Substance Use Overview

Baltimore County Department of Health
6401 York Road, Third Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21212-2130
Email: behavioralhealth@baltimorecountymd.gov

Office Phone: 410-887-3828
REACH Hotline: 410-887-3224
TTY users call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1
The Department provides language assistance services free of charge to persons with limited English proficiency.

The Department of Health provides treatment through community providers for substance users and their families, offers programs and services to prevent substance use and develops, coordinates and monitors a countywide network of substance use prevention and disorder treatment services.

• Available Grant Opportunities
• Behavioral Health Advisory Council
• Cooperating Taverns Initiative
• Criminal Justice Services
• Harm Reduction
• Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response
• Prevention Services
• Resources and Hotlines
• Resources for Prescribers
• Richards Building—Residential Treatment Center
• Substance Use Disorder Providers (PDF)
• Substance Use Services and Programs
• Take Back Initiative—Drug Drop Boxes

Prevention Services

Substance use prevention programs provide services to individuals, families, schools and communities throughout Baltimore County. These programs are designed to prevent or delay the onset of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. View Prevention Services to see specific programs offered.

Substance Use Services and Programs

Baltimore County residents may receive a free substance use screening and referral at our walk-in clinic at the Eastern Family Resource Center. Individuals who have Medical Assistance and are seeking residential treatment services can also be seen.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every effort will be made to see everyone who presents as long as they arrive by 1 p.m. The location is 9150 Franklin Square Drive, Suite 201, Baltimore, Maryland 21237. Call the office at 410-887-6465 for more information.

Services for Adolescents

Adolescent Services provides specialized services for Baltimore County adolescents and their families. Services include assessment, referral and education.

Services for Uninsured Adults

Funding is available to pay for treatment for Baltimore County residents who are uninsured. Individuals who are interested in treatment can contact the Department of Health for information about how to access treatment and to schedule an appointment for a screening to determine what type of treatment will be most effective for them. If you or a loved one is in need of substance use treatment and do not know how to get help, call 410-887-3828 for assistance.

Adults with private insurance should contact their insurance provider for information on services that are available.

Criminal Justice Services Unit

The Department of Health provides alcohol and drug assessments for defendants in Circuit and District Court. Education, assessment and referral services are provided for inmates in the Detention Center. Call 410-887-3828 for additional information.

Resources and Hotlines

• Overdose toolkit provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration equips health care providers, communities and local governments with material to develop practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related overdoses and deaths.

• Every patient should ask questions when getting a new prescription. This is especially important when your doctor, dentist or other health care professional prescribes you an opioid, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine and morphine. View questions that you should ask.

• Non-alcoholic beverage recipes can add flavor to your party by giving guests tasty alternatives to alcoholic beverages.

• Party tips for a safe celebration provides hosts with information and ideas to help ensure guests' safety during and after the celebration.

• National Institute of Mental Health offers resources for coping with traumatic events.

• Start Your Recovery offers objective information about signs, conditions, treatment options and resources for people dealing with substance use issues.

• Parent resources for dealing with underage drinking from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Substance Use and Related Hotlines

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 410-663-1922

• Al-Anon (Family and Friends): 410-832-7094

• Alateen (Preteens and Teenagers): 410-832-7094

• Baltimore County Crisis Response: 410-931-2214

• Domestic Violence (Local Hotline): 410-828-6390

• Family Crisis Center: 410-285-4357

• Gamblers Anonymous (GA): 410-337-3889 or 410-472-1264

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): 410-321-6233

• Nar-Anon (Family and Friends of Addicts): 1-800-477-6291

• Narcotics Anonymous (NA): 1-800-317-3222

• Baltimore County Department of Social Services (Screening): 410-853-3000

Suicide Hotlines

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

  • English: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

  • Spanish: 1-888-628-9454

• Grassroots Hotline (24 hours): 410-531-6677

• Hopeline: 1-800-Suicide (1-800-784-2433)