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Centers for Behavioral Health Life Skills

Derwood, MD

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient

Outpatient center · in Derwood, MD · Accepts Medicaid · Serves seniors.

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About Centers for Behavioral Health Life Skills

A private behavioral health center for adults offering outpatient services, case management, housing assistance, and mental health treatment.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment.

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
Outpatient
Service settings
Outpatient
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Recovery supports
Housing services
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

7646 Standish Place, Derwood, MD 20855

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Facility direct line

301-527-0701

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Centers for Behavioral Health Life Skills accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Centers for Behavioral Health Life Skills accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MD Medicaid plan. Call 301-527-0701 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Centers for Behavioral Health Life Skills offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does Centers for Behavioral Health Life Skills have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Centers for Behavioral Health Life Skills use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at Centers for Behavioral Health Life Skills?
Call the facility directly at 301-527-0701 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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