About VA Maryland Healthcare System
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment; Detoxification; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient; Outpatient; Hospital inpatient detoxification; Hospital inpatient treatment; Outpatient detoxification; Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization; Intensive outpatient treatment; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Hospitals
General Hospital (including VA hospital)
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Methadone used in Treatment; Buprenorphine used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
In-network prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance; Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time; Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program; Methadone maintenance; Methadone maintenance for predetermined time; Prescribes buprenorphine; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Methadone; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Medications for HIV treatment; Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
Treatment Approaches
Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Federal Government
License/Certification/Accreditation
The Joint Commission; SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP); Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Cash or self-payment
Payment Assistance Available
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Veterans; Active duty military; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services
Housing services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Alcohol Detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Marital/couples counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Medical Services
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination; Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Adults; Seniors; Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female; Male
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Acupuncture; Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services
