If someone you care about is struggling with alcohol or drug use, you might wonder whether professional help is needed. A substance use disorder treatment program can offer guidance, structure, and long-term support. Paragon Health Services provides a substance use disorder treatment program designed to promote recovery and sustainable wellness through community-based, evidence-driven care.
What Does the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program Include?
Paragon Health Services offers a comprehensive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program that includes the following core components:
Prevention and Education: Strategies to raise awareness of substance use risks and reinforce protective factors for both youth and adults.
Individualized Treatment and Support: Person-centered treatment plans tailored to each client, which may include counseling and support groups, with attention to both physical and mental health needs.
Family Involvement and Support: Opportunities for families to engage through educational workshops, support groups, and counseling to foster healing and strengthen family relationships.
Youth-Specific Services: Developmentally appropriate support for children and adolescents, focused on early intervention and their specific needs.
Aftercare and Recovery Support: Relapse prevention, peer support networks, and case management to maintain long-term recovery.
What Types of Outpatient Programs Are Offered?
Treatment is delivered through structured outpatient options tailored to different levels of need:
- Comprehensive Outpatient Program (IOP): A higher level of care with multiple weekly sessions, including therapy and group support, suited for individuals who need intensive outpatient support while still living at home.
- Standard Outpatient Program (OP): Weekly sessions focused on ongoing counseling and recovery maintenance, appropriate for those with mild to moderate substance use challenges or transitioning out of IOP.
Is Medication-Assisted Treatment Available?
Yes. The program includes Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), utilizing FDA-approved medications such as Suboxone, methadone, and Vivitrol to help manage cravings and withdrawal. Supportive counseling is provided alongside medication for more comprehensive care.
Is Therapy Part of the Program?
Yes. Counseling is a key feature of Paragon’s program, offered as:
- Individual counseling: One-on-one sessions to address triggers, set goals, and manage emotional wellness.
- Support groups: Group sessions for peers to connect, share experiences, and support one another.
Both forms of therapy are included in the individualized treatment plans.
How Is Family Involved?
Family support is incorporated through workshops and support groups to help strengthen communication and understanding around addiction. Families are involved in educational sessions to support long-term recovery efforts.
What Can Aftercare Look Like?
Paragon Health Services offers post-treatment support focusing on:
- Relapse prevention techniques
- Peer support groups
- Case management to connect clients with additional community resources
These services help individuals maintain progress and achieve stability over time.
Who Can Join the Program?
The SUD program is open to adults, children, and adolescents, and is tailored to meet the unique needs of each age group and individual circumstance. Referrals can come from schools, healthcare providers, or clients themselves. The program accepts Maryland Medicaid (Maryland Medical Assistance) as payment.
Why Choose Paragon Health Services for SUD Treatment?
Paragon’s program emphasizes flexibility, community engagement, and a person-first, collaborative approach. All services are designed to address both substance use and any co-occurring mental health concerns, with a strong focus on sustained recovery. Treatment is integrated with other mental health supports available through Paragon Health Services.
How Do I Begin?
To get started:
- Schedule an assessment to determine needs and design an individualized plan.
- Verify insurance coverage—Paragon accepts Medicaid and coordinates other financial options.
- Enroll and begin appropriate outpatient treatment (IOP or OP), with support tailored to each individual.
Paragon Health Services provides a pathway to better Mental Health and Community Integration through our programs for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder, and our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. We also offer services for the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder, as well as Individual Rehabilitation Programs.
We serve adults, children, and adolescents with mental health disorders in Hartford County and all of Maryland but focus primarily in the Baltimore Metro area. Call today to learn more: (410) 759-4777
We are truly invested in getting people to a better place in every way possible. Our outcome-driven programming and support is geared to address living, working, and social functioning so that individuals may tap into their strengths, rehabilitate, and experience a bright future.
In addition to providing wraparound support for clients, we are also passionate about supporting Social Workers, Placement Coordinators, Hospital Staff, and Families. We know that when we come together as a team, the entire community gets better.
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