WICOMICO COUNTY ADDICTIONS PROGRAM
The Behavioral Health Addictions Program provides services for both male and female adults and adolescents. The Addictions Program is able to treat individuals that have Medical Assistance and private insurance. If an individual is uninsured, their fee will be based on a sliding fee scale.
Addiction is a complex problem that affects not only physical and mental health of an individual, but also their families and social environment. Addiction is a condition that is chronic, progressive, and potentially fatal.
CERTIFYING AGENCIES
- Behavioral Health Administration
- The Joint Commission
-
Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors
COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS
- Recovery Resource Center
- The Lower Shore Intergroup (Alcholics Anonymous)
- Ocean Gateway Area of Narcotics Anonymous (ogana)
HEALTH CARE REFORM
- You Tube Health Care Reform
- Implementation Guide for Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care
- Understanding Primary & Behavioral Healthcare Integration
- Parity Toolkit for Addiction & Mental Health Consumers, Providers, & Advocates
Services
Services:
- Adult and Adolescent Outpatient Treatment
- Adult Intensive Outpatient Treatment
- Adult Dual Diagnosis Services
- Adult Methadone Maintenance & Suboxone Program
- Adult Forensic Treatment at Wicomico County Detention Center for Males & Females
- Temporary Cash Assistance
- Adult Drug Court Through Wicomico County Circuit Court
Useful Links:
- Al-Anon/Alateen
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- American Society of Addiction Medication
- Booze News
- Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
- Center on Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
- Getting Them Sober Foundation
- Gamblers Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
- Start Your Recovery