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About Allegany County Health Department – Joseph S. Massie Unit
Allegany County Health Department is a government-run agency. They have an outpatient behavioral health facility located in Cumberland, Maryland. The facility treats adults with substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder.
They treat people who have mental health conditions and addiction issues at the same time. They also have services for justice system clients.
You will have a full assessment when you come in. This will determine the level of your substance use disorder and the type of treatment you need.
The staff is medically trained. They provide buprenorphine maintenance and other medically assisted treatment (MAT) to people who experience intense side effects from withdrawal.
If you need inpatient treatment, the staff can refer you to a facility operated by the county. If you need a high level of care, but not inpatient treatment, you will enter the intensive outpatient program (IOP). Clients in this program come in for treatment several times a week for a few hours a day. They also offer a standard outpatient program.
You will take part in group and individual therapy. Your individual sessions will be custom to your needs. Group therapy sessions are often age and gender specific.
If you need social services, such as housing and employment assistance, they may be able to help. They also have programs for gambling addictions.
They offer a Jail Substance Abuse Program (JSAP). This program provides a series of support groups for adults who have been incarcerated for drug-related charges. They provide a 12-hour drug education program. People who are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are often ordered to take these classes.
Payment Options
Private Insurance
Self-pay options
Sliding scale payment assistance
Medicare
Medicaid
Levels of Care
Inpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Aftercare
Clients receiving support in a rehab aftercare program typically partner with their case manager and care team to identify and access the services that best align with their recovery needs and goals. Rehab aftercare services are designed to evolve with clients' changing needs to promote their long-term sobriety. Care modalities are highly customized and may include a range of medical, mental health, and social service resources, including peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction.
Medically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
Programs
Adult program
Program for men
Program for women
Young adult program
HIV/AIDS program
Settings & Amenities
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Recreation room
Treatment
Alcoholism
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug Addiction
Once a person has become addicted to a substance, drug rehab in Maryland is often necessary to overcome that addiction. These programs provide the tools individuals need to manage the physical, mental, and emotional issues involved and begin a successful recovery journey.
Dual Diagnosis
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Substance Abuse
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Clinical Services
Group Therapy
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Individual Therapy
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Family Therapy
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Nutritional Therapy
Accreditations
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Contact
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