Located in Columbia, MD, Sheppard Pratt - Columbia offers
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The program offers levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 5 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and art therapy and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based, personalized treatment and individual treatment.
This center serves men and women, adolescents, children, older adults and young adults and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health and CareFirst, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Aftercare options include support meetings, employment counseling and medication assistance.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact Sheppard Pratt - Columbia directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
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 - Columbia provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)