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Rockville, Maryland, United States
Sandstone Care Maryland
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About Sandstone Care Maryland
Sandstone Care in Rockville, Maryland, treats substance use disorders and mental health concerns in adolescents ages 13-17 and young adults ages 18-30. They use evidence-based, age-specific care to address unique issues certain age groups face. Their levels of care include day treatment and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) conveniently located in the Washington, D.C. area. Clients have the option to join nearby gender-specific sober living homes.
Age-Specific Care for Addiction and Mental Health Conditions
Sandstone Care has a 1:8 therapist-to-client ratio to provide personalized care for clients and their families. Their outpatient programs treat addiction and co-occurring conditions like depression, trauma, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Treatment in each level of care includes 1:1 therapy, group therapy, group activities, and psychoeducation. Clients engage in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Holistic healing methods include mindfulness, art and music therapy, and nutritional counseling.
Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Options for Flexibility
Sandstone Care’s day treatment program includes 5 hours of daily therapy, 5 days a week. It typically lasts 4 weeks, depending on each client’s needs. After day treatment, clients are encouraged to attend their intensive outpatient program (IOP), which includes around 12 hours of weekly treatment, 3-4 days a week. Adolescents and young adults receive academic and vocational support from a dedicated advisor who helps them with school, job pursuits, and career discovery. Sandstone Care uses medication-assisted treatment as needed to manage mental health conditions.
Family Support and Aftercare
Sandstone Care’s licensed clinicians, medical providers, therapists, and academic support staff collaborate with parents and loved ones throughout treatment. Families can engage in weekly multi-family groups to support and learn from others. Biweekly individual family therapy helps families learn more about addiction and dual diagnoses, recovery, setting boundaries, and emotional expression. After treatment, clients join a strong alumni community that meets regularly and offers connections to community resources.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:At Sandstone Care, we accept all major insurance companies. Our experts will contact your insurance provider and provide a free and confidential verification of benefits. This will allow us to determine any deductible amounts, coinsurance, or co-pays to be collected. No one likes a surprise when it comes to insurance coverage and billing. We will ensure you have a clear picture of what the costs of treatment would be and how to maximize your insurance benefits.
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Age-Specific Treatment for Adolescents and Young Adults
Sandstone Care Maryland offers age-specific care for clients ages 13-17 and 18-30, focusing on their unique struggles and challenges. Groups discuss college pursuits, vocational goals, social media, and more. Experienced staff use evidence-based therapies to address substance addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder (BPD), OCD, and attention disorders like ADHD.
Day Treatment Program
Sandstone Care’s day treatment program meets five days a week for five hours, offering 25 hours of weekly therapeutic care. Clients have the flexibility to return home after treatment and attend to school or work needs. They engage in group activities, group therapies, and 1:1 therapy. Day treatment typically lasts four weeks.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Sandstone Care’s intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides 12 hours of weekly treatment for greater flexibility. Adolescents and young adults attend treatment 3-4 days a week, 3 hours daily, and receive individualized care with group, 1:1, and family therapy. IOP usually lasts 12 weeks.
Academic, Vocational, and Family Support
Understanding the unique needs of adolescents and young adults, Sandstone Care provides dedicated academic and vocational guidance throughout treatment. They help clients with schoolwork, college planning, and career exploration. Family members (parents, siblings, chosen family) receive continuous care, with weekly multi-family groups and bi-weekly family therapy to keep loved ones informed, educated, and supported.
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Center Overview
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Treatment
Specializations
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Treatment Services
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Strengths-Based
Providers using a strengths-based philosophy focus on the positive traits of their patients, creating a positive feedback loop that grows confidence.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Conditions We Treat
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
Aftercare
Experience
Amenities
Special Considerations
Young Adults Program
Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Professional Staff
Michelle McCoy
Program Director
LCPC, LPC, LPCMH
Shaquira Wakefield
Lead Therapist
LCSW-C
Kyle Ginzl
Mood Disorder IOP Therapist
LGPC
Mica Saturne
Intake Therapist
LMSW
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Testimonial
At Sandstone, I got all the help I needed. I really bonded with my peers, had great relationships with the therapists, and used the time there to improve myself and my recovery. The fantastic alumni groups have helped me reach long term abstinence from substance, an achievement I am very proud of!
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