Backpack Healthcare

Elkridge, MD 21075

Est. 2021
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Backpack Healthcare

Providing virtual mental health services across states including Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and Michigan, the team makes care accessible from home. Their convenient online platform supports children, teens, young adults, parents, and expectant or new mothers. Clients can schedule appointments that fit their routines, including early mornings or late evenings, reducing the challenges of traveling for in-person visits while balancing school, work, or family responsibilities.
The team offers therapy, psychiatry, ADHD evaluations, and specialized maternal mental health care. Children and teens benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family sessions, while adults can access personalized support for stress, anxiety, or life transitions. For mothers, services address pregnancy-related concerns, postpartum depression, and parenting challenges. Providers also coordinate care plans that may include medication management and interactive tools like bibliotherapy to reinforce skills between sessions.
Clients can use their Care Companion app, which combines daily mood tracking, AI-driven insights, and virtual therapy connections. The app allows children to create avatars and engage in bibliotherapy stories designed to help them process emotions in a playful way. This integration of clinical support and technology helps track progress, offers timely interventions, and provides families with resources to better understand and manage mental health needs collaboratively.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children Young Adults Pregnant Women

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient
Outpatient mental health facility
Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Cognitive remediation therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Private for-profit organization
County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds State education agency funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds U.S. Department of VA funds
Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia Persons with eating disorders Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors
Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing American Indian or Alaska Native languages Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Any Chinese Language Arabic Creole Farsi French German Greek Hebrew Hindi Hmong Italian Japanese Korean Ojibwa Polish Portuguese Russian Tagalog Vietnamese Yupik
Vaping not permitted
Assertive community treatment Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Backpack Healthcare

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

Elkridge, MD, 21075

Quick Facts

Program5 days
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Insurance24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Medical Family Involvement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Backpack Healthcare accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Backpack Healthcare offers comprehensive treatment, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in MD or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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