Suburban Hospital
About Suburban Hospital
Suburban Hospital Behavioral Health Services is part of Johns Hopkins Medicine and provides comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents and adults in Bethesda, Maryland. The facility offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs that address substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and dual diagnosis needs.
All services are licensed by the State of Maryland and accredited by The Joint Commission. Care is grounded in evidence based practices that emphasize abstinence, stability, and long term recovery management.
Comprehensive Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
Suburban Hospital treats a wide range of substance use and mental health conditions through a coordinated team of licensed clinicians, certified addiction counselors, and master addiction counselors. Your program may begin with detox. The clinicians are especially experienced in dual diagnosis care for individuals who are managing both emotional health concerns and substance related challenges.
Treatment combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and 12 step facilitation with individual, group, and family counseling. Sessions focus on relapse prevention, anger management, and resolving underlying emotional and behavioral concerns. Each client receives a thorough biopsychosocial assessment and a personalized treatment plan. The facility maintains a drug and alcohol free environment, supported by random testing, to help reinforce recovery goals.
Complete Continuum of Care Options
The facility offers coordinated transitions across multiple levels of care to align with each individual’s changing needs. Services include a 24 bed inpatient unit with continuous supervision, partial hospitalization programs that meet five days per week, intensive outpatient services offered three days per week, and structured outpatient counseling over seven weeks. Crisis intervention support is available at all times through the Emergency Department.
The hospital accepts Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and most private insurance plans. Sliding scale payment assistance is also available for eligible individuals.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction. |
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Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications. |
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
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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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. |
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. |
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. |
Teen (13 - 18)
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
Detox Service Setting
Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications.
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
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.
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.
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.
Medications Offered
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Contact
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- Sunday Open 24 hours

Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN, received her bachelor’s from the University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center and her first master’s from the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She practiced nursing for over two decades with a focus on pediatric physical rehabilitation, which required mental health skills to help children, and their parents work through new challenges after a head injury or spinal cord injury. She has been a freelance writer in health, wellness, and mental health for over 15 years. She loves exercise, her dogs and guinea pigs, and gardening.