IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery – Upper Marlboro, Maryland
13400 Edgemeade Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
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Addiction Resource Score
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8.4
Out of 10
The IAFF Center of Excellence specializes in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other related mental health problems for IAFF members. Located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, the center offers a serene and focused environment for recovery.
Upon admission to the IAFF Center of Excellence, a comprehensive screening process is undertaken to ensure tailored care. Within the first 24 hours of arrival, individuals meet with their primary care physician and therapist for initial assessments, undergo a thorough medical examination, and engage in discussions about their treatment goals.
The IAFF Center of Excellence offers an array of specialized programs designed to address substance use disorders and behavioral health issues. The center employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating the expertise of various healthcare professionals to provide holistic and individualized care. This approach ensures that each client receives comprehensive treatment that addresses all aspects of their well-being.
Exclusive to members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the center delivers specialized treatment that acknowledges and caters to the unique experiences and challenges faced by firefighters. The staff’s expertise and tailored programs reflect a deep understanding of the specific needs and stresses associated with this profession.
The IAFF Center of Excellence is accredited by The Joint Commission, affirming its commitment to maintaining high standards of care and operational excellence.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
- 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
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Treatment for other addiction disorder
- Holistic Treatment
- Individual psychotherapy
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy
- Life Skills
- Nutrition Therapy
- Recreational Therapy
Conditions Treated
- 24-Hour Clinical Care
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Opioid Treatement
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Short-term residential
- Long-term residential
- Residential detoxification
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Luxury Treatment
- Aftercare
- Halfway house
- Outpatient detoxification
- Detoxification
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
- Partial Hospitalization Program
License and Accreditation
- State mental health department
- The Joint Commission
- NAATP
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- State department of health
- LegitScript
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Integrated primary care services
- Suicide prevention services
- Mental health services
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