11827 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Part of Worcester County Health Department · 4 locations listed See all locations →
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Worcester County Health Department – Wacs is a public substance use treatment provider in Ocean City, Maryland, located at 11827 Ocean Gateway.
Levels of care offered here 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, Matrix Model, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder 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, 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 – Wacs is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state department of health.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | State government |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
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.
Worcester County Health Department – Wacs 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, Worcester County Health Department – Wacs 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.
Worcester County Health Department – Wacs 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. Worcester County Health Department – Wacs reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Worcester County Health Department – Wacs accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
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).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Brightview Health (Ocean City, 1.1 miles), HealthPort – Outpatient Clinic (Salisbury, 24.4 miles), and Capricorn Health LLC (Salisbury, 24.5 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Worcester County Health Department – Wacs has a 3.0-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 Worcester County Health Department – Wacs 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 – Wacs. Our helpline is not affiliated with Worcester County Health Department – Wacs.
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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 – Wacs.
