Designed to support individuals across Caroline County, this
outpatient program offers counseling for all ages, adult substance-use groups, medication-assisted treatment (
MAT), and medication management. Services are available at its central Denton clinic, in schools, and through a Mobile Treatment Unit serving nearby towns. The program offers evening appointments for many services and accepts
Medicaid,
Medicare, and a sliding fee scale.
Care starts with an assessment, leading to an individualized plan. Services include individual and adult substance-use group counseling, plus nursing support like Vivitrol injections and Hepatitis C testing. Psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, and peer support specialists provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care. Prevention staff offer community education and NARCAN training.
The program provides school-based therapy at Denton Elementary, Greensboro Elementary, Lockerman Middle, and North Caroline High School, with referrals for other schools. They link patients to community resources, recovery housing, and inpatient hospitalization when needed. Their DUI/DWI education groups meet legal requirements, and all students can access school-based services regardless of insurance.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Caroline County Behavioral Health provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)