A F Whitsitt Center Kent County Health Chestertown

Adults 18 and older in Chestertown who are facing drug addiction alongside co-occurring disorders can turn to the A.F. Whitsitt Center. The Kent County Health Department operates it, and care is offered at more than one level, among them residential treatment and detox. One thing that sets it apart is a set of twelve crisis stabilization beds, reserved for people in crisis tied to opioid or stimulant use, paired with a brief relapse prevention program.

In its own words, the center takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and wide-ranging counseling are part of what it offers. Sessions come in individual, group, and gender-specific formats, helping people sharpen relapse prevention skills while working through grief and trauma that sit underneath. Recovery in Motion (RIM) is an outpatient program led by peers at no cost, giving people moving toward wellness a supportive and safe setting. Its activities span education, family and wellness programming, recreation, arts and crafts, help with finding work, harm reduction services, and instruction on naloxone.

A structured detox program at this center lasts 4 days and addresses opioid addiction through medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and therapies aimed at specific needs. Counseling to prevent relapse and planning for discharge help people develop sound coping skills as they move ahead. Both mental health conditions and substance use disorders are treated here. Care is shaped around your diagnosis and circumstances, so you pick up practical skills for recovery and build new ties in a setting meant to restore.

A F Whitsitt Center Kent County Health

Detox, residential rehab, and outpatient care are all available through the A F Whitsitt Center Kent County Health Chestertown, and a typical program lasts 30 days. A structured 4-day detox is offered at this center, pairing medication-assisted treatment with targeted therapies for opioid addiction. The residential rehab in Chestertown counts among 422 SAMHSA-listed programs across Maryland, offering 24-hour support. On the outpatient side sits Recovery in Motion (RIM), a peer-led program at no cost with education, family, and wellness activities, along with job search help and harm reduction services.

Therapies at this center include family therapy art therapy individual counseling group therapy, and gestalt therapy. This Maryland center offers medication-assisted treatment and relapse prevention counseling, along with twelve-step facilitation. Its holistic, trauma-informed approach supports recovery with gender-specific sessions and training in life skills.

• Gender-Specific
• Gestalt Therapy
• Holistic
• Group Therapy
• 1-on-1 Counseling
• Life Skills
• Twelve Step Facilitation
• Evidence-Based
• Relapse Prevention Counseling
• Art Therapy

Who the center serves in Chestertown

• People 18 and older dealing with drug addiction alongside co-occurring mental health disorders
• People in crisis related to opioid or stimulant use (twelve crisis stabilization beds available)
• Men, women, and young adults
• Individuals with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, or trauma
• People whose substance use involves benzodiazepines, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, or synthetic drugs

Setting and services

You'll find The A F Whitsitt Center Kent County Health Chestertown at 300 Scheeler Road, Chestertown, MD 21620. This center has air-conditioned rooms, private or shared, in a restorative Chestertown environment. The facility offers a structured, supportive setting for detox, residential rehab, and outpatient care. Its twelve crisis stabilization beds serve people in Chestertown and the surrounding Kent County area.

Paying for care

The A F Whitsitt Center Kent County Health Chestertown accepts Medicaid, according to SAMHSA listings. The center accepts Medicaid and offers cash pay rates for those without insurance in Maryland. If you are using Medicaid, then confirm coverage with the center before admission. For people without insurance, the center offers cash pay rates and may have other options; call to ask.

Questions to ask A F Whitsitt Center

• Does the center accept my Medicaid plan, and what documentation do I need?
• How long is the typical stay in residential rehab at this Chestertown facility?
• What is the process for using one of the twelve crisis stabilization beds?
• Are medication-assisted treatment and counseling available for opioid use?
• What aftercare services, such as continuing care or recovery coaching, are provided?