A.F. Whitsitt Center – Chestertown, Maryland
A.F. Whitsitt Center has provided residential addiction treatment in Maryland for adults with addiction and co-occurring disorders since 1983. The Kent County Health Department operates this state-funded program, which has grown from its original capacity of 40 beds after Maryland’s Heroin and Opioid Emergency Task Force awarded funding to expand access.
We compiled this unclaimed profile from public records and licensing data. For specifics on current programs, availability, and admissions, contact the facility directly.
About A.F. Whitsitt Center
A.F. Whitsitt Center treats residential care as the start of a longer recovery path, not an isolated event. Every admission begins with a medical assessment and psychiatric evaluation, then moves into a personalized plan drawing on medications for addiction treatment, individual and group therapy, and relapse prevention work. Twelve crisis stabilization beds, funded through a SAMHSA grant, give people in acute opioid or stimulant crisis a four-day stay to stabilize before transferring to another level of care.
Discharge planning connects patients to recovery residences and community support. Recovery in Motion, a free peer-led outpatient program, extends that support after discharge. Priority admission for expectant mothers reflects a deliberate choice to serve one of the region’s most vulnerable populations first.
What Makes A.F. Whitsitt Center Different?
Priority admission for expectant mothers is a meaningful choice for a public health department program. Pregnant women often face steep barriers to residential addiction treatment elsewhere, and Whitsitt puts them first in line. The dedicated crisis stabilization beds also stand out. A four-day stabilization track for acute opioid or stimulant crisis gives the region a fast-access option that a standard 21-day residential intake process doesn’t provide.
Trust Features
- CARF
Levels of Care
- Inpatient/Residential
- Medical Detoxification
- Aftercare Support
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Population(s) Served
- Men
- Women
- Pregnant Women
- Young Adults
- Seniors (65+)
- Men and Women
Treatment Offerings
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Life Skills
- Relapse Prevention
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Medication Management
- Psychotherapy
- Case Management Services
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Individualized Treatment
- Vivitrol Injections
Payment Options/Accepted Insurance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Always verify your specific coverage and confirm directly with the facility. Plans and acceptance may change.
Amenities
- Walking Trails
- Access To Nature
- Air-Conditioned Rooms
- Laundry Services
- Private or Shared Rooms
Additional Information
- Long-Term Treatment
- State-Funded
Get Answers About A.F. Whitsitt Center
The program accepts Medical Assistance (Maryland Medicaid), uninsured funding for those with Medicare, and self-pay.
Costs depend on individual coverage and eligibility. Medical Assistance and uninsured funding options help keep the program accessible, so it’s worth confirming your specific situation with the facility.
Yes, and with priority. Expectant mothers receive priority admission over other patients.
See our directory of rehab centers for pregnant women in Maryland.
Integrated treatment addresses both substance use and mental health together, with options like grief counseling and trauma-informed care.
Visit our page on dual diagnosis treatment programs in Maryland.
The recommended stay is about 21 days for residential treatment, though medical detox alone typically runs 5 to 7 days.
About This Profile: This is an informational profile and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AddictionResource.net. Paid advertisements may appear on this page and are always clearly identified.
To contact this facility directly, use the information listed under “Contact Information”.
Information on this page is subject to change; verify details directly with the facility before making decisions. If any information is inaccurate or outdated, facility representatives can claim or update this listing here.