Allegany County Health Department, Behavioral Health
https://health.maryland.gov/allegany
Resource Details
Description BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides mental health services to county residents ages 3 and above. Offers a substance use prevention program as well as an out-patient program and residential treatment facilities for adults who are chemically dependent. 

SERVICES:
-- ASSESSMENT: Serves as a first step to obtaining treatment. Level of care will be determined and appropriate referrals will be given. 

--  PREVENTION SERVICES: Promotes and implements prevention and intervention strategies to reduce the impact of substance use disorders, such as underage alcohol and drug use.

-- OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH: A variety of services are offered, including individual, family, and group therapy along with medication evaluation and monitoring. Intensive outpatient services are offered for adults and children. School based services are provided in all of the schools in Allegany County.

-- OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM: Provides assessment and treatment services to individuals and families with substance use disorders. Services include an outpatient, intensive outpatient, gambling counseling, jail substance use program, after treatment (continuing care) program, peer counseling, crisis intervention, individual, family and group counseling, DUI Program, adolescent group counseling, education and referral services. Buprenorphine services.

-- INPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM: (Joseph S. Massie Unit) - Provides inpatient care for individuals 18+ with substance use disorders.   Length of stay ranges from 15-30 days, depending on individual needs.  Services include individual and group counseling, education, referral and support services, detoxification, Medication Assisted Therapy, family counseling, and mental health services.

--RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM: (Allegany House)- Serves individuals 18 + in a halfway house setting.  Provides stable home environment that assists individuals in a sober lifestyle. Provides counseling, job training, referral and supportive services. Length of stay is individualized but averages 3-5 months. A holistic treatment approach is utilized to address the issues necessary to maintain an abstinent lifestyle

-- NALOXONE TRAINING: Offers virtual or in-person educational program that includes an understanding of opioids, recognizing signs and symptoms of an overdose, proper rescue breathing techniques, proper administration of naloxone, and care for the individual until paramedics arrive.  A link to training information can be found at www.prescribechangeallegany.org.
Coverage Area Primarily serves Maryland residents.

Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Allegany County
Maryland - Frederick County
Maryland - Garrett County
Maryland - Washington County
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 6:30PM
Wed: 8AM 6:30PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 6:30PM
Wed: 8AM 6:30PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 6:30PM
Wed: 8AM 6:30PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 6:30PM
Wed: 8AM 6:30PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 6:30PM
Wed: 8AM 6:30PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 6:30PM
Wed: 8AM 6:30PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 6:30PM
Wed: 8AM 6:30PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Program
Eligibility Individuals who are chemically dependent and their families. Mental Health services provided for the homeless, have been released from a Maryland Psychiatric hospital in the past 90 days, incarcerated in the last 90 days, receiving Social Security Disability Insurance for mental health reasons, are on conditional release, or served by the public mental health system in the past 2 years.
Languages Offered Interpreter services available.
Program Fees Private insurance, medicare, medicaid, private pay, and sliding scale if income eligible.
Application Process Call or visit website for further information.
Documents Required Call for information.
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Contact Information
Fax Number 301-777-2098
Main 301-759-5050
Health Departmaent 301-759-5000
Massie Unit (Adults) 301-777-2285
Allegany House (Adults) 301-777-2497
Main Contact Name Rebecca Meyers
Main Contact Title Program Director of Outpatient Addictions
Main Contact Phone 301-759-5050
Main Contact Email Address rebecca.meyers@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Kristi Plummer
Director or Senior Administrator Title Director Behavioral Health
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 301-759-5050
Director or Senior Administrator Email Address kristi.plummer@maryland.gov
Sites offering this Program 12501-12503 Willowbrook Road South East


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License Accreditation CARF accredited