The Substance Abuse Treatment program provides quality, comprehensive services for those in need of effective and accessible education and treatment.  A wide range of substance abuse services is available based on required level of care.

Serving adolescents, adults and families with a multitude of treatment services.
 

Adolescent Services

The program places adolescents in the appropriate level of service to address their needs.  Educational services are offered that prevent use/abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine.  treatment Services are provided in both an individual and group format to these adolescents who are abusing alcohol and or drugs and require more intensive involvement to remain alcohol/drug free.

Family Services

Family involvement is integral to successful treatment.  Walden has family Therapists on staff, not only to assist with intervening to place a family member in treatment, but also to deal with couple/family relationship issues while in recovery.

Adult Services 

Both educational and treatment options that serve a wide range of adult individual needs are available.  These include:

Treatment Services

Which are specialized to meet the needs of individuals who are abusing alcohol/drugs.  These include services for those with no prior treatment as well as relapse prevention and aftercare services.  Walden has both inpatient and intensive outpatient services available. referral consultation for detoxification ands residential treatment is also offered.

MVA

Specialized programs such as six week Alcohol Education Program, the 26 week DWI Group Services, the MVA Driver Improvement Program, and the approved Point System Conference Provider.

Urinalysis Testing

Is provided to assist in monitoring and maintaining treatment success.

Community Based

Treatment services which focus on providing services for adolescents, families and adults in conjunction with community agencies such as the St. Mary's County Public Schools, St. Mary's County Detention Center, Judicial System, and Juvenile Justice.