Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program

9030 Route 108, Columbia, MD 21045

Est. 1853 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program

Just steps from Baltimore’s Penn Station, this psychiatric center sits in a vibrant, walkable area filled with tree-lined parks, indie theaters, and historic landmarks in Gaithersburg. It serves young adults, adults, and older adults with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and substance use disorders (SUD). Care is community-based and includes both structured day programs and vocational services.
The team follows evidence-based approaches like Individual Placement and Support for employment, and uses therapies such as individual counseling, group sessions, art therapy, and psychoeducation. These methods help clients better understand their condition, manage symptoms, and build healthy, independent lives.
Clients benefit from unique offerings like transitional youth programs and smoking cessation support. The center also provides case management and free housing services through the Housing First model, helping individuals stabilize and rebuild. With transportation support and close proximity to transit, accessing care is simple and convenient for all.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Older Adults Young Adults

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential
Community mental health center Multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment)
Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Aripiprazole Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Cognitive behavioral therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Psychiatric emergency onsite services
Private non-profit organization
County or local government funds Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants Medicare Medicaid Other State funds State education agency funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Young adults Seniors or older adults 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 trauma Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors
Vaping not permitted
Assertive community treatment Family psychoeducation Illness management and recovery Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Supported housing Vocational rehabilitation services

What to Expect at Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program

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 Group 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

9030 Route 108, Suite A, Columbia, MD, 21045

Quick Facts

Program5 days
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Insurance24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Personalized Treatment Individual Treatment

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Smoking Cessation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Life Skills, Art 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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