A Full Continuum of Care
The Freedom Center provides a step-down model of treatment, allowing clients to transition smoothly between levels of care as they progress in their recovery. Each phase is designed to build upon the last, fostering greater independence and reinforcing coping skills.
24/7 Medical Supervision
The journey begins with a medically supervised detox to ensure clients can manage withdrawal symptoms safely and comfortably. This phase provides the physical and mental stability needed to fully engage in the therapeutic process.
Typical Stay: 30 Days
In the residential phase, clients live on-site and participate in a highly structured schedule of individual therapy, group counseling, and holistic activities. This immersive environment helps build a strong foundation for recovery away from outside triggers.
Typical Stay: 2-5 Months
As clients progress, they step down to Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP). These programs provide robust clinical support for several hours a day, multiple days a week, while allowing clients to live at home or in sober living and begin reintegrating into work, school, and family life.
Environment & Accommodations
The Freedom Center provides a warm, non-clinical environment designed for comfort and healing. Treatment and housing are situated in beautiful Victorian-style homes in a quiet Gaithersburg neighborhood. The total capacity is small, with a maximum of 16 clients across the program, ensuring an intimate and supportive atmosphere. Clients are housed in gender-specific residences, with approximately 8 people per house. This home-like setting fosters a strong sense of community and peer support, which are vital components of the recovery process.
Clients live and receive treatment in comfortable, well-appointed houses, not a sterile hospital environment.
All rooms and bathrooms are shared, which helps build accountability, camaraderie, and connection among peers.
While some therapy groups may be co-ed, residential housing is strictly separated by gender to create a safe and focused environment.
Policies & Rules
The facility is not locked down. Clients are expected to be accountable to the program structure and their peers, fostering real-world responsibility.
The Freedom Center supports clients on Suboxone maintenance, allowing them to continue their prescribed dosage. They do not initiate Suboxone treatment or manage methadone.
To help clients focus on their primary recovery, smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas.
For privacy (HIPAA) and to maintain focus, personal cell phones and laptops are not permitted. Clients have access to a facility phone for approved calls.
Family involvement is a key part of the program. Therapist-approved family visits are allowed on weekends, and family therapy is offered.
Clients are required to attend all scheduled therapy sessions, group activities, and meetings as part of their personalized treatment plan.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
The Freedom Center offers fully customized treatment plans delivered by a multi-disciplinary team. Their combination of evidence-based therapy, holistic wellness, a home-like setting, and flexible program schedules (afternoon/evening IOP) provides a uniquely supportive and adaptable path to recovery.
We offer a full continuum of care, including Medical Detox, Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
Our integrated dual diagnosis program addresses both substance use and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD simultaneously. Care is provided by a specialized team, including a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, therapists, and counselors.
We utilize a blend of evidence-based and holistic therapies, including Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices.
While our core program is evidence-based and clinically focused, we offer access to 12-Step meetings and support for clients who wish to incorporate it into their recovery plan.
The program is not exclusively faith-based, but a faith-based component is available for clients who wish to explore spirituality as part of their recovery journey.
The Freedom Center was founded in 2018.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
Self-pay estimates are: Residential Treatment at $1,000/day (approx. $30,000/month); 60 days of PHP with housing is $20,000; and 60 days of IOP without housing is $10,000. It is best to call for an exact quote based on your insurance plan.
Yes, we partner with most major private insurance providers, including Kaiser Permanente and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We also accept Medicare. We can accept Maryland Medicaid for our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), but this does not include housing.
Yes, we offer medically supervised detoxification as the first level of care to ensure a safe and stable start to the recovery process.
Yes. If you are already on a stable, prescribed dose of Suboxone, we will continue it as part of your treatment. However, we do not start new Suboxone prescriptions and do not manage methadone.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
The length of stay is individualized. A typical residential stay is about 30 days. Our PHP and IOP programs usually last between 2 to 5 months, depending on clinical needs.
Clients live in comfortable, home-like residences. To foster community and peer accountability, all rooms and bathrooms are shared. Private rooms are not available.
No, we operate on an open-campus model. The facility is not locked, and clients are expected to be responsible and committed to their treatment program.
Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas. To protect patient privacy and minimize distractions, personal electronics like cell phones and laptops are not allowed. Clients have access to a facility phone for approved calls.
Bring: About a week's worth of comfortable clothing, appropriate outerwear, sneakers, personal ID and insurance cards, and any prescription medications in their original bottles. Personal toiletries must be new, unopened, and alcohol-free.
Leave at home: Valuables, weapons, non-prescribed substances, products containing alcohol, personal electronics (phones/laptops), and revealing clothing or apparel with inappropriate logos.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Our multi-disciplinary team includes Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC), Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW), certified substance abuse counselors, and group facilitators.
You will be in a diverse community of co-ed adults (18+) who are committed to recovery. The program maintains a small, intimate setting with a maximum capacity of 16 clients, with about 8 people per gender-specific house.
We strongly encourage family involvement through family therapy and support sessions. In-person visits with family are permitted on weekends, pending approval from the client's primary therapist.
We have an Alumni Director dedicated to connecting graduates with resources and a strong peer support network. We also provide comprehensive discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition and continued success in recovery.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
The Freedom Center is in-network with many major private insurance providers. They also accept Medicare and Maryland Medicaid for IOP services (without housing). Contact the admissions team for a free, confidential benefits check.
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Self-Pay Estimates
For clients paying out-of-pocket, these are estimates. Please call to confirm exact pricing for your specific needs.
- Residential (per day):$1,000
- PHP w/ Housing (60 days):$20,000
- IOP no Housing (60 days):$10,000
Accepted Insurance Providers May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
BlueCross BlueShield
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
Cigna
Humana
Medicare
MD Medicaid (IOP)
And Many More
