Garrett County Health Department – Behavioral Health provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1025 Memorial Drive in Oakland, 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 cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and trauma-related counseling. 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, and cash or self-payment. 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, women, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Garrett County Health Department – Behavioral Health is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.