Located near Town Center and Loch Raven Reservoir, with convenient access to LaSalle Road and I-695 in Towson, Maryland, this
outpatient center, in collaboration with the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, supports teens, adults, and older adults facing behavioral challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders. The center offers a centrally located urban setting, easy public transportation options, and ample free parking.
Using a person-centered approach, the care team provides therapies such as
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (
CBT),
group therapy, and medication management. These treatments work together to reduce symptoms, teach coping strategies, and improve emotional and daily life skills. Clinicians adjust each plan to match the client’s age, goals, and challenges, ensuring that care remains personal and effective.
Clients with depression, including women experiencing postpartum depression, are also supported. The center provides medication assistance for those in need, as well as family psychoeducation to involve and educate loved ones. These services promote growth, stability, and meaningful progress in everyday life.
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 Sheppard Pratt Collaborative Care - Joppa Road provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)