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This place is a tragedy. It should be shut down; all the staff has an attitude and are incredibly rude to all the patients. Dreadful!
About UMMC Midtown Campus
Along with MAT they offer psychological assessments, case management and individual and group therapy. Their services also include community and employment support, addiction and mental health treatment, detox services and overdose survivor groups. Additionally, they’ve been providing deaf addiction services for almost 20 years.
There are several different addiction and substance abuse treatment programs available through both the UMMC downtown and midtown facilities. This makes it easier and more convenient for those who need help to be able to access it. Having multiple programs also ensures that individuals can get the support and resources they need for their particular situation.
There are also many mental health services above and beyond addiction treatment. They have psychiatric and mental health programs for all ages. Children and adolescents can receive inpatient or community psychiatric and mental health services. They are offered at multiple campuses. There is an adult psychiatric day program at UMMC Midtown campus, inpatient units, women’s mental health programs, and services for the elderly who are living with mental health or dementia diagnoses.
The University of Maryland Medical Center accepts all forms of health insurance. Be sure to check with your personal health insurance provider to verify what services are covered and what benefits are available to you.
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Connie Gillespie
Edited by:
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This is the worst hospital I have ever been too… I had no choice to come cause my orthopedic surgeon is only licensed to operate at this hospital… I had to have 2 toes amputated… I couldn’t walk and I was left for hours with no help to the bathroom… I finally just attempted to use the bathroom on my own cause I couldn’t hold it any longer… needless to say I fell badly … I pulled the emergency string in the bathroom… they took 20 minutes of me laying on the ground in the bathroom before someone came to check on me… a nurse not mine at the time came .. was so rude had such a awful attitude… said to me what do you expect me to do??? I can’t pick you up… had to wait another 30 minutes for my male nurse to come and he brought a tech to finally help me up… I was in so much pain the doctor came and said she would increase my pain medication I waited over 24 hours of me constantly asking had she changed it yet… got excuses after excuses… finally I just left MIA … against medical advice… they didn’t even care I was leaving… smh … didn’t try to stop me or help change my mind … I Have to come here next Thursday to get another Toe amputated and I’m dreading it so badly… I wish I could go somewhere else anywhere else would be better then here… I wouldn’t even bring my pets here … I wish they would shut this hospital down… Iv read years of reviews on this hospital and how badly people are treated there care is the worst and yet nothing is being done cause up to now things are the same if not worse … I pray my experience next week is not the same and I can be treated decently
Response from the owner1 week ago
Erin, We are sorry to hear this happened and would like to hear more about your experience. Please contact our patient advocacy team at 443-552-2870 at your earliest convenience and leave a message for an advocate who will call you back.
I want to say thank you to the entire staff on the day of 10/21/2025. I had my surgery there. We arrived at 5:50am and we were greeted. The waiting area was clean and smelled good. We were taken to the next part at 6:00am, everyone in that office was sweet. Taken upstairs to the fourth floor, more positivity and the lady at the desk was just a pleasure. Get to the back I had the time of my life, I’m mad I cannot remember her name but she made me feel so much better as I’ve never had no surgery ever in my life. Had me laughing. My doctor was Dr. Mark and when I tell you I am grateful and thankful for her expertise and caring and kindness. Any questions I had, she answered. She never made me feel like a burden. She reassured me everything would be ok and I’d be good to go in about two-three days. I was out….. woke up to the young lady and my daughter. I just wanted to say thank you ti every single person on that day. God bless you all.
Response from the owner1 week ago
That's wonderful, Toi T! We are happy to hear you had a great experience with us and that you chose us for your care.
WORST hospital EVER.... My sister had to be admitted for several days for massive boils on the side of her body, breast, and under her arms. She had to have these boils surgically cleaned out and closes up, and couldn't stand to have anything touch her skin whatsoever...which WAS ok with the nursing staff at first. We've been checking my sister's online medical chart for updates on her progress, and we saw that one nurse specifically actually TATTLED on my sister in her chart, saying her breasts were exposed, and when to put a gown on, she "said she was in too much pain and started to cry"...like she's NOT SUPPOSED TO CRY OR BE IN PAIN?!?!
And since when do adults TATTLE on each other??? And my sister's wounds were still VERY raw and bloody, VERY sensitive... and this nurse TATTLED on her, like she was actually TRYING to expose herself?!?! UNBELIEVABLE.....
Response from the owner1 week ago
Jessica, We are sorry to hear this happened and would like to hear more about your sister's experience. Please contact our patient advocacy team at 443-552-2870 at your earliest convenience and leave a message for an advocate who will call you back. 
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
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.
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.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
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.
Inpatient rehab enables clients to focus exclusively on their recovery while living in a highly structured and supportive environment. Inpatient treatment is typically designed for clients who have just completed detox, are in early recovery, and/or are at an elevated risk of relapse. Their treatment generally involves intensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family counseling. Many inpatient rehabs also offer recovery-focused life skills training and/or holistic therapies, such as yoga, massage, and meditation.
Quitting drugs and alcohol on your own can cause uncomfortable and even dangerous side effects caused by the withdrawal process. In medically assisted detox, a team of licensed medical professionals will monitor your health, provide medication for potential withdrawal symptoms, and work to keep you safe and comfortable. Most people transition to an inpatient program or a maintenance program that uses medication assisted treatment (MAT).
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.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
In Maryland, substance abuse treatment programs support individuals struggling with drugs or alcohol, and those who also have mental health conditions. These rehab programs vary, depending on the level of care you need. That might include inpatient rehab, or an outpatient program. Typically, substance abuse treatment includes evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), recovery support meetings, and skills groups to equip you with new coping strategies when you leave rehab.
Programs
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.
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.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
During dialectical behavior therapy sessions, you'll review the challenges you faced the previous week and the feelings you experienced during those times. You and your therapist will engage in problem solving, discussing how you can handle those situations in the future for a better outcome. This involves keeping a diary throughout the week to track your emotions.
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.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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.
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Rebecca A. Altman, RN, MBA
Senior VP, Chief Administrative Officer
Ronald V. Cummins, Jr., MBA
Senior VP, COO
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Senior VP of Philanthropy & Chief Philanthropy Officer
Karen E. Doyle, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Senior VP of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer
George Sprinkel
Senior VP & CFO
Kevin Stierer, Sr., MD, MMM, CPE
Senior VP of Perioperative & Procedural Services
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Baltimore, MD 21201
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