Overview
Calvert County Health Department, based in Barston, Maryland, offers a comprehensive range of behavioral health services to people of all ages suffering with mental health and drug abuse concerns. The hospital provides specialized care to adolescents, young adults, and adults, including individuals with co-occurring drug addiction and mental health issues. While it does not define gender-specific or faith-based programs, adolescents and young adults are handled separately from adults, ensuring that treatment is suited to their age and requirements.
The institution provides comprehensive programs, including behavioral health evaluations, individual, group, and family counseling, intensive outpatient treatment, school-based behavioral health services, jail-based programs, and medication-assisted therapy. They also make recommendations for inpatient care and other community resources. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), medication management, family therapy, group therapy, and exercise therapy are among the available treatment options. Notably, the Calvert County Health Department provides a Jail Program for persons with serious mental illnesses in the criminal justice system, as well as a Shelter Plus Care Housing Program for homeless people with mental health difficulties. The hospital is recognized by The Joint Commission, which ensures high levels of care and safety.
Calvert County Behavioral Health at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
Assessments
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Age Groups
- Adolescents
- Seniors
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Suicide prevention services
- Mental health services
- Transportation assistance
Accreditations
State mental health department:
State mental health department accreditation refers to the process of evaluating and certifying the quality and standards of a state's mental health department, ensuring that it provides high-quality services and meets specific criteria for mental health care. The accreditation process is performed by a third-party organization and helps to improve the overall care and treatment of individuals with mental health conditions.
State department of health:
Government agencies issue State Licenses, granting permission to rehabilitation organizations to conduct their business operations lawfully within specific geographic regions. Generally, the particular rehabilitation programs offered by a facility and its physical location dictate the necessary licenses needed for legal operation.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA):
DEA accreditation refers to the process by which a law enforcement agency is recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as having met specific training, operational, and resource requirements necessary to participate in DEA-led drug enforcement efforts. This accreditation allows the agency to perform DEA-related tasks such as conducting investigations, executing federal search warrants, and participating in joint task forces.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF):
CARF accreditation is a prestigious recognition granted to rehabilitation and human service organizations. It signifies that an organization meets high-quality standards, having undergone a rigorous evaluation process. CARF accreditation boosts an organization's credibility and ensures top-notch care for individuals with disabilities, injuries, or healthcare needs.
Treatment At Calvert County Behavioral Health
Payment Options
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Care Levels
- Outpatient
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Ancillary Services
Languages
- Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
- English
Additional Services
- Pharmacotherapies administered during treatment
- Mentoring/peer support
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Special Programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Contact Information
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