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Easily accessible by highway and public transportation, Transformation Healthcare offers a complete continuum of substance use and dual-diagnosis care for adults. Trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy is complemented by 12-step integration and strong peer support. The center provides strong case management assistance including help with replacing IDs and applying for public health benefits. Telehealth options are available for outpatient care.

Address

7060 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • American Indian or Alaska Native
  • Arabic
  • Any Chinese Language
  • Creole
  • Farsi
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Hmong
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Tagalog
  • Vietnamese
  • Ojibwa
  • Yupik
  • English

Treatment

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Service members
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

12-Step Integration and Peer Support

The 12 steps are woven into the center’s treatment approach, offering access to Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings and guidance through core recovery principles. This structure supports clients in finding peer connection and guidance beyond formal treatment. Recovery coaches and mentors, many of whom have lived experience with substance use, help clients navigate the steps along their recovery path.

Support for Underserved Populations

The center prioritizes care for clients often overlooked in traditional treatment settings. Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families receive culturally informed, trauma-aware support. The program also welcomes justice-involved individuals, offering case management and access to housing aid. Care staff are equipped to treat co-occurring mental health conditions, chronic pain, and complex medical needs like HIV/AIDS. Treatment for gambling addiction is also available.

Dual-Diagnosis Care for Substance Use and Mental Health

Mental health care is fully interwoven in the center’s recovery process. Therapists and medical staff work together to address the emotional and psychological roots of substance use using evidence-based approaches. Treatment plans are shaped by real-time mental health assessments, ensuring care evolves with each client’s progress. This integration helps clients build coping skills, manage emotional triggers, and stabilize mood and behavior toward lasting recovery.

Strong Case Management and Post-Discharge Planning

The center offers comprehensive case management adapted for individual needs. Staff help clients navigate services like housing applications, identification recovery, and public benefits enrollment. Staff assist with job searches, interview prep, and finding connections to social services. This support continues post-discharge, with coordinated aftercare planning and follow-up to ensure continuity. Clients step into the next phase of recovery with practical tools and ongoing guidance to reduce relapse risk and build long-term stability.

Empowering Education for Life After Treatment

Programs include life skills development, with education on budgeting, time management, and communication, as well as job training tailored to individual goals. Clients gain hands-on support with employment readiness, including résumé writing and interview practice. Recovery coaches and mentors reinforce daily routines and offer guidance on navigating work, housing, and relationships in early recovery.

Patient Reviews

Clients frequently highlight the staff’s dedication, describing them as supportive and willing to guide individuals through personal and logistical hurdles. Many mention feeling respected and cared for, noting strong emotional support and practical help with housing, benefits, and transportation.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Domestic violence support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Activities

  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

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The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is one of the most trusted names in healthcare. If a rehab center has this accreditation, it means they meet strong national standards for safety, treatment quality, and staff training.

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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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National Committee for Quality Assurance

NCQA looks at how well a program stays on track?measuring results, using data to improve, and staying accountable. While it's more common in health insurance and medical clinics, some rehab centers earn this too. It means the program runs like a well-oiled machine and keeps getting better.

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Council on Accreditation

COA is known for reviewing organizations that support families and communities, including addiction treatment programs. Their seal means the rehab center has strong leadership, treats people with dignity, and follows proven practices across all levels of care.

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Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program

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SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

This is a federal certification for programs that offer medication like methadone or buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction. It means the center is legally approved to provide this care, follows strict safety rules, and combines medication with counseling to support long-term recovery.

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Reviews and Ratings

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  • Staff is dedicated and genuinely cares about clients' success.
  • The environment is calm and nurturing, promoting healing.
  • Clients receive comprehensive support, including assistance with essential needs.
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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

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