621 Stemmers Run Road Suite B, Essex, MD 21221
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Patient ratings use 171 Google reviews (4.8★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
Located at 621 Stemmers Run Road in Essex, Maryland, Middle River Healthcare is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
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. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.
Middle River Healthcare is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, 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, State mental health department, State department of health, Council on Accreditation (COA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Baltimore County, MD has 61 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 852,425 residents. 15 facilities in the county list detox services, including Middle River Healthcare. 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.
Middle River Healthcare lists the following levels of care: detox, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Middle River Healthcare 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.
Yes. Middle River Healthcare provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services.
Yes. Middle River Healthcare reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Middle River Healthcare accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
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).
Middle River Healthcare is #2 of 4 ranked programs in Essex 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 Glass Health Programs Inc – MedMark Essex (Essex, under 1 miles), Positive Generation In Christ Inc (Middle River, under 1 miles), and EPEC Clinic LLC (Rosedale, 1.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Middle River Healthcare has a 4.8-star rating from 171 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 Middle River Healthcare directly at 443-492-2300. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Middle River Healthcare. Our helpline is not affiliated with Middle River Healthcare.
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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 middleriverhealthcare.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Middle River Healthcare.
