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Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program

Columbia, MD

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Columbia, MD · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program

Just steps from Baltimore’s Penn Station, this psychiatric center sits in a vibrant, walkable area filled with tree-lined parks, indie theaters, and historic landmarks in Gaithersburg. It serves young adults, adults, and older adults with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and substance use disorders (SUD). Care is community-based and includes both structured day programs and vocational services.
The team follows evidence-based approaches like Individual Placement and Support for employment, and uses therapies such as individual counseling, group sessions, art therapy, and psychoeducation. These methods help clients better understand their condition, manage symptoms, and build healthy, independent lives.
Clients benefit from unique offerings like transitional youth programs and smoking cessation support. The center also provides case management and free housing services through the Housing First model, helping individuals stabilize and rebuild. With transportation support and close proximity to transit, accessing care is simple and convenient for all.

Classified as community mental health center. 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 · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination + 5 more
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency onsite services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Community Service Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds; 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

9030 Route 108, Columbia, MD 21045

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Facility direct line

(240) 777-4448

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MD Medicaid plan. Call (240) 777-4448 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, 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 Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Sheppard Pratt Gaithersburg Day Program?
Call the facility directly at (240) 777-4448 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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