Bergand Group – Harford County – Fallston, Maryland

Payment Options

• Cash or self-payment
• Medicaid
• Private health insurance
• Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
• Self-pay options

A private rehabilitation facility in Fallston, Maryland, The Bergand Group specializes in treating a variety of drug abuse issues, including addiction to alcohol and opiates. Their rehabilitation strategy places a strong emphasis on patients’ safety and wellbeing by using supervised medical detoxification, which is intended to control withdrawal symptoms in a controlled setting. The facility provides flexible outpatient programs in addition to detox treatments, enabling patients to continue their everyday lives while receiving regular therapy. Intensive outpatient treatments are also offered to individuals who need more organized care, guaranteeing that patients get the kind of care that best meets their unique need.

Specialized programs designed to address the distinct requirements of both men and women are available from The Bergand Group. Treatments tailored to a patient’s gender are intended to address the unique obstacles that men and women encounter on their road to recovery. Each patient will get assistance that speaks to their unique needs and experiences thanks to this tailored treatment.

The Bergand Group, established by Drs. John Steinberg and Paul Giannandrea, is a leading center for treating co-occurring disorders and dual diagnoses. Together, Drs. Giannandrea and Steinberg have over 40 years of professional experience treating addiction and mental health issues. GBMC’s addiction medicine services were pioneered by Dr. Steinberg, a former president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s (ASAM) Maryland branch. The center’s clinical competence has been further enhanced by the development of comprehensive care systems for a broad range of mental and addiction problems by Dr. Giannandrea, who has held important academic positions, such as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

The Bergand Group’s physicians are committed to comprehending each patient’s individual path, resulting in a highly tailored therapy procedure. The professional staff, which has more than 20 years of expertise in the disciplines of addiction and mental health, makes sure that treatment programs are customized to each patient’s unique situation. A range of individual and group outpatient treatments are provided with the aim of pairing patients with the most appropriate therapists. Pharmacologic treatments include drug monitoring, antagonist and blocking medications, and buprenorphine (for both detox and maintenance) are essential components of the recovery process in addition to therapy.

The Bergand Group’s setting is purposefully made to be consoling and encouraging, creating a setting where patients feel secure as they heal. A group of medical professionals who share Drs. Steinberg and Giannandrea’s dedication to moral, considerate, and compassionate care have been carefully chosen. Together, their efforts aim to foster long-term healing and personal development in addition to easing the discomforts associated with addiction.

Their dedication to using 12-Step programs and professional approaches to assist clients in recovering from the most difficult diseases lies at the core of their purpose. The Bergand Group, which emphasizes holistic therapy, works to assist patients reach both recovery and personal growth by guiding them toward a happy, healthy life free from addiction.

Treatment Options

The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:

• Mentoring/peer support
• Housing services
• Discharge Planning
• Self-help groups
• Naloxone and overdose education
• Outcome follow-up after discharge

The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:

• Alcohol Detoxification
• Benzodiazepines Detoxification
• Cocaine Detoxification
• Methamphetamines detoxification
• Opioids detoxification
• Medication routinely used during detoxification
• Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
• Veterans
• Active duty military
• Members of military families
• Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
• Pregnant/postpartum women
• Clients with HIV or AIDS
• Clients who have experienced trauma
• Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
• Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
• Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
• Screening for tobacco use
• Comprehensive mental health assessment
• Comprehensive substance use assessment
• Interim services for clients
• Outreach to persons in the community
• Screening for mental disorders
• Screening for substance use
• Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Treatment Modalities

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
• Substance use disorder counseling
• Trauma-related counseling
• Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
• Treatment for gambling disorder
• Group counseling
• Family counseling
• Marital/couples counseling
• 12-step facilitation
• Intervention Services
• Contingency management/motivational incentives
• Motivational interviewing
• Relapse prevention
• Treatment for other addiction disorder
• Individual psychotherapy

Conditions Treated

• Mental health treatment
• Alcoholism
• Substance use treatment
• Co-occurring Disorders
• Opioid Treatement

Levels Of Care

• Outpatient
• Outpatient detoxification
• Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
• Intensive outpatient treatment
• Regular outpatient treatment
• Aftercare
• Detoxification

License and Accreditation

• State mental health department
• State department of health

Ancillary Services

• Case management service
• Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
• Mental health services