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.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Men's Rehab Opioid Treatment Women's Rehab Teen & Adolescent Program

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 addic...tive 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 treatme...nt. 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 inter...act, so the treatment must be integrated. Dual diagnosis treatment in Maryland is designed to treat both co-occurring disorders.

Financial Aid

If you need additional support with the cost of rehab, financial aid may be an option for you. This can provid...e access to all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Medicaid Accepted

If paying for rehab is a challenge, check your eligibility for Maryland Medicaid Assistance. Your coverage may... vary, but this program can assist with the cost of all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more.

Medicare Accepted

Maryland residents with Medicare may have coverage options available to help with the cost of alcohol and drug... rehab in Maryland. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

Private Insurance

If you have private rehab insurance, you can use your coverage to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Maryl...and. The amount covered may vary based on your insurance policy and the network status of the treatment center. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

In Maryland, you have the option to take charge of your addiction recovery journey by paying for your treatmen...t through self-pay options, also known as private pay. This option gives you access to all levels of care, from detox to inpatient rehab, and more, all on your terms as you’re not restricted by the limitations of insurers or state-run programs.

Sliding Scale Payment

If you need help with the cost of rehab but can't pay the full amount, a sliding scale payment plan may be an ...option for you. This can give you access to all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more. To qualify for this treatment discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.

410-313-6202