About Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services operates the all male Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center in Baltimore, Maryland. This is where young people are detained until their court date or placement. They mostly house male youth and can accommodate up to 120 individuals at one time. All of their employees have received trauma informed care training.
Daily visitation is offered seven days a week and requires a 24-hour notice from the family to the facility case manager. Mealtimes and school hours are off limits for both in person and virtual visitation appointments.
Acceptable visitors are those who the young person designates as being of significant importance to them and who provide them with support.
A coach, mentor and instructor or other family member may be included in this program.
Every young person who enters the facility is subjected to a behavioral health screening. Clinicians with certifications or licenses offer the services that are available, which include assessments, psychoeducation and crisis counseling. They also provide medication management, substance use education and services for human trafficking survivors.
Upon entering the facility, every young person is given a health evaluation. The facility has nursing staff on duty around the clock to attend to each young person’s medical needs. There’s also a designated hospital emergency contact and a doctor who is on call. To provide programming for young people at the facility, they collaborate with churches, civic associations and community groups.
They give young people the chance to take part in leadership development, fitness and sports and book clubs. Workforce development, writing competitions and the development of life skills are additional activities. They set up the technology program, chess and fine arts as well as a fatherhood program and faith-based activities. Young people housed in this center spend six hours a day, five days a week in school there.
Payment Options
- Self-pay options
- Financial aid
- Sliding scale payment assistance
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Aftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Programs
Adolescence program
Program for men
Settings & Amenities
- Recreation room
- Music room
- Hiking
- Day school
- Art activities
- Metropolitan area
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.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid Addiction
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Clinical Services
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.
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.
Life Skills
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Accreditations
State License
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Maryland