Worcester County Health Department

11827 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Maryland, 21842

Levels of care: Detox, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab +5 more
Accreditation: Joint Commission (JCAHO), SAMHSA-Listed +1 more
Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare +1 more
Languages: English, ASL

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Worcester County Health Department is a public health-based provider in Ocean City, Maryland, offering addiction and mental health support that includes EMDR therapy, an approach held by only a handful of nearby facilities. The program also serves military families and offers recovery coaching as part of its levels of care, and it holds Joint Commission accreditation.

Alongside behavioral health services, the department addresses chronic pain and incorporates wellness programming and holistic approaches into care. The facility maintains a smoke-free environment. As a county health department, it functions as a community-based resource for residents seeking coordinated mental health and substance use support in a local, accountable setting.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-HarmChronic Pain

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)EMDRMotivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Focused

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedHolisticTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryCouplesCourt-Ordered / DUIMilitary Families

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

EnglishASL

Levels of care

✓Detox
✕Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✓Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

MedicaidMedicareTRICARE

Payment options

Financing / Payment Plansmedicaidmedicaremilitary-tricarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashSliding ScaleState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)SAMHSA-ListedState Licensed

The facility

Wellness Programming

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 33 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Ocean City, this is one of:

5that offer EMDR
7that serve Military Families
11that offer Recovery Coaching
11that treat Chronic Pain
11that hold Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Worcester County Health Department offer?

Worcester County Health Department offers Detox, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care, Virtual / Telehealth and Recovery Coaching.

What conditions does Worcester County Health Department treat?

Worcester County Health Department treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Self-Harm and Chronic Pain.

What therapies does Worcester County Health Department use?

Worcester County Health Department offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is Worcester County Health Department accredited?

Worcester County Health Department lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO), SAMHSA-Listed and State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at Worcester County Health Department?

Services are available in English and ASL.

Who does Worcester County Health Department serve?

Worcester County Health Department lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military and Couples, and 2 others.