Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health

About Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, you’re not alone. At Howard County Behavioral Health, we offer a variety of services to help people struggling with addiction get their lives back on track. Whether you’re looking for alcohol rehab, opioid addiction treatment, or help for young adults, we can help. We also offer outpatient rehab, detox treatment, and group therapy. No matter what your situation, we’re here to help you get the treatment you need to get your life back on track.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
The best way to achieve recovery from alcohol use disorder is by completing a high-quality alcohol rehab in Maryland and applying the tools you learn to stay in sobriety. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.
Dual Diagnosis
For many people in Maryland, dual diagnosis treatment that addresses mental health and substance use is essential to their recovery. Part of treatment will include managing your mental health symptoms so you aren’t tempted to use substances to self-medicate. This can be done without counseling and medication.
Opioid Addiction
Facilities that offer substance use treatment in Maryland can give you the skills and tools you need to break free from opioid addiction. The rehab program may use multiple approaches, including nutrition, psychology, holistic methods, and support groups. These tools help you build a substance-free lifestyle and move into long-term recovery.
Young Adult Rehab
A young adult rehab in Maryland addresses the recovery needs of clients in this life stage and gives them the tools they need to succeed. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the unique needs and challenges of young adults.
Adult Program
Adult program programs in Maryland address the specific needs of this stage of life. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the specific needs and challenges of adults.
Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in Maryland can provide every level of care while addressing the unique needs of men. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the unique needs and challenges men face, which may include questions about career, fatherhood, family relationships, emotional vulnerability, and more.
Women's Rehab
Choosing a women’s rehab in Maryland can be a great way to manage gender-specific issues while also addressing substance use. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the unique needs and challenges of women. They generally also include life skills training tailored to the client’s needs.
Medication Assisted Treatment (Methadone and Buprenorphine)
Howard County’s Bureau of Behavioral Health offers medication assisted treatment using methadone and buprenorphine to support individuals managing opioid use disorder as part of its outpatient behavioral health services.
Opioid Overdose Response Program (OORP)
This program provides overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution to Howard County residents, reflecting the department’s public health approach to reducing opioid-related harm in the Columbia, Maryland community.
Howard County Recovery Community Center
A peer-led, peer-driven space offering a supportive environment for individuals in recovery from substance use, along with their families and allies, located within Howard County’s behavioral health network.
Child, Adult and Family Support Services (CAFSS)
CAFSS supports children, youth, and families facing behavioral health challenges, part of Howard County Health Department’s broader effort to address substance use and mental health across age groups.
Behavioral Health Navigation
This service helps Howard County residents connect to mental health and substance use resources, guiding individuals and families toward appropriate care options through the Bureau of Behavioral Health.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
One way to pay for rehab in Maryland is to use Medicaid if you qualify for the coverage. You can access multiple types of treatment in centers that accept Medicaid, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient care.
Private insurance
If you have private insurance in Maryland, contact the insurer for details about using your plan to pay for some or all of the cost of rehab. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as a deductible or copay, and you’ll want to look for a treatment center in-network with your insurance coverage.
Self-pay options
Using self-pay in Maryland makes it easy to choose the treatment center you want. You can use a medical loan from a bank or credit union, write a check, or send money to the center electronically. The payment structure may vary depending on the type of care.
Financial aid
If you’re looking for ways to pay for rehab in Maryland, consider using financial aid programs. Treatment centers may offer grants or scholarships that make it easier for those who are lower-income to get the care they need. Contact the treatment center you’re interested in for details.
Sliding scale payment assistance
If you need help with substance use in Maryland but need help paying for treatment, a sliding scale payment plan may be a good solution. You may need to provide financial documentation for your income and family size, but the lower fees will make it much easier to get the care you need.
Medicare
How do you pay for rehab in Maryland? A good option is Medicare. You’ll want to find out what treatment centers accept your plan and get the details on what out-of-pocket costs you might have, such as deductibles and copays.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
If you’re ready to break free from addiction in Maryland, the first step is detox. Detox may be uncomfortable, but most programs monitor you and provide treatment for withdrawal symptoms. In the end, you’ll be able to start your new life substance-free.
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Outpatient Rehab
The Bureau of Behavioral Health provides outpatient substance use disorder treatment services for adults, serving Howard County residents at its Columbia, Maryland location with ongoing care rather than residential stays.

Therapies

Group Therapy
If you struggle with addiction in Maryland, it’s common to feel like no one understands you. Group therapy can help you find common perspectives and support. Some of the topics covered in group therapy include overcoming shame and guilt, improving communication, developing healthy coping skills, and building a support network.
Behavioral Health Navigation
Howard County Health Department connects residents to mental health and substance use resources through a navigation service, helping individuals identify appropriate outpatient treatment and recovery support options in Columbia, Maryland.
Peer Recovery Support Services
Peer recovery support services offer guidance and encouragement to individuals recovering from substance use disorders and their loved ones, provided through Howard County’s Bureau of Behavioral Health at the Stanford Boulevard location.