6401 Dogwood Road Suite 201, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
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A Helping Hand is a private substance use treatment provider in Gwynn Oak, Maryland, located at 6401 Dogwood Road.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone and buprenorphine.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
A Helping Hand is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients, Opioid use disorder clients only |
Baltimore County, MD has 61 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 852,425 residents. 15 facilities in the county list detox services. 199 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 23.3 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.9 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
A Helping Hand lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, A Helping Hand accepts medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
A Helping Hand does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. A Helping Hand reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
A Helping Hand accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Baltimore County, MD has 61 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 852,425 residents: 15 list detox services, 41 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 14 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
A Helping Hand is #3 of 4 ranked programs in Gwynn Oak in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are TruHealing Baltimore (Gwynn Oak, under 1 miles), Chase Brexton Healthcare – Security Square Center (Windsor Mill, 1.1 miles), and Foundations Inpatient LLC (Windsor Mill, 1.3 miles). Distances are straight-line.
A Helping Hand has a 4.7-star rating from 23 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact A Helping Hand directly at 410-653-0021. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be A Helping Hand. Our helpline is not affiliated with A Helping Hand.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of addictiontreatmentcentersofmd.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with A Helping Hand.
