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7.8/ 10Very good
How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.2 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.84 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6
Patient ratings use 2 Google reviews (5.0★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
About Worcester County Health Department – PHD
Located at 400 Walnut Street in Pocomoke City, Maryland, Worcester County Health Department – PHD is a public addiction treatment program.
Care options 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 anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, 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, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, men, and seniors or older adults.
Worcester County Health Department – PHD is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state department of health.
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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Who they serve & support services
Specialized groups
Adolescents
Young adults
Adult women
Adult men
Seniors or older adults
Veterans
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced trauma
Recovery support
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Counseling & education
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary services
Case management service
Domestic violence services, including family or partner
Early intervention for HIV
Mental health services
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditation
State department of health, The Joint Commission
Ages accepted
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors
Operated by
State government
Treatment access in Worcester County, MD
5Treatment facilities
1Offer detox
5Buprenorphine or methadone
0Offer 24-hour care
Worcester County, MD has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 54,337 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. It is one of 5 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 15 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 27.6 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.
Location
Address400 Walnut Street Suite A Pocomoke City, MD 21851
Questions about Worcester County Health Department – PHD
What services does Worcester County Health Department – PHD offer?
Worcester County Health Department – PHD 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.
Does Worcester County Health Department – PHD accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, Worcester County Health Department – PHD 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.
Does Worcester County Health Department – PHD offer detox?
Worcester County Health Department – PHD does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Is Worcester County Health Department – PHD accredited?
Yes. Worcester County Health Department – PHD reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Who does Worcester County Health Department – PHD treat?
Worcester County Health Department – PHD accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
How many addiction treatment programs are in Worcester County, MD?
Worcester County, MD has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 54,337 residents: 1 list detox services, 5 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
What are the closest alternatives to Worcester County Health Department – PHD?
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Palmetto Corner LLC (Princess Anne, 11.1 miles), Community Behavioral Health (Princess Anne, 11.4 miles), and TidalHealth McCready Pavillion – TidalHealth Primary Care (Crisfield, 16.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.
What is Worcester County Health Department – PHD's Google rating?
Worcester County Health Department – PHD 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.
How do I get admitted to Worcester County Health Department – PHD or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Worcester County Health Department – PHD directly at 410-632-1100. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Worcester County Health Department – PHD. Our helpline is not affiliated with Worcester County Health Department – PHD.
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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 worcesterhealth.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Worcester County Health Department – PHD.
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