ABOUT JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Part of Johns Hopkins HealthCare, Bayview Medical Center of Baltimore offers a range of treatment programs for individuals struggling with chemical dependency and co-occurring mental health disorders. Along with a 26-bed inpatient unit designed for older adolescents and adults (ages 16+), Bayview offers specialized outpatient-based programs and services for adults, adolescents, and seniors. If necessary, the facility also provides medically monitored detoxification services on-site.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Before beginning treatment, patients participate in an initial evaluation to determine an appropriate level of care and individualized treatment approach. If the patient requires detoxification, they may be referred to the hospital’s Chemical Dependency Unit. During inpatient treatment, patients meet with a psychiatrist daily for one-on-one therapy, attend educational presentations, participate in group counseling, and are introduced to the principles and practices of the 12-step model of recovery.
Although inpatient treatment does not have a maximum length of stay, the goal of the short-term inpatient program is to stabilize the individual and refer them to aftercare programs to sustain recovery, such as a vocational rehabilitation program, sober housing, and Bayview’s age- and issue-specific outpatient programs. If applicable, Bayview also facilitates a methadone maintenance program to assist individuals recovering from opioid/opiate addiction.
Outpatient programs at Bayview Medical Center are comprised of individual and group counseling sessions that address underlying issues that may contribute to specific psychiatric disorders and/or addictive behavior, as well as educational sessions on relapse prevention and coping strategies. Upon discharge, clinicians provide aftercare planning to promote sustained sobriety.
Bayview also provides a specialized, outpatient program for pregnant women and young mothers struggling with addiction. During treatment, patients have access to pediatric and obstetric care, and if necessary, on-site housing to ensure the safety of the mother and child.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Bayview Medical Center employs a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, mental health and substance abuse counselors, occupational therapists, child and adolescent psychologists, case managers, and social workers.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Bayview’s Chemical Dependency Unit accommodates up to 26 patients, who have 24-hour access to medical and nursing attention. While specific information concerning the facility’s accommodations and amenities is limited, six of the seven individuals polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing submitted an average rating of 3.33 out of five stars for the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The two former clients polled by Best-rehabs.com to date offered polarized opinions of the facility. Alum Cara submitted a four-star rating for the facility’s counseling options and a five-star rating for the likelihood she’d recommend the facility to others.
The other alum, Michelle, offered a one-star rating for the facility’s ability to treat co-occurring disorders. “Did not treat comorbidity issues or mental health to go hand in hand,” she wrote. Michelle also offered low ratings for the facility’s counseling options and a two-star rating for its discharge planning.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The four loved ones polled by Best-rehabs.com were split on their opinions of Bayview Medical Center. Offering a five-star rating for the facility’s discharge planning and the treatment staff’s level of experience and training, as well as a four-star rating for its counseling options, a loved one wrote: “Variety of programs to suit the need and requirement.” Praising the facility’s continuum of care, another survey respondent reported that their loved one “responded better there than the many she’d previously tried.”
The other two survey respondents were critical of the facility, and both felt it offered an ineffectual length of inpatient treatment. Both survey respondents submitted one-star ratings for the facility’s counseling options and the level of family participation during treatment.
WHAT STAFF SAY
The sole staff member surveyed by Best-rehabs.com to date felt the program lacked treatment options, offering a two-star rating for the aspect of treatment. The employee also gave a two-star rating for the treatment staff’s level of experience and training, citing inadequately trained staff as a facility weakness.
FINANCING
According to the facility’s website, Bayview Medical Center accepts most private insurance providers, Medicaid, and Medicare, and financial assistance may be available to qualified patients. Six of the seven survey respondents polled on the matter submitted an average rating of 2.83 stars for the facility’s affordability.