2913 Valley Ave, Suite 150, Winchester, VA 22601
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1-540-536-5000
2913 Valley Ave, Suite 150, Winchester, VA 22601
2913 Valley Ave, Suite 150, Winchester, VA 22601
Contact Us
1-540-536-5000
Contact Us
1-540-536-5000

NRARC

NRARC

In August 2016, the NSVSAC launched the Northwest Regional Adult Drug Treatment Court (NRADTC), offering an alternative to incarceration for individuals facing non-violent charges stemming from substance use disorders.

In July 2024, pursuant to Virginia House Bill HB292, the Drug Treatment Court Act was renamed the Recovery Court Act. Consequently, the NRADTC was renamed the Northwest Regional Adult Recovery Court (NRARC).

Additionally, in January 2025, the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition updated its name to the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Use Coalition, reflecting terminology aligned with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) for substance use disorder.

Eligibility

The following are the eligibility criteria for entry into the Northwest Regional Adult Drug Treatment Program:

Have a pending felony charge or charges directly involving drugs or alcohol, or a pending felony charge or charges that were motivated by or closely related to the use of drugs or alcohol or have a pending probation violation matter with a suspended sentence of at least 12 months
Enter a plea of guilty, or admit to a probation violation with a stipulation that the Commonwealth’s evidence is sufficient to sustain a conviction, or admit the violation of probation
Reside in the City of Winchester or County of Frederick or Clarke
Have a result of “High Risk/High Need” on the RANT assessment
Meet the DSM-V-TR criteria for substance use disorder
Be age 18 or older at the time of sentencing or adjudicated as an adult and voluntarily agree to participate in the program

Key Team Members

  • Circuit Court Judge
  • Adult Recovery Court Coordinator
  • City of Winchester, Frederick County and Clarke County Commonwealth Attorneys
  • Public Defender Office Representative
  • District 11 Probation and Parole Officer
  • Winchester Police Department Officer
  • Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
  • Northwestern Community Services Board Treatment Representative, Case Manager and Peer Recovery Specialist

Date and Time of Public Dockets

*Docket will not be held when the Courthouse is closed.

ARC Advisory Meetings Are Open To The Public

See Schedule of Events

ARC Advisory Meetings & Recovery Court Dockets are open to the public.
Please Court Coordinator for date, time, and location.

64% Graduation Rate
69 Graduates
380 Referrals

A Note from the Program Coordinator

I have been working in this field since 1990. It’s more than a job. It’s my passion. I do it for that powerful moment when everything clicks for a participant, and you see their life begin to change. That moment makes every challenge worth it.
Jane Ewing
NRARC Court Coordinator

Jane Ewing

Northwest Regional Adult
Recovery Court Coordinator

Learn More
View Jane's Profile

In August 2016, the NSVSAC launched the Northwest Regional Adult Drug Treatment Court (NRADTC), offering an alternative to incarceration for individuals facing non-violent charges stemming from substance use disorders.

In July 2024, pursuant to Virginia House Bill HB292, the Drug Treatment Court Act was renamed the Recovery Court Act. Consequently, the NRADTC was renamed the Northwest Regional Adult Recovery Court (NRARC).

Additionally, in January 2025, the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition updated its name to the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Use Coalition, reflecting terminology aligned with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) for substance use disorder.

Eligibility

The following are the eligibility criteria for entry into the Northwest Regional Adult Drug Treatment Program:

Have a pending felony charge or charges directly involving drugs or alcohol, or a pending felony charge or charges that were motivated by or closely related to the use of drugs or alcohol or have a pending probation violation matter with a suspended sentence of at least 12 months
Enter a plea of guilty, or admit to a probation violation with a stipulation that the Commonwealth’s evidence is sufficient to sustain a conviction, or admit the violation of probation
Reside in the City of Winchester or County of Frederick or Clarke
Have a result of “High Risk/High Need” on the RANT assessment
Meet the DSM-V-TR criteria for substance use disorder
Be age 18 or older at the time of sentencing or adjudicated as an adult and voluntarily agree to participate in the program

Key Team Members

  • Circuit Court Judge
  • Adult Recovery Court Coordinator
  • City of Winchester, Frederick County and Clarke County Commonwealth Attorneys
  • Public Defender Office Representative
  • District 11 Probation and Parole Officer
  • Winchester Police Department Officer
  • Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Deputy
  • Northwestern Community Services Board Treatment Representative, Case Manager and Peer Recovery Specialist
64% Graduation Rate
69 Graduates
380 Referrals

Jane Ewing

Northwest Regional Adult
Adult Behavioral Health
Docket Coordinator

Learn More
View Jane's Profile

See Schedule of Events

ARC Advisory Meetings and Recovery Court Dockets are open to the public. Please Court Coordinator for date, time, and location.

A Note from the Program Coordinator

I have been working in this field since 1990. It’s more than a job. It’s my passion. I do it for that powerful moment when everything clicks for a participant, and you see their life begin to change. That moment makes every challenge worth it.
Jane Ewing
NRARC Adult Behavioral Health Docket Coordinator