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–photo courtesy of Jennifer Sawyer-
Hygea HealthcareHygea Healthcare leadership was joined by Gov. Wes Moore, Special Secretary Emily Keller of the Maryland Office of Overdose Response, Baltimore County Deputy Administrative Officer Elisabeth Sachs, and former Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins to officially open its cutting-edge, 50-bed, 30,000 sq ft, substance use treatment center at 1210 Middle River Road on Monday, July 29.

“During our first nineteen months, my administration has made health care access a priority. We created an Office of Overdose Response to coordinate efforts and save lives. We directed $13.5 million to pilot programs to improve access to behavioral health services. We just carried out one of the most successful Medicaid renewal campaigns in the country. Maryland is committed to taking care of our people,” said Gov. Moore.

“You cannot have a healthy state without a healthy population. At a time when our state faces disparities in substance dependence; at a time when opioids account for nearly 90 percent of overdose deaths in Maryland—our healthcare partners aren’t just pointing out the challenge, but are choosing to be part of the solution. All of us are touched by this crisis. It will take all of us to stop it. And together, we can – and we must.”

“This project started with a vision. A vision to disrupt the current treatment approach and to create a building which expresses and defines who Hygea Healthcare is and what we offer. A facility which decades from now will stand as a beacon of what treatment should look like and how quality treatment can be delivered using whole person care and evidenced based practices,” said Robby Stempler, CEO and Founder of Hygea Healthcare.

“Technology will serve as a key driver to improve the way treatment is delivered. Treatment success is about outcomes and how recovery can be established and maintained by the community we serve. We are excited to open this center and begin helping people transform their lives and start their path of recovery.”

The Hygea Middle River facility provides Level 3.7 and 3.7WM ASAM-certified treatment programs, designed to meet the unique needs of each client. The campus is open and welcoming, designed with extensive green spaces to promote health and healing, while offering the privacy needed to begin the recovery process.

The comprehensive Level 3.7 ASAM treatment program includes medical care and evidence-based activities aimed at improving motivation, enhancing readiness for change, building recovery skills, and preparing clients for transition to lower levels of longer-term care. In addition to traditional cognitive-behavioral counseling, Hygea Middle River takes a holistic approach to recovery, offering yoga, meditation, recreational therapy, and healthy eating programs.

Hygea expresses its gratitude to Mullan Contracting Company and Curry Architects for their exceptional work in designing and constructing the center.

Hygea Healthcare at Middle River Ribbon Cutting with Governor Wes Moore, Hygea Healthcare Founder & CEO, Robby Stempler and more.