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Embark at Chevy Chase is dedicated to delivering mental health and addiction recovery services tailored for adolescents and young adults between the ages of 9 and 18, along with their families. The center's most comprehensive care option is the partial hospitalization program (PHP), which offers a structured therapeutic environment focused on both individual and group therapy sessions. Participants receive individualized attention from educators and tutors who assist with academic requirements, allowing them to earn transferable school credits. This program is designed for youths facing acute psychiatric challenges that require support but not constant supervision, employing various therapeutic techniques such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), personal coaching, counseling, group therapy, family sessions, and experiential activities. For those who need a step-down option, the intensive outpatient program (IOP) is available, providing similar therapeutic benefits with sessions scheduled in the evenings to fit around educational or work obligations. Each participant in the IOP has a personalized treatment plan that may incorporate methods like trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and SMART Recovery for addiction treatment. In this program, patients are typically engaged for at least 12 hours each week, often attending sessions for three hours a day over 4 to 6 days. Additionally, Embark at Chevy Chase provides a virtual IOP, allowing for greater flexibility and accessibility in treatment when in-person participation is not feasible.
Embark focuses on assisting young individuals facing various mental health and behavioral challenges. Their skilled staff is equipped to address conditions including borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and anxiety, along with behavioral issues such as eating disorders, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), reactive attachment disorder (RAD), gaming addiction, and substance use disorders.
Treatment Focus
The rehabilitation center specializes in addressing issues related to substance abuse and mental health challenges. Here, you will benefit from personalized treatment designed specifically for your individual needs and conditions. You will acquire essential skills for recovery and foster meaningful relationships in a healing atmosphere.
Accreditation
Joint Commission
Founded
1995
Typical Program Length
6 days
Providers Policy
At our center, we guide you through the process of verifying your insurance benefits, helping you confirm if your coverage is adequate for billing. We will explain the authorization steps and assist with submitting claims to ensure you receive the coverage you deserve. Please note that insurance details may differ based on your region.
Services & Amenities
Insurance Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlueCross BlueShieldBright HealthCareFirstCarelon Behavioral HealthCignaComPsychGuideWellHealthNetHealthPartnersHighmarkHumanaITU FundsIntermountain HealthcareKaiser PermanenteMHNMedicaidMedicareOptumOscarTricareTufts HealthUnited Healthcare
Care Options
Outpatient
Specializations
AdolescentsDepression
Who We Treat
AdolescentsBoysGirlsMenMen and WomenWomenYoung Adults
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-BasedExperientialFamily InvolvementHolisticIndividual TreatmentPersonalized TreatmentTherapeutic CommunityTrauma Informed
Therapies
1-on-1 CounselingAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Art TherapyCognitive Behavioral TherapyDialectical Behavior TherapyEye Movement Therapy (EMDR)Family TherapyGroup TherapyMeditation & Mindfulness
Languages Spoken
English
Aftercare Services
Ability to Call a CounselorAftercare Home SupportAlumni Reunions
Substances We Treat
Co-Occurring DisordersDrug Addiction
Conditions We Treat
AnxietyBipolarDepressionGrief and LossInternet AddictionObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Personality DisordersPost Traumatic Stress DisorderSuicidality
Amenities
Business Center, ComputersInternet
Activities
Alternative Meetings
Location
Location
2 Wisconsin Cir., Ste. 230, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815











