The Freedom Center provides co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care in Gaithersburg, MD, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
The program offers levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
family therapy,
group therapy, eye movement therapy (emdr), trauma-specific therapy and 1-on-1 counseling with clinical psychologist and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based,
holistic and strengths-based.
The Freedom Center serves men and women and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, benzodiazepines and cocaine.
The center works with 24 insurers including CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Cigna and ComPsych, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through support meetings and alumni events & get-togethers.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting The Freedom Center, 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 The Freedom Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)