401 Academy Street 1st Floor, Cambridge, MD 21613
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Dorchester County Behavioral Health provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 401 Academy Street in Cambridge, Maryland. It is a public provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, and men.
Dorchester County Behavioral Health is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | State government |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Dorchester County, MD has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 33,138 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. It is one of 3 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
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.
Dorchester County Behavioral Health lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Dorchester County Behavioral Health accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. 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.
Dorchester County Behavioral Health 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. Dorchester County Behavioral Health reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Dorchester County Behavioral Health accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
Dorchester County, MD has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 33,138 residents: 1 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 2 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Dorchester County Behavioral Health is #2 of 5 ranked programs in Cambridge 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.
Dorchester County Behavioral Health has a 5.0-star rating from 2 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 Dorchester County Behavioral Health directly at 410-228-7714 x0. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Dorchester County Behavioral Health. Our helpline is not affiliated with Dorchester County Behavioral Health.
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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 dorchesterhealth.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Dorchester County Behavioral Health.
