Pleasant Behavioral Health Systems provides co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care in Gwynn Oak, MD, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
The facility provides levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
group therapy, life skills, online therapy and relapse prevention counseling and a treatment philosophy that is twelve step, tailored to the individual.
The program serves men, women, adolescents, older adults and young adults and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, chronic relapse and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including Oscar, Tricare, Tufts Health and United Healthcare, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, outpatient treatment,
intensive outpatient program and support meetings.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting Pleasant Behavioral Health Systems, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
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 Pleasant Behavioral Health Systems provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)