Located in Ocean City, MD, Worcester County Health Department WACS Center 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.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and nutrition counseling, tailored to the individual.
The program serves men, women, adolescents, children and older adults and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, chronic relapse and smoking cessation.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health and CareFirst; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Aftercare options include continuing care, outpatient treatment,
intensive outpatient program and support meetings.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact Worcester County Health Department WACS Center 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 Worcester County Health Department WACS Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)