Debby Taylor

10/13/2025

10/06/2025

In Memory of Pattie Schneeman

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Pattie Schneeman, our Chief Growth Officer and a cherished member of the National Capital Treatment & Recovery family for nearly three decades.

Pattie began her remarkable journey with NCTR on October 7, 1996. For 29 years, she dedicated her life’s work to helping others find hope, healing, and success. She touched countless lives—staff, patients, and community partners alike—with her wisdom, kindness, and unwavering commitment to our mission. Her leadership and compassion shaped who we are as an organization and who we strive to be.

Pattie’s legacy will live on in every life she helped change and in every heart she inspired. She was more than a colleague—she was family, a mentor, and a true light to all who knew her.

A memorial and celebration of her life will be held at NCTR at a later date. Details will be shared once arrangements are finalized.

Please join us in keeping Pattie’s loved ones in your thoughts and in reflecting on the joy, strength, and purpose she brought to our community. She will be profoundly missed and forever remembered.

09/16/2025

Spirit Week rolls on at NCTR’s Men’s Residential program, and today we hit the field for Jersey Day!

Our staff and patients showed up repping their favorite teams and players, bringing plenty of team spirit, camaraderie, and maybe even a little friendly rivalry. Just like in recovery, it’s not about playing solo, it’s about leaning on your teammates, staying in the game, and celebrating every win together.

Stay tuned! Spirit Week is just warming up, and we’ve got more fun coming your way!

09/16/2025

We’ve relaunched our sustaining donor program with a new name and new prestige: Heroes Provide Hope.

By giving monthly, you’ll provide the steady support that makes recovery possible—all year long.

Be part of this new circle of heroes.

CLICK HERE
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09/15/2025

Spirit Week is here at NCTR’s Men’s Residential program!

We kicked things off today with Pajama Day, and our staff showed up in their comfiest, coziest fits ready to set the tone for the week.

Spirit Week isn’t just about having fun — it’s about building connection, laughter, and positivity along the journey of recovery. Each day brings new opportunities for joy and encouragement, reminding us that healing thrives when we come together as a community.

Stay tuned — we’ve got more fun and creativity coming your way as Spirit Week continues!

08/11/2025

We’re one of the best in America!

Newsweek has named National Capital Treatment and Recovery one of the Best Addiction Treatment Centers in the United States.

This honor reflects our 60+ years of delivering exceptional, evidence-based care and walking alongside thousands on their journey to recovery.

To our incredible staff, dedicated board, and supportive community—this recognition belongs to you. Together, we’re proving every day that recovery works.

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