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Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home

Williamsport, MD

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Dual Dx

Inpatient · Dual Dx center · in Williamsport, MD · Accepts Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home

Cedar Ridge Ministries Children's Home supports at-risk boys, ages 12-17, facing challenging circumstances and potential involvement with mental health or juvenile justice systems. They provide a supportive environment, helping them overcome their past. Their holistic care model guides individuals toward a healthier future, fostering stability and purpose.
Their comprehensive approach nurtures mind, spirit, and body. Patients receive individual and group therapy, specialized education, psychiatric care, and full medical support. Their services help individuals overcome past problems, enabling them to achieve their full potential as productive community members through educational, spiritual, community, and physical growth.
Located on a beautiful rural campus at Williamsport, Maryland, Cedar Ridge offers diverse, enriching programs. Residents engage in numerous extracurricular activities, including art, music, and athletics. They also enjoy an extensive summer recreation program and other activities, all designed to support holistic development and provide diverse experiences.

Classified as other residential treatment facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · Dual Dx
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; State education agency funds; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

12146 Cedar Ridge Road, Williamsport, MD 21795

Facility direct line

(301) 582-0282

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (301) 582-0282 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other MD centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home?
Call the facility directly at (301) 582-0282 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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