Howard County Behavioral Health

8930 Stanford Boulevard
Columbia, MD 21045

Columbia, Maryland
410-313-6202

About Howard County Behavioral Health

For residents of Howard County in Maryland, there’s a clear path toward getting any behavioral health services you might need. Howard County Behavioral Health is the county’s department for connecting residents with helpful services in Columbia, Maryland. Those services are for drug and alcohol addiction along with other mental health and behavioral health care.

This department does have some services available like peer recovery meetings in a few different locations. They have an opioid abuse prevention program and a Narcan training program, too. For the most part, though, they focus on serving as a starting point to help residents get the care they need.

Through their navigator program, they’ll work with you to figure out the level of care you need and what types of addiction services will suit you best. They’ll help you coordinate your care and connect you with the treatment centers and facilities that are best suited to you and your situation. They can help with special cases too like addiction services for people in the county detention center and drug court and DUI court. They also offer help to families so they can help residents of any age.

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Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program

A typical adult program in Maryland offers a private setting for rehabilitation from alcohol or drugs. Treatment often includes group therapy, individual counseling, and family support and may occur in a residential facility or through outpatient care.

Alcoholism

If you desire to discontinue alcohol use, alcohol rehab in Maryland can help. Through detox, counseling, and aftercare, these programs can help you break free from alcohol dependence.

Men's Rehab

Men’s rehab in Maryland helps men recover from substance use disorders and start rebuilding their lives. Therapies focus on men only and their unique needs.

Opioid Treatment

Opioid rehab in Maryland takes place in a safe, supportive environment that minimizes access to opioids and reduces stressors that trigger relapse. Treatment often begins with medical detox, followed by inpatient rehab that may last 30 to 90 days. Aftercare is provided to help maintain long-term sobriety.

Women's Rehab

Women’s rehab in Maryland provides an environment where women can step back from daily stresses and distractions to focus on their recovery. The caring, safe surroundings help create positive recovery outcomes.

Teen & Adolescent Program

During crucial developmental years, addiction can cause cognitive impairment, increase risky behavior, and impair social development. A young adult program in Maryland can help individuals learn to make healthy choices and avoid these downfalls of addiction.

Levels of Care

Detox & MAT

Maryland drug rehabs often start with detox. During this initial step, your body will be cleansed of all addictive substances. You’ll remain under constant supervision and may receive medication to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Maryland is best suited for those who are coping well in recovery but need ongoing treatment. This level of rehab offers accountability and support through regular therapy sessions and support group meetings. It may last for weeks or months, based on your ongoing recovery needs.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

If you have both a mental health and substance use disorder, these cannot be treated independently. They interact, so the treatment must be integrated. Dual diagnosis treatment in Maryland is designed to treat both co-occurring disorders.

Accepted Insurance

Howard County Behavioral Health works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Medicaid

Contact Information

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8930 Stanford Boulevard
Columbia, MD 21045

Fact checked and written by:
Nikki Wisher, BA
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

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