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Our addiction services and counseling are designed for people who are deaf and hard of hearing in Maryland. Patients must also have a primary diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder and a secondary diagnosis of a mental health disorder to access our addiction treatments. Our clinic in downtown Baltimore considers not only the challenges of overcoming addiction, but also the difficulties of living in a world that takes hearing for granted.

All our staff members are fluent in American Sign Language. Additionally, we always have staff interpreters available on-site, further enhancing our commitment to quality addiction services. The DASAM team will help you create a relapse prevention and recovery plan, provide DUI/DWI educational sessions, advocate for your disability rights and much more.

Location and Hours

DASAM is located in the UM Addiction Treatment Center in Baltimore.

Open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Evenings are available by appointment only.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call our video phone (VP) number: 443-965-9172.

Addiction Services Treatment Options

We have been a state-accredited behavioral health treatment provider since 2000. Our addiction services provide dual-diagnosis services (addictions and mental health) for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in Maryland. We want to be a part of your recovery and will see you even if you don't have health insurance or cannot afford our care.

DASAM offers a variety of behavioral health treatment options to meet the needs of our clients. These include:

  • Deaf support groups, including interpreted NA/AA meetings and women's and men's groups
  • Individual/group counseling, including DUI counseling and stress/anger management
  • Substance use assessment
  • Medical and psychiatric evaluations
  • Case management and medical care coordination
  • Methadone and buprenorphine maintenance
  • Addiction education and relapse prevention
  • Urine screens and breathalyzer tests
  • Housing and employment assistance
  • Disability rights advocacy

The DASAM program works closely with the University of Maryland Addiction Treatment Programs and the buprenorphine treatment program to help clients addicted to heroin or other opioids. Staff interpreters are utilized for physical examinations, nursing assessments and one-on-one counseling sessions.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

The DASAM program collaborates with the University of Maryland's Intensive Outpatient Program. Clients referred to this program attend interpreted groups daily for six to 12 weeks.

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