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Wells House Gale House

124 East Baltimore Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740

2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Wells House Gale House

  • Location: Hagerstown, MD
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Wells House Gale House

Residential and outpatient care for addiction and co-occurring conditions with personalized treatment plans and 12-Step facilitation. Wells House Gale House is located in Hagerstown, MD. The facility provides Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health programs. Treatment approaches include 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills, Relapse Prevention Counseling. This center serves Men, Women, Older Adults, Young Adults, LGBTQ+, Veterans. Wells House Gale House accepts 24 insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health. For more information or to verify insurance coverage, call (833) 567-5838.

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 Wells House Gale House provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Older Adults Young Adults LGBTQ+ Veterans

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling 12-step facilitation
Private non-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Seniors or older adults Veterans Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Screening for substance use
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening
Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Female
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Vaping permitted without restriction
Case management service Social skills development Transportation assistance

What to Expect at Wells House Gale House

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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 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.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Wells House Gale House offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 8 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Wells House Gale House works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

124 East Baltimore Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Twelve Step

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Chronic Relapse

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wells House Gale House

Does Wells House Gale House accept my insurance?
Wells House Gale House accepts 24 insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan — deductibles, copays, day limits, and pre-authorization requirements differ. Under the Mental Health Parity Act, commercial plans must cover addiction treatment at parity with medical care. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free 5-minute benefits check.
What treatment programs are available at Wells House Gale House?
Wells House Gale House offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health with evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills. Each admission starts with a clinical assessment against the ASAM criteria to match program intensity (detox, residential, IOP, or outpatient) to clinical need.
How much does treatment cost at Wells House Gale House?
Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance coverage. Typical national self-pay ranges: outpatient $1,000–$3,000/month, 30-day residential $5,000–$20,000, 90-day inpatient $12,000–$60,000. With 24 insurance carriers accepted at Wells House Gale House, out-of-pocket costs are typically lower. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free, personalized cost estimate.
Are there other rehab centers near Hagerstown?
Yes. Browse all MD treatment centers or narrow to Hagerstown specifically. Our full facility directory filters by insurance carrier and level of care. Call (833) 567-5838 for a human-curated shortlist based on your situation.
What should I expect during treatment at Wells House Gale House?
Treatment typically begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment, then a personalized plan combining individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Programs at Wells House Gale House typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning — which may include sober living, outpatient follow-up, and peer support groups — ensures ongoing support after discharge. Per NIDA research, 90+ days of engaged treatment significantly improves long-term outcomes.
How do I verify Wells House Gale House is legitimate?
Every center listed on RehabFlow is sourced from the federal SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator and re-verified quarterly. For additional trust signals, check for JCAHO or CARF accreditation — both are voluntary third-party audits of clinical quality. Licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, MD) should be on staff, not just peer coaches. If you spot outdated data, email [email protected] — we re-check within 24 hours.

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