Volunteers of America 8603 Elm Avenue – Bowie, Maryland

Last Updated: January 7, 2025

Ahmed Zayed, MD Authored by Dr. Ahmed Zayed
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Volunteers of America 8603 Elm Avenue – Bowie, Maryland in Bowie Overview

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Treatment Options

The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:

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

    • Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
    • Clients who have experienced trauma
    • Comprehensive mental health assessment

    Treatment Modalities

    Group counseling provides a supportive environment where individuals share personal experiences and insights, under the guidance of a professional counselor. It facilitates self-awareness, fosters interpersonal learning, and helps members work through personal and relational challenges. Through shared dialogue and reflection, individuals learn coping strategies, gain emotional support, and experience personal growth within a communal setting.

    Individual therapy, often referred to as psychotherapy or counseling, is a one-on-one therapeutic interaction between a trained therapist and a client. It provides a confidential space for individuals to explore their feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, working through challenging memories, experiences, or emotions. The therapist facilitates self-awareness, promotes personal growth and insight, and offers coping strategies to manage specific issues like stress, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges. The ultimate goal is to improve the individual’s mental well-being and enhance their overall quality of life.

    Trauma therapy delves into past traumatic events that might be influencing a client’s current life experiences. Often, trauma serves as a significant precipitant or underlying cause of addiction. Such traumas can arise from childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, growing up with a mentally ill parent, early parental loss, and experiences of sexual assault in teen or adult years, among other circumstances. Trauma therapy aims to aid the individual in processing and navigating beyond these traumas, guided by the expertise and empathy of skilled mental health specialists.

    Conditions Treated

    Mental health treatment

    Mental health treatment provides a safe and structured environment where individuals can receive professional care and support for their mental health challenges. Within the facility, trained therapists, counselors, and medical staff work together to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs. Patients might participate in a variety of therapies, including individual counseling, group therapy, and possibly medication management. The goal is to equip individuals with the tools and strategies they need to cope with their conditions and lead fulfilling lives.

    Levels Of Care

    Hospital inpatient treatment

    Inpatient treatment comprises a thorough residential therapeutic program, during which patients reside on-site for a period generally lasting from 30 to 90 days. This immersive setting provides organized assistance, guaranteeing safety and a dedicated approach to recovery. The array of therapies available encompasses individual and group counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, holistic interventions, family therapy sessions, and experiential therapies. The primary goal is to address the physical, emotional, and psychological facets of addiction or mental health disorders, establishing a strong foundation for enduring healing.

    Payment Options

    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • Cash or self-payment

    License and Accreditation

    • SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)

    Ancillary Services

    • Diet and exercise counseling
    • Illness management and recovery
    • Integrated primary care services

    Published on: January 6th, 2025

    Updated on: January 7th, 2025

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