Wicomico County Health Department

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Child, Adolescent & Family Outpatient Mental Health

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The Wicomico County Behavioral Health Program provides outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents and their families.

Psychiatric Evaluation
Depression
ADHD Management
Anxiety
Medication Evaluation and Monitoring
Anger/Self Control
Stress Reduction
Trauma
Individual/Family Therapy
School Based Services
Bullying

To make a referral, please contact (410) 334-3497 and ask for the referral coordinator.

Children and adolescents referred for services must have parental/ guardian written permission and support to participate in the program.

DUI Education Classes

The DUI Education program is designed for individuals who currently meet the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement criteria for Level .5 care DUI Education, which will be provided for 12 hours, with groups 2 hours each. The DUI Education program is designed to be a minimum of 6 weeks for completion. DUI classes…

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Addictions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

How Do I Schedule an Intake? Our Intakes are done by a walk-in process. They are Monday-Thursday at 8 am and are first come, first serve. We ask that you come to the top of the downtown parking garage located across from the library and behind the building. There is an entrance located there for…

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Mental Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

How do I make an appointment? For new clients call the Health Department at 410-334-3497 and ask for the clinic coordinator to make a referral. A parent/guardian must call for children under the age of 18. Do you accept insurance? The Health Department accepts Medical Assistance, Medicare, Primary Adult Care and some private insurances. Please…

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Addiction Services: Adult Intensive Outpatient Treatment

The Adult Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for individuals who require more structure and support than a low-intensity, traditional outpatient program, and who do not need a medically managed inpatient program. Treatment is provided nine hours or more during the week. As the patient progresses they will step down and attend less hours at each phase. IOP provides an…

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Addiction Services: Adult and Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Treatment

The Adult Outpatient Program is designed for individuals who currently meet the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement criteria for Level I care, which can be provided less than 9 hours per week. The Outpatient Program is designed to be a minimum of 26 weeks. Individuals are also linked with community resources to help further their progress in other areas of…

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Addiction Services: Adult Drug Court Through Wicomico County Circuit Court

The Wicomico County Health Department screens and treats individuals that are referred and admitted to the Wicomico County Circuit Drug Court. To participate in Drug Court, the participants need to meet criteria for ASAM Level II Care. Evaluations can also be completed for participants who are incarcerated at the local detention center. The Intensive Outpatient Program is designed…

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Addiction Services: Adult Dual Diagnosis Services

The Dual Diagnosis Program is offered to individuals who are eighteen and older, and who reside in Wicomico County of Maryland. To obtain mental health services the individual would have to be given a diagnosis of a substance disorder and mental health disorder. The client would also have to actively participate in the addictions program to receive…

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Addiction Services: Adult Forensic Treatment at Wicomico County Detention Center for Males & Females

The Male and Female Forensic Program is designed for individuals who are currently incarcerated at the Wicomico County Detention Center. The inmate must meet the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement criteria for Level I care, which can be provided less then 9 hours per week. The groups for the female population are held two days…

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Addiction Services: Adult Methadone Maintenance & Suboxone Program

The Methadone Maintenance Program was developed for patients who are addicted to opiates. It is a medication assisted treatment that assists the patient to re-engage in all areas of their life. The program is designed to help those that struggle to function without the use of the opiate. The program follows all federal and state regulations to…

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Addiction Services: Temporary Cash Assistance

Addictions specialists placed at Social Services provide substance abuse screening services to all Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) Applicants, minor parent’s in a TCA household, Food Stamp applicants and recipients who have been convicted of a drug related felony and referrals from Child Protective Services who are suspected of having substance abuse problems. The Addictions Specialists provide appropriate…

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Child, Adolescent & Family Outpatient Mental Health

The Wicomico County Behavioral Health Program provides outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents and their families. Psychiatric Evaluation Depression ADHD Management Anxiety Medication Evaluation and Monitoring Anger/Self Control Stress Reduction Trauma Individual/Family Therapy School Based Services Bullying To make a referral, please contact (410) 334-3497 and ask for the referral coordinator. Children and adolescents referred for services must…

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Minority Youth Outreach Program

The Minority Youth Outreach Program promotes behavioral health awareness through education and outreach to youth and adults of all ages, genders and nationalities. Parent Educational Groups Community and School Groups Client/ Family Advocacy and Referral Anger Management Community Networking Outreach to the Faith-based Community Available to Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester Counties For more information call Christine Elsey at (410)…

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