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Rock Creek Foundation

Silver Spring, MD

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient

Inpatient center · in Silver Spring, MD · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Rock Creek Foundation: (301) 586-0900

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About Rock Creek Foundation

Rock Creek Foundation is a Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited nonprofit founded in 1973. It supports adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Services include residential care, employment support, and psychiatric recovery. Rock Creek helps individuals build skills for independent living through personal choice, structured support, and community-based rehabilitation.
Their care is person-centered and uses both evidence-based and holistic therapies. Services include psychiatric rehabilitation, life skills training, behavioral support, and job coaching. Therapies help individuals manage symptoms, build confidence, and set personal goals. Rock Creek’s team includes compassionate clinicians, support workers, and employment consultants who guide each person on their journey toward long-term recovery and growth.
Residents live in supportive, home-like settings with access to personal support in their own homes or with family. The program offers structured daily routines, access to certified medication technicians, and opportunities to take part in recreational, social, and spiritual activities. Patients also get help with transportation, appointments, and connecting to the broader community.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. private non-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
Inpatient
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Recovery supports
Housing services
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: County or local government funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds; Private health insurance; State education agency funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

12120 Plum Orchard Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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Facility direct line

(301) 586-0900

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rock Creek Foundation accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Rock Creek Foundation accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MD Medicaid plan. Call (301) 586-0900 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Rock Creek Foundation offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does Rock Creek Foundation have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Rock Creek Foundation use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy.
How do I start treatment at Rock Creek Foundation?
Call the facility directly at (301) 586-0900 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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