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<p><strong>ABOUT MEDSTAR MONTGOMERY MEDICAL CENTER ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER</strong></p> <p>Located in Olney, Md., which is about 20 miles north of Washington, D.C., MedStar Montgomery Medical Center is one of Maryland’s <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MD16.pdf" target="_blank">146 private, non-profit community hospitals</a> to offer behavioral health care. The Addiction and Mental Health Center (AMHC) that offers <strong>treatment for adults and adolescents</strong>. The facility offers <strong>medically-monitored detox services</strong> on an inpatient basis, as well as a variety of <strong>outpatient programs</strong>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The treatment process at MedStar begins with <strong>comprehensive assessment</strong> at the facility's Evaluation Center. It analyzes a range of important factors, which allow staff members to identify the underlying factors to a client’s addiction, as well as to determine the appropriate course of care.</p> <p>If necessary, clients can begin by enrolling in the <strong>inpatient-based detox program</strong>, which is overseen by physicians and behavioral health experts. Clients have their needs assessed and monitored in order to <strong>reduce the chances of adverse effects</strong> while detoxing. There are only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MD16.pdf" target="_blank">10 hospital facilities in Maryland</a> that provide such a service. <strong>Pharmacological intervention and stabilization</strong> is also available for those struggling with mental health concerns.</p> <p>AMHC's outpatient options include a <strong>partial hospitalization program (PHP)</strong>, which is designed as a step-down for clients who complete the inpatient detox program. The highly-structured program is <strong>group-based and meets seven days per week</strong>. During treatment, clients attend counseling sessions as well as a range of other treatment methods to establish a sober lifestyle. </p> <p>There's also an <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP)</strong> that meets three days per week, as well as a twice-weekly <strong>relapse prevention program</strong> that functions as the facility’s <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare</a> program. IOP provides support and education to help clients maintain their sobriety as they face the challenges of everyday life. </p> <p>The facility also provides <strong>specialized programming for different age groups</strong>. It is one of 96 Maryland facilities with adolescent programs, while there are <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MD16.pdf" target="_blank">94 facilities</a> with programs for seniors. Both programs provide the same treatment methods and level of care as the other programs, but with a focus on the special needs of these different age groups. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team at MedStar includes <strong>physicians and psychiatrists</strong>. Overall, the facility has more than 1,200 staff members with a range of training levels, experience types, and specialized training. The single loved one surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave the AMHC three out of five stars for its staff's level of training and experience.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The one loved one surveyed by Rehabs.com to date gave MedStar Montgomery Medical Center's AMHC mixed feedback. The anonymous reviewer gave the facility three out of five stars for its exercise and leisure options, its holistic offerings, and its treatment of co-occurring disorders. The reviewer also indicated that the customer service representatives were unfriendly. However, the loved one gave four out of five stars to the facility for its family participation, its connectivity policy, its counseling options, and its cleanliness.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>The hospital accepts most managed care plans and HMOs. It is a part of the 62% and 34% (respectively) of facilities that <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">accept Medicaid and Medicare</a>. The one loved one polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave the facility three out of five stars for its affordability.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>MedStar provides support for the community through social awareness campaigns. The organization tries to consistently provide information regarding relevant topics to the community through announcements, posts, and providing access to research data.<br /> </p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-10-19 13:35:30 PDT
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