- Behavioral Health, Community, News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel County leaders and educators convened Tuesday at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) for “No Wrong Door, Hope for Recovery,” a day-long symposium to commemorate the 25th anniversary of AAMC’s substance abuse and mental health treatment facility, Pathways. Speakers and guests discussed the county’s latest efforts to address mental health and substance abuse in our youth and community. In remarks during the symposium, AAMC’s Executive Vice President of Integrated Care Delivery and Chief Operating Officer Maulik Joshi underscored AAMC’s continued efforts to increase critical mental health services in the county. “We remain committed to improving access and providing high-quality addiction treatment and mental health care to all in need in our community.” Part of that commitment, Joshi said, is working to establish AAMC’s proposed mental health hospital. AAMC’s mental health hospital would double Anne Arundel County’s inventory of mental health beds, and serve up to 900 patients a year who would otherwise be transferred out of AAMC’s care. AAMC filed a Certificate of Need (CON) application with the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) in 2016 to gain approval to establish the mental health hospital. The MHCC must grant the CON before this service is available to the community. The event concluded Tuesday evening with a keynote address by former congressman and mental health advocate Patrick Kennedy. Kennedy discussed his work to combat medical and societal discrimination against mental illness and addiction. “Today, mental health and addiction is separate and unequal from the rest of medicine,” Kennedy declared. In his talk, he opened up about his own battle with substance abuse and mental illness. The day’s speakers also included: State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County Wes Adams, Director of Anne Arundel County Crisis Response System Jen Corbin, Major for Anne Arundel County Police Ross Passman, Author Lisa Hillman, WBAL anchor Keith Mills, Executive Director of Maryland Addictions Directors Council Tracey Myers-Preston, and members of AAMC leadership. Pathways provides 25 Years of Care Over its existence, Pathways has helped more than 50,000 people find their path to recovery. The 40-bed freestanding complex on the outskirts of Annapolis is open 24 hours a day for inpatient and outpatient treatment. The facility provides care not only to residents in the immediate surrounding areas, but also for those from nearby states. Pathways serves as a primary addiction resource with innovative programs, such as: A family wellness workshop that educates family members on how they can assist in the recovery process. Pathways nurse liaison program, which helps facilitate admission and treatment of substance abuse clients that are already admitted to AAMC or the emergency department. A prevention program partnership with Anne Arundel County Public School’s to provide substance abuse education to area faculty and students. Patients are referred to Pathways by health care providers, family members, educators, alumni, state and local agencies, etc. To refer patients, or to request an evaluation, call Pathways at 410-573-5400 or at 800-322-5858.0
- Behavioral HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAs you enjoy colorful leaves and brisk temperatures, take a moment to recognize National Addiction Treatment Week during the third week in October. This annual initiative raises awareness about substance use disorder as a chronic, treatable disease and helps undo the stigma that surrounds it. Substance use changes your brain and your behavior. At Luminis Health, we understand that those impacted by substance use disorder are not in control, and we want to help you take that control back. Risk factors Substance use disorders are treatable medical disorders that affect a person’s brain and behavior, leading to an inability to control their use of drugs – whether legal or illegal – including alcohol or medications. Substance use disorders can develop from the use of many types of mood/mind-altering substances, with people developing dependencies on alcohol, stimulants, marijuana, opiates and others. Risk factors for developing a substance use disorder can include: Family history of substance use Readily available alcohol or drugs Starting substance use at a young age The presence of an untreated mental health condition Available treatment options It is important to realize you are not alone and there is hope. Many available treatment options are available to meet you or your loved ones needs, such as: Twelve-step support groups and other self-help groups, such as Celebrate Recovery Office-based treatment with a psychiatrist or primary care doctor using medications that are FDA-approved for substance use disorders Outpatient treatment—including intensive outpatient treatment—at substance use disorder treatment programs Inpatient residential treatment centers Recovery residences to help promote long-term change Resources It can sometimes be difficult to know where to begin your path to recovery. Here are some trusted organizations: Maryland residents can access substance use services by calling 211 and pressing 1, by visiting https://211md.org or by texting 898-211 and entering your zip code. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) national helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is a confidential, free 24-hour hotline for individuals or family members facing mental or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups and community-based organizations. You can also visit SAMHSA’s online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you. Closer to home, Luminis Health Pathways offers care for individuals that need support with managing addiction and substance use. Support for loved ones If you have a loved one who is struggling with a substance use disorder, you must take proactive steps to help them on their journey to stay sober and drug-free. Here are some suggestions: Start by having an open and non-judgmental conversation with your loved one, expressing your concern and support. Encourage them to seek professional help, such as a therapist, counselor, or addiction specialist, who can provide the necessary guidance and treatment options. Find a support group. Al-Anon and Alateen can be very helpful in learning how to take care of yourself while also discovering how to appropriately support your loved one with a substance use disorder. Consider a therapy-based education program for families. Luminis Health offers family wellness workshops. Call (443) 481-5449 for upcoming dates and more information. Be patient and understanding, as recovery can be challenging and an ongoing process. There’s always hope “I have seen many more substance use disorder success stories than failures in my years of practice,” says Dr. Aliya Jones, executive medical director of behavioral health for Luminis Health. “Most people are eventually successful when they are able to use available resources for support and stay engaged in their care.” To learn more about substance use disorder and treatment, please visit here. Author Aliya Jones, MD, is the executive medical director of Behavioral Health for Luminis Health.0
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogLuminis Health Pathways, the region’s premiere substance use treatment center, is marking 30 years of caring for patients seeking help for substance use and addiction. The nationally accredited facility, located on Riva Road in Annapolis, provides detoxification, residential, and outpatient substance use services for patients throughout Maryland. “Founded in 1992, Luminis Health Pathways has provided exceptional care for thousands of patients who live in the communities we serve,” said Sherry Perkins, president of Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. “It’s called Pathways because everyone’s journey to recovery follows a unique path, and three decades later, the staff continues to be a beacon of hope for those struggling with drug and alcohol use as well as related mental health disorders.” Fast Facts about Luminis Health Pathways: Treated more than 26,000 patients since 1992 In the last year, we provided care to 1,100 inpatients and provided more than 5,900 outpatient visits Most accessed service is residential treatment, including Detoxification and Rehabilitation Normal stay is 14-28 days in our 40 inpatient residential bed facility Comprehensive outpatient group offerings, medication services, and Intensive Outpatient Programs and to help sustain recovery. 70% successful transition rate and nationally ranked for patient satisfaction. “Pathways provides evidence-based, comprehensive services for people looking to recover from a substance use disorder,” says Dr. Aliya Jones, executive medical director of Behavioral Health for Luminis Health. All communities need and deserve high-quality substance use disorder care provided in a compassionate and culturally sensitive environment and Luminis Health Pathways is well-positioned to provide the highest standards of care for patients.” Most patients seeking care at Luminis Health Pathways are treated for alcohol and opioids. “One of the bold goals of Luminis Health’s Vision 2030 is to eliminate opioid addiction in our communities,” said Danny Watkins, senior director, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Behavioral Health Nursing and Operations. “Thanks to the compassion, collaboration, and hard-work of our Treatment Teams throughout our programs and communities, we are seeing a decrease in opioid overdoses in our region. Luminis Health and Pathways have decreased access to unneeded prescription opioids, and increased access to evidence based initiatives like Medication Assisted Treatment, Narcan, and Prevention Education services.”0
- Behavioral HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogMany of us have visited an urgent care clinic for a cut finger or flu-like symptoms. Urgent care centers are convenient because you typically don’t need an appointment. What may be new to you is the idea of walk-in behavioral health urgent care. To help address the mental health crisis in this country, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center now offers behavioral health urgent care in its new Behavioral Health Pavilion (8200 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD 20706). The Behavioral Health Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic for the treatment of non-life-threatening behavioral health (mental health and substance use) needs. The clinic focuses on the treatment of behavioral health symptoms in patients ages four and older—this may include assessment for behavioral health treatment or safety, initiation of medication for mild to moderate mental health symptoms or referral to behavioral health services and resources. When Is It Appropriate to Visit the ER vs. Behavioral Health Urgent Care? The Behavioral Health Urgent Care provides the community with an additional layer of behavioral health support and—when appropriate—serves as an alternative to the emergency room (ER) for mental health evaluation and treatment. An ER should still be utilized in cases of: A suicide attempt or suicidal thoughts with the intention of hurting oneself. Self-harm that requires medical treatment. Active psychosis or behaviors that are causing aggression, agitation, or paranoia. Side effects from medication. Any unsafe behaviors. Active overdose. Uncontrolled mania. What to Expect as a Behavioral Health Urgent Care Patient After registering and completing intake forms upon arrival at the Behavioral Health Urgent Care, patients are escorted to a secure area to safely store any personal effects or valuables. They are then greeted by a registered nurse who will take the patient’s vital signs and obtain a brief history of symptoms, medications and any other pertinent information. Patients then speak with a licensed mental health clinician or psychiatric nurse practitioner for clinical evaluation. The team of providers answers any patient questions and makes recommendations for follow-up care. Treatment depends on the determined need after the initial assessment is made. Patients may be provided a prescription for medication, a follow-up appointment for therapy, medication management for on-going support or other clinically appropriate referrals. Behavioral Health Urgent Care patients may be referred to community providers or they may also continue to receive services at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Pavilion, where ongoing support services are provided including: Individual and intensive group therapy. Medication management. Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization (coming soon!). Residential treatment of substance use disorders (coming soon!). The Luminis Health DCMC Behavioral Health Urgent Care is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Future plans include expanding clinic services to seven days a week. Author Aliya Jones, MD, serves as the Executive Medical Director of Behavioral Health for Luminis Health0
- Location250906175 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401The J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center is a stand-alone mental health facility that provides both inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Opened in 2020, the 56,000 square-foot center includes: A 16-bed inpatient mental health unit, featuring all private rooms. A psychiatric day hospital (also known as a partial hospitalization program). An intensive outpatient treatment program. Referral and care coordination services for community-based treatment. The McNew Family Medical Center includes a courtyard, patient and family lounge space, a meditation room, and a community conference room. It also has a secure ambulance bay to safely transfer new patients into the building. The center shares a campus with Pathways, which provides detox, residential, and outpatient substance use services. Having all mental health services together allows us to serve more people, in one place, for a variety of overlapping issues., We offer both inpatient and outpatient care at this facility. You can use our Find Care Find Care tool to schedule mental health care within Luminis Health. Or, choose below from the most frequently searched services at this medical center., The McNew Family Medical Center is an all-inclusive mental health facility, offering inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient care. It also shares a campus with Pathways, a facility that provides inpatient and outpatient therapy for substance abuse. Parking Information The parking lot is in front of McNew Family Medical Center and Pathways, on the other side of Harry S. Truman Parkway., We offer various levels of care, and admission to each program works differently. Note that if you are having a mental health crisis and need emergency care, the Emergency Departments at both LHAAMC Emergency Room LHAAMC and LHDCMC Emergency Room LHDCMC provide emergency psychiatric services. Inpatient mental health unit The inpatient mental health unit is an acute hospital. It provides a short-term psychiatric treatment program for people 18 and older who meet admission criteria. Patients are admitted both voluntarily and involuntarily based on psychiatric assessment and referral from a hospital's emergency department. We do not accept walk-ins. Psychiatric day hospital This intensive daytime treatment program offers mental health services for adults age 18 and older. The program is halfway between inpatient and outpatient care. Adults attend daily sessions from 9 am until 3:30 pm and return home at night. It's designed to help those moving from 24/7 inpatient care and those who need to stabilize a condition to prevent a lengthy hospital stay. Your doctor must refer you before you can enroll, Referral form for the Psychiatric Day Hospital using this referral form . If you need a doctor who specializes in mental health, call Luminis Health Mental Health Specialists Luminis Health Mental Health Specialists at Call 410-573-9000 410-573-9000 . Outpatient mental health treatment Through Luminis Health Mental Health Specialists, we offer outpatient therapy for people who are transitioning from the inpatient program or day program. We also offer traditional, office-based therapy services for adults and children 6 years and older. Beginning in June 2022, all of these services will be consolidated at McNew Medical Center. To connect with counseling and therapy services, call Call 410-573-9000 410-573-9000. Substance abuse treatment All of our substance abuse treatment programs are housed at Pathways. We have inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. They each have different admission processes. Learn about Pathways treatment at Pathways . , What to Expect When Attending the Day Program The Psychiatric Day Hospital features many of the same types of therapy as the inpatient program, but patients go home at night. If you've been released from the inpatient unit, it's a good step-down program. Adults attend daily sessions from 9 am until 3:30 pm. We use many of the same therapies as in-hospital patients, and patients who have been with us can continue with their work. We create a tailored treatment plan for each person. How long they stay depends on their unique needs. Whenever possible, we invite family members and support systems to take part in the treatment and healing process. What to Expect During Outpatient Therapy For those who are ready to step down again, we offer intensive outpatient therapy. Adults and adolescents come three days a week, 4 hours a day. We also offer more traditional outpatient therapy and medication management. This involves regular appointments with a therapist or psychiatrist, but not daily or multiple times a week. What to Expect During Your Inpatient Stay The average length of stay in the inpatient unit is 5 to 7 days. However, all stays are individualized and based on clinical criteria for admission and continuing stay. Our team uses a variety of therapies, depending on what you need. The focus is on stabilizing people and helping them start—or restart—their journey toward healing. After being assessed by a psychiatrist and other care team members, inpatients may do a variety of therapies, such as: One-on-one and group therapy Activity and occupational therapy Art therapy Family therapy Pet therapy Treatment with medication Goal setting and practice developing social skills Assessments for mental and physical health Psychological testing, As soon as an individual is admitted to the inpatient program, in partnership with the patient and their support system, we begin planning for discharge. We want to make sure that you are set up to continue down the path of healing and recovery when you leave here. As appropriate, we invite your therapist or any other mental health providers you see to be part of discharge planning. That way, you'll have continuity of care available to you upon discharge. Our social worker can work with you and your support systems to help connect you with the resources you will need, whether it be housing, job training/employment, or financial assistance. Your discharge occurs when you no longer need an acute hospital level of care. Part of the discharge planning process is to help determine what next level of service you will most benefit from. That may include group therapy, individual therapy, or other services., A Space of Light, Healing, and Hope We designed the McNew Family Medical Center with both safety and aesthetics in mind. We created a secure environment where patients feel safe and family members know their loved one is receiving top-notch care, 24/7. But just as important, it's a beautiful, light-filled space that buzzes with positivity. Mental health issues can feel dark and chaotic. The building attempts to counter that with an abundance of natural light and rooms that radiate peace. Your Room All rooms are private rooms. Each is equipped with a private bathroom and shower. The rooms are safe and secure but are designed to feel comfortable. There are home-like touches throughout, including wood cabinetry, built-in desks, and artwork. Windows provide natural light, but are outfitted with safe internal blinds to control the light., We keep both your body and brain nourished while you're here. We try to take care of as many details as possible so that you can focus on healing. Meals for inpatients and day program We provide three meals a day, plus snacks, for inpatients. We also provide lunch and snacks for those who come to the day program. Spiritual care Inpatients are able to have visits from a spiritual leader associated with their faith., We welcome visitors to the building who have a reason to be there. These visitors include family members and significant others who are involved with treatment, assuming the patient's agreement. These visits are usually in the evenings and on weekends, but we can make accommodations as needed.Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Inpatient Therapy for Substance Abuse, Outpatient Therapy for Mental Health, Outpatient Therapy for Substance Abuse, Depression and Anxiety, Adventure Therapy0
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