800-262-4205Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health
About Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health
Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health in Columbia, MD offers outpatient treatment for individuals suffering from drug and alcohol dependence. This facility offers safe, effective care for withdrawal and addiction recovery.
The staff at Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health is highly focused on helping patients recover from dependence as well as addiction. They also make sure that patients understand the need to attend counseling during medically supervised withdrawal in order to avoid addiction relapse.
Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health offers outpatient detox treatment to individuals suffering from opioid and other drug abuse. The facility’s detox program specializes in helping patients safely and quickly overcome the issues associated with dependence, whether they are already experiencing withdrawal symptoms or not.
The staff at this facility is comprised of doctors, nurses, therapists, and other individuals, all of whom specialize in addiction treatment and recovery. The staff members work hard to help patients overcome dependence. In addition, they want to help individuals at the facility understand that detox treatment is only the beginning of recovery.
Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health offers medically supervised detox, medication maintenance, counseling services, aftercare, and more. This facility takes a comprehensive approach to treating addiction in order to produce lasting recovery results. If you are looking for safe, effective treatment, look no further than Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health.
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In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
Peer Recovery Support Services and the Howard County Recovery Community Center provide ongoing support and guidance to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. |
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Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey. |
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Teen (13 - 18)
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills. |
Outpatient substance use disorder treatment services address drug use disorders with medication-assisted treatment options including methadone and buprenorphine. |
The Opioid Overdose Response Program provides overdose prevention education, naloxone training, and distribution to Howard County residents struggling with opioid use. |
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State Family Services
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Levels of Care
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Peer Recovery Support Services and the Howard County Recovery Community Center provide ongoing support and guidance to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
Detox Service Setting
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
Outpatient substance use disorder treatment services address drug use disorders with medication-assisted treatment options including methadone and buprenorphine.
The Opioid Overdose Response Program provides overdose prevention education, naloxone training, and distribution to Howard County residents struggling with opioid use.
Medications Offered
Contact
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- Tuesday 9AM - 5PM
- Wednesday 9AM - 5PM
- Thursday 9AM - 5PM
- Friday 9AM - 5PM
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FAQs
What detox and substance use services does Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health offer?
The facility provides outpatient substance use disorder treatment services for adults and teens, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone and buprenorphine for opioid addiction. The center also offers peer recovery support services, behavioral health navigation to connect residents to appropriate care, and overdose prevention resources including naloxone training and distribution.
Does the facility provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid detox?
Yes, the Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services that include both methadone and buprenorphine for individuals detoxifying from opioids. These medications are provided as part of the facility’s outpatient substance use disorder treatment program.
What age groups can receive substance use treatment at this Columbia, Maryland facility?
The facility serves both adults (18+) and teens (13-18) through separate program tracks. Adults access outpatient substance use disorder treatment and MAT services, while teens receive support through the facility’s youth-focused behavioral health services at the 8930 Stanford Boulevard location in Columbia.
Does the facility help with mental health issues alongside substance use treatment?
Yes, the Howard County Health Department Bureau of Behavioral Health integrates mental health and substance use services. The facility provides outpatient mental health treatment for adults, children, and families, and offers behavioral health navigation to help residents connect to both mental health and substance use resources based on individual needs.
What support services are available after detox treatment ends?
The facility provides peer recovery support services to help individuals maintain recovery after detox. The Howard County Recovery Community Center, a peer-led program, offers a supportive environment for people in recovery and their families. The behavioral health navigation team also helps connect individuals to ongoing aftercare resources and community supports.