“I’ve been a part of A Village Wellness Center since February, and I can honestly say I’ve experienced so much growth within myself since joining this program. This journey has helped me learn, heal, grow, and become more intentional about the person I want to be. I truly don’t know where I would be today without this program and the support I’ve received along the way. I’m so grateful for the space, the encouragement, and the people who continue to show up and pour into others. A special thank you to Joy and Shakeerah for always showing up, being present, and creating a space where people feel supported and seen. I appreciate you both more than you know! ❤️ I’m grateful for this journey and excited to continue growing into the best version of myself. 🙏🏾✨”
Maryland HealthChoice Medicaid | Active enrollment required
Intensive Outpatient Program for Maryland Medicaid Recipients
Joint Commission Accredited IOP, three evenings a week with an optional 4th support group. Typically covered at $0 for Maryland HealthChoice Medicaid recipients. 100% telehealth groups, attend from anywhere in Maryland.
- Joint Commission Accredited
- Maryland Medicaid Accepted
- Onboard within 1 to 2 business days
- Telehealth Statewide
We accept Maryland Medicaid for IOP.
If you're enrolled in a Maryland HealthChoice Medicaid plan (like Priority Partners, Maryland Physicians Care, MedStar Family Choice, Aetna Better Health, Kaiser, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, CareFirst CHPMD, Jai Medical Systems, and others), your IOP treatment with us is typically covered at no out-of-pocket cost.
Coverage and costs may vary based on eligibility and medical necessity. We'll verify your benefits before you start.
Have CareFirst, Cigna, or UnitedHealthcare instead? See all of our IOP and outpatient options.
Insurance We Accept
We accept Maryland Medicaid, Cigna (Evernorth), CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare (Optum).
Self-pay options available for SAP and DUI services
Request a call from our team
Takes about 60 seconds. Tell us a bit about you and our team will reach out within 24 business hours to answer questions, verify your benefits, and walk you through next steps. Encrypted, HIPAA-protected, never shared.
Your privacy is our priority: All communications are strictly confidential and HIPAA protected.
What an IOP week looks like
- Standard groups: Mon, Wed, Thu, 6 to 9pm (3 hours each)
- Optional resource group: Tue, 6 to 9pm, for clients who need additional support
- 100% telehealth groups: Attend from anywhere in Maryland
- In-office tox screens: Periodic visits to our Silver Spring office for tox screens (groups stay telehealth)
- Duration: Determined by your clinical needs and consistent attendance. Most clients spend roughly 16 weeks in the program.
- Group-based, evidence-informed: Relapse prevention, CBT skills, mindfulness
Why A Village Wellness Center
The same standard of accreditation used by major hospitals.
Credentialed substance-use professionals on every group.
From 30+ Maryland clients who've walked this path.
Prefer to reach out directly?
Three ways to start the conversation. We answer Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm ET.
Where you'll come for tox screens
804 Pershing Dr. #202, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Common questions about Medicaid IOP, answered
The four things most people want to know before they start.
Cost
Typically $0 with active Maryland HealthChoice Medicaid. We verify your benefits before your first session.
Wait time
Most clients onboard within 1 to 2 business days of reaching out.
Confidentiality
HIPAA-protected. We won’t contact your employer or family without your consent.
Schedule
Evenings only (6 to 9pm), keep your day job. 100% telehealth groups; in-office only for periodic tox screens.
Trusted by Maryland clients
A few of the recent five-star reviews from our IOP and group clients.
“A Village Wellness Center is a wonderful organization that truly cares about the people they support. The Care Champions are compassionate, attentive, and always willing to assist. I especially appreciate their communication and the way they keep families informed and involved. They treat those they support with dignity, patience, and respect. It is comforting to know that there are people who genuinely care and go the extra mile to make a difference.”
“This program is a great start for recovery. I initially came into the program because of legal issues and just wanted to complete it and go but… with the help of Ms Shakeerah and the interest she had on impacting me beyond that made me switch the way I thought. I now have more ways of coping through problems in life than I ever had before and I give all the thanks to the groups as well as the one on ones with Ms Shakeerah. This program made me realize i can find a very solid support system other than my family and I can come to them as if they are! 10/10 highly recommend to anyone thats looking for growth or just a different outlook on life itself.”
Frequently asked questions about Medicaid IOP in Maryland
If you don't see your question here, call or text us. We'll answer the rest in plain English.
Yes. If you are enrolled in an active Maryland HealthChoice Medicaid plan, IOP at A Village Wellness Center is typically covered at $0 out-of-pocket. Coverage and costs may vary based on eligibility and medical necessity, so we verify your benefits during intake before you start.
Yes. We accept Maryland Medicaid for IOP regardless of which HealthChoice MCO you are enrolled in: Priority Partners, Wellpoint, Maryland Physicians Care, MedStar Family Choice, Aetna Better Health, Kaiser, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, CareFirst CHPMD, Jai Medical Systems, and others. Our intake team handles the coverage verification for you.
No referral is required. You can reach out to us yourself by calling, texting, or filling out our online form. Once you do, our team will follow up to walk you through the assessment and coverage verification steps.
Yes. Our IOP groups are 100% telehealth, so you can attend from anywhere in Maryland with a private space and a reliable internet connection. Clients do come to our Silver Spring office periodically for tox screens, but no group attendance is in-person.
Many of our clients are stable on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) like Suboxone or methadone and continue with their MAT prescriber while attending our IOP. We do not prescribe or manage MAT in-house, but we coordinate alongside your prescribing provider.
IOP duration is personalized. Most clients spend roughly 16 weeks in the program, but the actual length is determined by your clinical needs and consistent attendance. There is no fixed end date; you and your clinician decide together when you are ready to step down.
Our team contacts you within 24 business hours to answer questions, verify your Maryland Medicaid coverage, and walk you through the assessment. Most clients onboard within 1 to 2 business days of submitting the form.
Maryland's behavioral health benefit is administered by Carelon Behavioral Health, the state's Administrative Services Organization. You don't need to manage this yourself. We handle the back-end verification and authorization steps so you can focus on treatment.
You can start this week.
Call us, text us, or fill out the form. We'll verify your Medicaid, schedule your assessment, and answer every question, judgment free.
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