Addictions Program
AdDICTIONS PROGRAM – aDULT SERVICES
The mission of the Talbot County Addictions Program (TCAP) is to provide the finest quality, most caring and complete recovery support services to residents of Talbot County. We aspire to improve the quality of life for our clients and our community by reducing problems associated with addiction-related and co-occurring disorders.
Services Offered/Provided
The Talbot County Addictions Program provides the following services to help individuals achieve their goals, and to restore hope and wellness within the community:
Screening and referrals to Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health treatment providers and resources. Contact: 410-819-5600 or visit our location
Recovery support services such as Care Coordination and Peer Support can connect you with inpatient or outpatient facilities, mental health services, food pantries, shelters, transportation, fitness/wellness & recovery facilities, community based meetings, resources for jobs, and more!
Care Coordinators assist individuals as they transition into the recovery community by providing MDRN Recovery Housing, a connection to community or faith-based services and other human service organizations. Contact: Nianja Thomas at 410-463-9427 or Tara Lewis-Murray 410-819-5679 for eligibility and enrollment.
Peer Support Specialists are people who have been successful in the recovery process and are able to guide others who are experiencing similar situations through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment. Contact: Alex Baldwin at 410-443-5484 to strengthen your means to achieve and remain in recovery.
Circuit Problem-Solving Court – Provides monitoring for participants in the Circuit Problem-Solving Court Program. The goal is to provide a therapeutic response to substance use rather than a punitive response.
TCA Addiction Specialist – Provides screenings and referrals for individuals referred by the Department of Social Services case managers including TCA applicants/recipients and food supplement applicants and recipients convicted of a high volume drug-related felony.
Referrals for women with children are available.
Interpreter services are available.
Service Location:
Talbot County Health Department
100 South Hanson Street
Easton, MD 21601
410-819-5600
Program Phone Number: 410-819-5600
Service Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Fees/Charges:
Persons with Medicaid and private insurance are being referred to private providers in the community.
There are no fees for Peer Recovery Support and Care Coordination services for those who qualify.
If you aren’t covered for substance use disorder treatment or have high co-pays or deductibles, call 410-819-5600 as other options may be available to help cover costs.
LOCAL PRIVATE PROVIDERS – SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS PROGRAMS
Community Behavioral Health
Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Phone: (844) 224-5264 ext. 19
Gratitude Behavioral Health
Substance Use Outpatient Services
Phone: 410-770-4446
Shore Behavioral Health at UMM Shore Regional Health
Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Vivitrol for Opioid Use Disorder
Phone: 410-822-1000 x5452
Life’s Energy Wellness Center, Inc.
Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder, DUI/DWI Alcohol Education
Phone: 800-867-2395
Chesapeake Treatment Services
Medication Assisted Treatment for Opiate Addiction
Phone: 410-822-7150
BNJ Health Services
Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Phone: 410-763-9040
Mobile Treatment Unit
Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (Suboxone, counseling and tele-psychiatry included)
Fridays Only: 9:30AM – 12:00PM at 200 Railroad Avenue, St. Michaels
Phone: Call for Intake: 410-479-1882 prior to arrival
Choptank Community Health
Mental Health/Counseling, Medical & Dental Services, Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Phone: 410-745-0200 or (833) 916-1010
MAT Clinics
Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (Suboxone and Sublocade)
Phone: 410-220-0720
KeepSober
DUI/DWI Alcohol Education
**Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the administering and dispensing of Methadone and other federally approved medications at relatively stable dosage levels, in conjunction with appropriate services to improve recovery efforts.
**Vivitrol is a non-addictive monthly injection used to prevent relapse to opioid dependence after opioid detox.
**If you have stopped or plan to stop drinking alcohol completely and think Vivitrol may help your path forward in recovery, talk to your healthcare provider about Vivitrol or other treatment with medications.
CRISIS SERVICES/HOTLINES
Eastern Shore Mobile Crisis
1-888-407-8018
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence
1-800-927-4673
For All Seasons Hotline
1-800-310-7273
Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-422-0009
Trevor Lifeline
(LGBTQ-sensitive)
1-866-488-7386
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
En Espanol 1-888-628-9454
TTY 1-800-799-4889
Family Crisis Resource Center
301-759-9244
Life Crisis Center
410-749-HELP
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Services
410-531-6677
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255
Text 838255
Problem Gambling Helpline
1-800-GAMBLER
Maryland Poison Center
1-800-222-1222
For More Resources
Updated 9-21-2022