Address: Avenue A Building 22-H - , 21902
Phone Number: 410-642-2411
Website: http://www.maryland.va.gov/facilities/Perry_Point_VA_Medical_Center.asp

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

VA Maryland Healthcare System is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Perry Point, MD (Cecil County).

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

VA Maryland Healthcare System Perry Point Division/SARRTP has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

VA Maryland Healthcare System provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment
  • PHP / Outpatient Day Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Long Term Residential Addiction Treatment
  • Short Term Residential Addiction Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

VA Maryland Healthcare System offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

VA Maryland Healthcare System uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

VA Maryland Healthcare System uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

VA Maryland Healthcare System offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
  • Employment counseling or training

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

VA Maryland Healthcare System offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

VA Maryland Healthcare System offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Acupuncture
  • Case Management Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Housing Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Social Skills Development

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

VA Maryland Healthcare System offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

VA Maryland Healthcare System offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

VA Maryland Healthcare System utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

VA Maryland Healthcare System screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

VA Maryland Healthcare System has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling