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Wells House

Frederick, MD

About Wells House

Wells House is a licensed addiction-treatment provider in Frederick, MD. Listing details are compiled from public licensing and directory data. If you represent this center, you can claim this listing to add photos, programs, and your team.

Levels of care offered Reported by SAMHSA (2025 Treatment Locator directory).

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)Residential / InpatientTransitional / Halfway Housing

Common questions about Wells House Reported by SAMHSA (2025 Treatment Locator directory).

Answers come from what this facility reported. Always confirm details when you call.

What medications does Wells House use to support recovery?

Wells House reports using: buprenorphine, often known as Suboxone, which reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal so you can focus on recovery; extended-release naltrexone, often known as Vivitrol, a once-monthly shot that blocks the effects of opioids and can reduce alcohol cravings; oral naltrexone, a daily pill that can reduce alcohol cravings or block the effects of opioids; disulfiram, a medication that causes an unpleasant reaction if you drink, which helps some people stay committed to not drinking.

What kinds of therapy does Wells House offer?

Wells House reports offering: cognitive behavioral therapy, a talk therapy that helps you notice and change the thought patterns that lead to substance use; motivational interviewing, a counseling style that helps you find your own reasons to change, without lectures or judgment; contingency management, a program that gives real rewards, like vouchers, for staying in treatment; 12-step facilitation, structured counseling built around the 12 steps, similar to AA or NA, guided by a professional; relapse prevention, which helps you spot your triggers early and make a plan so a hard moment doesn't undo your progress; anger management, practical skills for noticing anger early and cooling it down; brief intervention, a short, focused conversation about your substance use and possible next steps; substance use counseling, regular sessions with a counselor focused on your recovery.

Can Wells House help with housing?

Possibly, yes. Wells House reports offering housing services, help finding or keeping a stable place to live.

What happens after I finish treatment at Wells House?

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. Wells House reports offering: discharge planning, a concrete plan made with you before you leave; self-help groups, peer meetings like AA, NA, or SMART Recovery; peer mentoring, support from people who have been through recovery themselves.

Will I learn how to use naloxone (Narcan) at Wells House?

Yes. Wells House reports offering naloxone and overdose education. Naloxone is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.

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