of life.

We’re your hometown recovery army—fighting for hope, healing, and connection. Thanks to everyone who came out to support this powerful cause.

WE DO RECOVER.

05/08/2025

Building Stronger Community Connections!

Jeanne Hix and Meredith Westbrook from NCTR had the pleasure of attending the Open House for Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health’s new Partial Hospitalization Program located in Arlington, where they met with Kaitlin McCarthy and the dedicated Outpatient team to learn more about the comprehensive services Kolmac offers.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and grow with our partners in care!

04/07/2025

Honoring a Community Champion
We are thrilled to announce that Robin Norman Depaoli will be recognized with our Community Inspiration Award at this year’s Evening of Insight and Inspiration gala in May!

Robin has dedicated her life to uplifting others—from her decades of leadership at VHC Health to her ongoing service as a board member and past chair of National Capital Treatment and Recovery. Her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those affected by substance use disorders continues to inspire us every day.

Please join us in celebrating Robin’s incredible legacy and the impact she’s made on our community.

Tickets are now available for our annual gala—an evening filled with connection, purpose, and inspiration.
Click the link below to RSVP and reserve your seat:
https://bit.ly/4icpK8m

04/01/2025

03/25/2025

Engaging with Our Community Leaders!

This morning, our President & CEO Deborah Taylor (2nd row, far right) joined fellow community representatives at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Virginia 13th Annual Legislative Breakfast.

Attendees had the opportunity to hear directly from the Northern Virginia representatives from the House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia. They discussed sponsored legislation, critical issues addressed in the recent General Assembly session, and the economic and political outlook for Virginia.

A big thank you to the speakers and attendees for an insightful discussion!

03/18/2025

National Capital Treatment & Recovery extends our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Melody Beattie. Her life inspired several of our staff to enter the field of substance use disorder treatment, shaping the future of recovery care.

Her writings on addiction, recovery, and codependency continue to change lives, and her legacy lives on in the professionals she inspired and the countless individuals she helped find hope and healing.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://bit.ly/3Ri9eHU

03/14/2025

We are 20 days away from our Open House at Recovery Haven. This collaboration between National Capital Treatment & Recovery and Friends of Guest House offers a low-intensity residential treatment program, designed to support women on their path to recovery.

WHEN: April 3, 2025

WHERE: 120 South Payne Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

WHAT TO EXPECT:

* Guided tours of the facility, showcasing our supportive living spaces and amenities.

* Insights into our comprehensive services, including case management, mental health and substance use counseling, and life skills training.

* Opportunities to connect with recovery advocates, business professionals, and community leaders who are committed to empowering women in recovery.

* Light refreshments and meaningful conversations about fostering growth and second chances.

* Whether you are part of the recovery community, a business leader, or simply someone who wants to witness the power of renewal, we welcome you to see firsthand how Recovery Haven nurtures lasting change—one step, one season, one life at a time.

Let’s grow together. RSVP today | https://bit.ly/3CSYtZi