Embark at Cabin John

Cabin John, Maryland, 7945 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 214, 20818

Available Programs

Adolescence program
LGBTQ program
Program for men
Program for women
Young adult program

Insurance and Financial

Private insurance
Self-pay options

About this Facility

Embark at Cabin John, Potomac Pathways, is a 12 step focused outpatient mental and behavioral health care facility for adolescents and young adults in Cabin John, Maryland. They offer specialized programming for LGBTQ+ persons and clients with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Their primary treatment modalities combine DBT based psychotherapy with evidence based complementary care.

Embark at Cabin John, Potomac Pathways, in Cabin John, Maryland, is a 12 step focused addiction recovery and mental health care center for adolescents and young adults. They offer outpatient care as well as specialized programming for LGBTQ+ persons and clients with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.

The outpatient program at Embark at Cabin John, Potomac Pathways, provides multiple levels of care to align with clients’ evolving needs. Their step down approach to care includes partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient, and aftercare programming. Clients receive mental health assessments, personalized treatment plans, and comprehensive case management. They also engage in intensive, trauma informed, DBT based individual, group, and family counseling. A wide array of evidence based complementary therapies is also available, including EMDR, experiential therapy, creative arts therapy, recreational therapy, meditation, and yoga. The center’s private, wilderness setting features lakeside views, hiking trails, and an onsite spa, swimming pool, and music room.

Embark at Cabin John, Potomac Pathways, facilitates clients’ successful reintegration into their homes, families, schools, workplaces, and communities through robust aftercare planning and support. Services include peer coaching, academic and career counseling, community based 12 step program induction, and mental health, medical, and social service program referrals.

Embark at Cabin John, Potomac Pathways, is accredited by the Joint Commission. They accept private insurance and self pay.

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Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Alcoholism

Alcohol use disorder (AUD), commonly referred to as alcoholism, can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Each category involves unhealthy patterns of alcohol consumption and can cause harmful effects. To treat alcohol addiction at any level, alcohol rehab in Maryland is often necessary. These treatment programs provide psychological, social, and medical supports that help individuals overcome alcohol addiction and maintain long-term recovery.

Drug Addiction

Once a person has become addicted to a substance, drug rehab in Maryland is often necessary to overcome that addiction. These programs provide the tools individuals need to manage the physical, mental, and emotional issues involved and begin a successful recovery journey.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Maryland dual-diagnosis rehabs typically offer comprehensive care to individuals with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. You can usually find inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs tailored to your specific needs. These specialized addiction treatment facilities combine evidence-based therapies — such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) — with experiential therapies like mindfulness, with the goal of treating both mental health disorders and providing you with the tools to stay sober.

Opioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Outpatient

Clients who are exiting detox or intensive inpatient treatment often enroll in outpatient rehab programs to ensure a robust continuity of care. Outpatient programs allow clients to remain in or return to their homes and workplaces while continuing to receive treatment, which typically includes addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Clients in opioid and/or alcohol recovery may also receive medication assisted treatment (MAT), including medication induction and maintenance, at an outpatient facility.

Intensive Outpatient

Clients who are leaving inpatient rehab often choose to transition into an intensive outpatient program (IOP) to receive high-level support as they reintegrate into their home, workplace, and community. Intensive outpatient rehab also benefits those at risk of relapse. Clients typically participate in nine to 20 hours of treatment weekly, with modalities ranging from psychotherapy to addiction and recovery education. Many programs also provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) and complementary care, such as nutrition counseling, and acupuncture.

12-Step

12 step programs provide accessible peer coaching for participants at all stages of their recovery journey. Meetings are peer-led, anonymous, free, and available multiple times per day in most communities. Participants also receive one-on-one mentoring by a self-selected sponsor. 12 step recovery is based on spiritual principles, which enable participants to understand their disease, accept responsibility for their choices, and relinquish control over that which is unchangeable. Religious affiliation isn’t required and specialized formats are available.

Aftercare Support

Potomac Pathways is able to create an aftercare plan which meets the student's and the family's needs. They offer an aftercare / relapse prevention program which includes relapse prevention groups, family therapy, individual therapy, adventure therapy and random drug testing. This is the most comprehensive aftercare program available for teens in the area. Aftercare clients attend 3 hours of groups per week vs. 7.5 hours/week in the intensive outpatient program.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Experiential Therapy

Family Therapy

Recreational Therapy

Settings and Amenities

Wilderness setting

Residential setting

Private setting

Lakeside

Yoga studio

WiFi

Spa

Recreation room

Private rooms

Swimming pool

Music room

Meditation room

Hiking

Art activities

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