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Allegany County Health Department

12501 Willowbrook Road Cumberland, MD 21502
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Allegany County Health Department MD 21502

About Allegany County Health Department

Known for its location at the base of the Appalachian Mountains, Cumberland, Maryland is also home to the Allegany County Health Department. This local government agency strives to protect the behavioral, physical and environmental health of Allegany County residents.

Whether you can live at home and attend treatment or require ongoing support, they provide accessible care options to meet your needs. You can access residential and outpatient addiction treatment programs to meet you at any recovery stage.

You can participate in proven interventions including assessments, evaluations, group, individual, and family counseling, treatment planning and more. They accept outpatient care walk ins and provide language services in Spanish and Chinese.

Gambling Services

For me, their gambling services really stood out. Gambling addiction is often overlooked but it can be just as harmful as drugs and alcohol. You’ll benefit from tailored care to change your behaviors and gain coping skills for long term recovery.

Harm Reduction

Another great feature that caught my eye was their harm reduction services. You can participate in naloxone training to learn how to prevent overdoses.

They also provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings. That way you can get to the root of addiction without dealing with the physical symptoms of quitting substances.

Nutritional Services

I also like that they offer nutritional services. Focusing on your nutrition can improve your physical health and help your body heal faster. You can then take these new healthy habits to fuel your journey after treatment.

Jail Substance Abuse Track

Lastly, I think their services for people in the criminal justice system seem wonderful. You can access a specialized substance abuse program to help you reach recovery and prevent recidivism.

Latest Reviews

Aletheia
2 months ago on Google
5
I have been going to the health department for many years . I personally want to thank my therapist Toni . Thank you for being brave enough to meet me at my lowest and for picking me back up. I would not be able to see ahead without you. May you get all that you're asking for in life.Sincerely Aletheia
Peppermint Patti
7 months ago on Google
1
no common sense
Valerie Peck
9 months ago on Google
1
Been going here for 30 years for mental health. Looking for other mental health providers, since the Allegany County health department is extremely lax on helping people.
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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Once a person has become addicted to a substance, drug rehab in Maryland is often necessary to overcome that addiction. These programs provide the tools individuals need to manage the physical, mental, and emotional issues involved and begin a successful recovery journey.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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12501 Willowbrook Road
Cumberland, MD 21502

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3.3 (23 reviews)
James Logsdon
1 week ago
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Aletheia
2 months ago
5

I have been going to the health department for many years . I personally want to thank my therapist Toni . Thank you for being brave enough to meet me at my lowest and for picking me back up. I would not be able to see ahead without you. May you get all that you're asking for in life. Sincerely Aletheia

Peppermint Patti
7 months ago
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😳 no common sense

Valerie Peck
9 months ago
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Been going here for 30 years for mental health. Looking for other mental health providers, since the Allegany County health department is extremely lax on helping people.

Terry 009
11 months ago
5

Wonderful staff they took really good care of my wife all the way up until her end.

Tamara Wulle
1 year ago
1

Please hold accountable the so called medical "professionals" in Cumberland. They are absolutely toxic and out of control. Does it make people like Pain manegment Dr. Dey and staff there, staff at UPMC, feel powerful to abuse people. People like my retired, disabled, elderly mother who can't figure out what she did to be abused so significantly by people in the feild of care in cumberland. They seem to think it's a lot of fun to make her jump through an impossible amount of hoops, designed for her to fail, for a simple medication that allows her to have a more pain free quality of life, while they gaslighting her, lie to her, lie about her, make her feel less than human. The kind of treatment they are giving is making people half my mothers age, with a lot less trauma, lose their minds. Do better.

Carrie Miller
1 year ago
5

The secretary's are all nice or receptionist if u wanna call it that. Our son dri s very nice,helpful!! Qn his counselor is very nice,helpful. My dr an therapist are nice qn very helpful also. This place in general is absolutely wonderful been going here for years

Anita Wilson
3 years ago
5

Recommended for dental care. Unfortunately had to have all my teeth taken out. They shaved the bone for dentures. Painful but necessary. They talk you through it. Thanks so much.

eva thompson
3 years ago
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Travis Bush
3 years ago
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Awful. They do not care about the patient. Just does what is easiest & benefits them most.

LJ Elder
4 years ago
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Slow, Unfriendly, Slow, Unefficent, Slow

John Cline
4 years ago
4

Unfortunately, I did not receive your mailing until after the 23rd of March. In fact it was on the 26th to late to sign up for the class. Thank the Baltimore postal service for that .

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