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The Maryland Behavioral Health Administration coordinates addiction treatment and recovery services across the state including residential treatment, outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and recovery support services. Call 410-402-8600 for information on state-funded treatment programs and how to access services with or without insurance. Located at 55 Wade Ave, Catonsville. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Dial 211 for 24/7 treatment referrals. Sliding-scale and free services available for qualifying women.
410-402-8600 · 55 Wade Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Dial 211 in Maryland 24/7 to reach a trained crisis specialist who can connect you to substance use treatment programs, detox centers, and recovery resources statewide. Specialists can identify programs with current openings that accept Medicaid or provide free services. The 211 network also provides referrals to mental health crisis services, housing, and food assistance. Available every day including weekends and holidays. No insurance required to call. Also accessible at 211md.org for a searchable resource directory.
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Ashley Addiction Treatment in Havre de Grace is a leading nonprofit offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment for women and men, including gender-specific programming that addresses the unique recovery needs of women. Services include medically supervised detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and long-term continuing care. Call 800-799-4673 for 24/7 admissions. Located at 800 Tydings Ln, Havre de Grace. Insurance accepted including Medicaid. Financial assistance available for qualifying patients.
800-799-4673 · 800 Tydings Ln, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 · 24/7 Admissions · Visit Website
Tuerk House in Baltimore provides residential substance use treatment and recovery housing for individuals in Baltimore City, including women seeking long-term sobriety support. Services include residential treatment, recovery housing, and reintegration support. Call 410-233-0684 for admissions and program information. Located at 730 Ashburton St, Baltimore. Available 24/7. Medicaid and state-funded slots available for qualifying women. Bring ID and insurance or benefits information. Co-occurring mental health conditions also addressed.
410-233-0684 · 730 Ashburton St, Baltimore, MD 21216 · 24/7 · Visit Website
The Maryland Women's Coalition for Health provides women-focused recovery programs, advocacy, and referrals addressing substance use treatment equity and barriers specific to women. The organization works to ensure women have access to trauma-informed, gender-responsive treatment services. Call 410-539-0872 for information on women-specific recovery resources and programs in the Baltimore area. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. A valuable resource for women who have had difficulty accessing traditional treatment programs.
410-539-0872 · Baltimore, MD · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems coordinates and monitors the publicly funded substance use treatment system in Baltimore City, connecting residents to detox services, outpatient treatment, residential programs, and recovery support. Call 410-637-1900 for a treatment referral or to find a program with current openings. Located at 1 N Charles St Suite 1600, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. BSAS can identify free and Medicaid-funded programs for women who cannot afford private treatment.
410-637-1900 · 1 N Charles St Suite 1600, Baltimore, MD 21201 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Alcoholics Anonymous Maryland provides free peer support meetings statewide for women recovering from alcohol addiction. Women-only AA meetings are available throughout the Baltimore metro area and across Maryland. Call 410-663-1922 or visit marylandaa.org to find meeting times and locations near you. Located at 5905 York Rd Suite 200, Baltimore. Meetings vary in schedule — many are available evenings and weekends. No cost, no registration, no requirement except the desire to stop drinking.
410-663-1922 · 5905 York Rd Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21212 · Meeting times vary · Visit Website
Narcotics Anonymous Free State Region provides free peer support meetings for women recovering from drug addiction across Maryland. Women-only NA meetings are available in many areas. Call 800-317-3222 or visit freestatena.org to find meetings near you. Meetings are held at various times including evenings and weekends at community centers, churches, and treatment facilities. No cost, no registration required — just a desire to stop using drugs. NA uses the 12-step program adapted for drug addiction recovery.
800-317-3222 · Statewide Meetings · Meeting times vary · Visit Website
SAMHSA's findtreatment.gov is a free, searchable national database of substance use and mental health treatment facilities. Search by ZIP code, distance, payment type, and type of care needed to find nearby detox centers, outpatient programs, residential treatment, and medication-assisted treatment providers. Includes filters for women-only programs and programs serving pregnant women. Available 24/7 with no registration required. Also call SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for a personal referral.
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a free worldwide fellowship for people struggling with alcohol addiction. The AA meeting finder at aa.org allows you to search by city, state, or ZIP code for in-person and online meetings. Women-only meetings are widely available. There is no cost or formal registration to attend — the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. AA uses a 12-step program and relies entirely on peer support from members with lived recovery experience.
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Narcotics Anonymous is a free fellowship for people recovering from drug addiction, with meetings in communities worldwide. Use the meeting finder at na.org to locate in-person and virtual meetings near you. Women-only NA groups are available in many areas. Attendance is free with no registration required — the only requirement is the desire to stop using drugs. NA follows a 12-step recovery program and provides a supportive community of peers with shared recovery experience.
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SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) offers free science-based addiction recovery support groups for women using cognitive behavioral techniques rather than the 12-step model. In-person and online meetings are held daily worldwide. Find a meeting at smartrecovery.org. SMART addresses alcohol, drugs, and behavioral addictions using evidence-based tools for managing urges, building motivation, and maintaining balance. No requirement to label yourself an addict or alcoholic. Suitable for those who prefer a secular approach.
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Women for Sobriety is a recovery program created specifically by and for women dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. The program focuses on building positive emotions, self-worth, and empowerment — areas particularly relevant to women in recovery. Free online and in-person group meetings are available. The WFS New Life program uses affirmations and cognitive behavioral strategies. Visit womenforsobriety.org to find a group or join the online community forum. A valuable alternative to mixed-gender programs.
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Al-Anon is a free fellowship for family members and friends of people with alcohol use disorder. Meetings provide peer support, coping strategies, and community for those affected by a loved one's drinking. Find a meeting at al-anon.org — in-person and online meetings available daily worldwide. There is no cost to attend and no requirement to share. Al-Anon helps women understand they cannot control another person's drinking and provides tools for setting healthy boundaries and practicing self-care.
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Nar-Anon is a free fellowship for people affected by someone else's drug use, providing peer support, coping tools, and community for family members and friends of those struggling with addiction. Find a meeting at nar-anon.org — in-person and online meetings available worldwide. Attendance is free with no registration required. Nar-Anon follows a 12-step program focused on helping families detach with love, set healthy boundaries, and take care of themselves regardless of their loved one's choices.
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Shatterproof is a national nonprofit working to reverse the addiction crisis in the US through advocacy for evidence-based treatment, reducing stigma, and supporting families affected by substance use disorder. Their website provides a treatment quality benchmarking tool to help families find high-quality addiction treatment programs. Shatterproof advocates for insurance parity for addiction treatment. Visit shatterproof.org to access family resources, find treatment quality data, and connect with advocacy campaigns.
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Faces and Voices of Recovery is a national advocacy organization that organizes the recovery community to end the addiction crisis, eliminate stigma, and advocate for policy changes improving treatment access and recovery support. They support recovery community organizations nationwide and provide public education resources. Visit facesandvoicesofrecovery.org to find a local recovery community organization, access advocacy tools, and connect with others in long-term recovery. Free to access online.
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