Starting Point is a private substance use treatment provider in Brooklyn, Maryland, located at 4109 Ritchie Highway.
Levels of care offered here include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone). Clinicians use approaches such as motivational interviewing, substance use disorder counseling, and 12-step facilitation. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone and buprenorphine.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Starting Point 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).
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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 | Opioid use disorder clients only |
Anne Arundel County, MD has 28 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 602,350 residents. 6 facilities in the county list detox services. 102 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 16.9 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.
Starting Point lists the following levels of care: medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and methadone clinic (OTP). Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Starting Point accepts medicare, medicaid, 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.
Starting Point 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. Starting Point reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Starting Point accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Anne Arundel County, MD has 28 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 602,350 residents: 6 list detox services, 21 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 8 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Damascus House – IOP/OP (Brooklyn, under 1 miles), Concerted Care Group Brooklyn LLC (Brooklyn, under 1 miles), and Harwood Behavioral Health Partners LLC (Brooklyn, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Starting Point directly at 410-609-0040. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Starting Point. Our helpline is not affiliated with Starting Point.
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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 addictiontreatmentsystems.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Starting Point.
