Phases of Treatment

Phase I:

To adjust to residential life with an emphasis on utilizing all aspects of community resources & support networks (AA/NA Fellowship, sponsorship, health care, and education systems)

Phase II:

To develop effective problem-solving skills without the use of mind altering substances.

Phase III:

Continue phase work, start seeking transitional housing, expand AA/NA network, complete short term treatment goals, & move toward successful completion of Marcey House program.

Phase IV:

To apply these skills in a responsible manner within the community as productive citizens as well as to rehabilitate the participant with the expectation of seeking employment and move toward a position of personal and economic self-sufficiency.

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 Admissions

Upon admission, each client would have successfully completed a primary substance abuse treatment program with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency.

Criteria

Residents of the State of Maryland may be eligible for treatment, provided they meet the following requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Successfully graduate from a primary in-patient treatment facility
• Free of any mind/mood altering drugs, except those prescribed by a physician.
• Able to adjust to group living in a residential environment
• Able to achieve gainful employment.

Cost

The facility is state grant funded through the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration as well as support from St. Mary's County Government. Fees are determined according to the State of Maryland Ability- To - Pay Scale Fee Scale. Corporate and private donations supplement operating expenses
 

Accreditation

The program is certified through the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Office of Health Care Quality.

Aftercare

The Marcey House program realizes that an aftercare program is important for continued success in recovery. We offer aftercare to our clients prior to discharge and encourage participation in the development of an aftercare plan. We will assist those clients living out of the area in the development of an aftercare referral plan of their choice. Aftercare for all clients will include regular telephone contact, and correspondence by Marcey House Staff.

Family Involvement

In treatment, we acknowledge family involvement as crucial to ongoing recovery. Through family counseling, and education, we provide the opportunity for improved family communication. This process offers insight to the family disease concept.