- 22 LGBTQ programs within 10 miles
- 47 LGBTQ programs within 25 miles
- 174 LGBTQ programs within 50 miles
- Montgomery County, Maryland · population 63,195
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Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Rehab programs closest to Bethesda
National Institutes of Health – Hatfield Clinical Research Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDetoxSecond Chance Addiction Care
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentNewport Academy
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialIOP / PHPTrauma-informedMaryland Wellness and Recovery
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentPro Health Solutions Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedSamaritan Inns – Mens Transitional/Treatment
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentMRB Counseling Services Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPMontgomery County Dept Health/Human – Medication Assisted Treatment Program
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentDual diagnosisTrauma-informedOREA LLC – DA Wynne
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Whitman Walker Clinic/Mental Hlth and – Addiction Treatment Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentDual diagnosisTrauma-informedKolmac Integrated Behavioral Health
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDetoxVirginia Hospital Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentEvery listing comes from the SAMHSA National Directory of Substance Use Treatment Facilities, where the facility reported offering a program or group for LGBTQ clients; ratings come from public business data. Services change, so confirm details with the program. See all LGBTQ programs in Maryland.
What the programs near Bethesda offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 8 accept private insurance, 11 offer trauma-related counseling, 12 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 2 offer a sliding fee scale, 10 offer telehealth, 4 provide inpatient or residential care, 10 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 6 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Bethesda
Counts of LGBTQ programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 47 LGBTQ programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 2 |
| Hospital inpatient care | 3 |
| Detox services | 9 |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | 9 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 27 |
| Regular outpatient | 43 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 45 |
| Telehealth | 40 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Bethesda | LGBTQ Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Heights Village, MD | 2 miles | 26 |
| Chevy Chase, MD | 2 miles | 24 |
| South Kensington, MD | 3 miles | 21 |
| North Bethesda, MD | 4 miles | 10 |
| North Kensington, MD | 4 miles | 21 |
Being able to be yourself in treatment
Treatment works best when you can talk honestly about your life: your partner, your family, your gender, where and why you use. In a program that runs an LGBTQ group, those conversations are expected rather than awkward. Ask any program how staff are trained and how they handle names, pronouns and rooming.
See questions to ask an LGBTQ rehab before you commit.
Care that includes transgender and nonbinary people
Transgender and nonbinary people often report being misgendered or treated poorly in health care settings, which can make treatment feel unsafe. Before you enroll, ask how the program handles names and pronouns, room assignments, bathrooms and continuing gender-affirming hormones.
Read our transgender rehab guide for more.
Residential or outpatient?
The right level of care depends on how much you use, your health, your living situation and past attempts to stop. A program's intake assessment, usually based on ASAM criteria, will recommend a starting level.
Outpatient and IOP options near Bethesda
If you need to keep working or caring for family, outpatient care may fit. We list 45 programs within 25 miles of Bethesda that report intensive outpatient, day treatment or regular outpatient services. Intensive outpatient programs usually meet several days a week, and partial hospitalization runs most of the day while you sleep at home. See LGBTQ IOP and day programs.
Maryland rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ rehab in Bethesda.
Who oversees treatment
Maryland's Behavioral Health Administration, part of the Maryland Department of Health, oversees public behavioral health services, and its Office of Quality Assurance conducts compliance reviews and investigations of behavioral health programs.
Public coverage for treatment
Maryland's Medicaid program is HealthChoice, and the state has pursued a federal waiver so Medicaid can pay for residential substance use treatment.
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Using your insurance
Before you call a program, have your insurance card ready and ask three things: is the program in network, does this level of care need prior authorization, and what will you owe after the deductible. Our insurance guides walk through major carriers.
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Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
How long does rehab last?
It depends on the level of care and your progress. Residential programs commonly run several weeks, and outpatient care often continues for months.
Will my information stay private?
Federal rules (42 CFR Part 2) give substance use treatment records extra confidentiality protections beyond standard health privacy law. Ask any program how it handles your records and who can see them.
Can I bring my partner or chosen family into treatment?
Many programs offer family sessions and let you define who counts as family. Ask at intake whether partners and chosen family can take part.
What does it mean that a program reports an LGBTQ program?
Each listed facility told SAMHSA's national treatment survey that it offers a program or group specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer clients. It's self-reported, so ask the program how the group works and how often it meets.
More treatment options near Bethesda
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LGBTQ Rehab in nearby cities
Friendship Heights Village, MDChevy Chase, MDSouth Kensington, MDNorth Bethesda, MDNorth Kensington, MDPotomac, MDForest Glen, MDMcLean, VASilver Spring, MDWheaton, MDAll of Maryland
Guides
- Why LGBTQ-Specific Addiction Treatment Matters | LGBTQ Rehab
- Questions to Ask an LGBTQ Rehab Before You Enroll
- Transgender Rehab: Finding Addiction Treatment That Respects Your Gender
- Minority Stress and Addiction: How Stigma Affects Substance Use
- Family Rejection, Chosen Family and Recovery
- LGBTQ-Friendly vs LGBTQ-Specific Rehab: What's the Difference?