About ACTC
American Counseling & Treatment Center (ACTC) is a private, for- profit agency providing comprehensive, integrated mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability as well as addiction and education counseling services to promote the health and quality of life for consumers in the Baltimore City area. Any individual in need is eligible to receive services without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, or gender.
ACTC is certified by the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) and Alcohol and Drug Administration to provide Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Intensive Out Patient Therapy, Drug Addiction Counseling Services
- Mental Health Issues
- Heroin Addiction
- Gambling Addiction
- Cocaine Addiction
- Alcohol Addiction
- Smoking Cessation
- DWI / DUI
WHY CHOOSE ACTC ?
ACTC has a vision to inspire confidence and respect as a provider of Psychotherapeutic care services
Mission Statement
Our mission of enriching lives and minds by focusing on strengths and recovery comes to life each day as we work with our community partners and those we serve to create lasting opportunities for mental health, drugs and alcohol recovery. We assist and empower people from all walks of life to become more independent and to maximize the potential of individuals and their families ages (5-17 and 18 & older). We do this by providing a quality person centered approach to behavioral health services. We are Committed in providing a comprehensive, integrated mental health, substance abuse, and mental retardation-developmental disability services that promote the health and quality of life of our community members. Education, Certification and placement of our clients on the job and have a gainful employment make this dream come true.
Vision
It is our vision to become the standard-bearer of premier behavioral care, and therapeutic services. We are committed to providing world-class care and being recognized as a trailblazer in the behavioral health industry.
To be a patient centered integrated health care organization for Baltimore City Residents providing excellence in Intensive Out Patient Therapy, Drug Addiction Counseling & Treatment as we assist our graduates transition into our Allied Health Care Training programs and placement on the job.
We have a vision to inspire confidence and respect as a provider of comprehensive behavioral health care. To be a valued partner in alliances that promotes the health and quality of life for our community and its members.
Goals
- To provide Intensive out Patient & out Patient Addiction Treatment, Counseling and Education. To evaluate and plan for the behavioral health needs of our Baltimore City Community members
- To provide accessible, effective, and efficient Intensive Out Patient & Out Patient to adults clients.
- To advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with addiction challenges.
- To engage in active outreach to assure prevention, early intervention, and coordination of services to reduce the impact of addiction problems & complications for the individuals and community we serve.
- To train, certify and place our clients on the job in their area of interest in the allied health care field of their choice.
Core Values
Integrity
Honest and trustworthy, we follow through on what we promise.
Collaboration
We believe that services and supports are the shared responsibility of communities, governmental/nongovernmental entities and other service providers to meet the needs of people and their families.
Excellence:
We believe services and supports must be provided in an ethical manner, meet established outcome measures, and are based on client’s needs and best practices. Strive for the highest quality and continuous improvement. Be thoughtful and decisive in leadership, accountable for ones actions, willing to admit mistakes, and rigorous in correcting them. We also emphasize the continued education and development of our workforce to provide the best care possible.
Innovation
We believe it is important to embrace new ideas and change in order to improve the public mental health system. We seek dynamic and innovative ways to provide evidence-based services/supports and strive to find creative solutions to inspire hope and help people obtain their goals.
Community
We believe that community-based service and support options should be available and easily accessible in the communities where people live. We believe that services and support options should be designed to meet the particular needs of the person.
Diversity
Flexible, responsive, recoverable, and able to quickly adapt to changing business environments while achieving outstanding results. Composed of people from varied backgrounds. We celebrate and leverage our differences to deliver innovative and effective outcomes.
ACREDITATION
American Counseling & Treatment Center (ACTC) is Approved to offer Counseling and Treatment Services to both Adults and Minors by the Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene.
ACTC is also accreditation by JACHO- Joint Commission of Accreditation. JACHO accreditation is a public seal of trust and commitment to quality based on internationally accepted standards. Achieving this accreditation demonstrates ACTC’s commitment to exceptional, personalized care. An organization receiving the JCHO accreditation has undergone a detailed peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors, during an on-site visit, its commitment to providing programs and services of the highest quality.
ACTC has gained the approval of MEDICAID to provide billable services the above listed age groups of individuals.
Referral Services
Clients are typically referred to our program by:
Inpatient Treatment
Ambulatory Detox
Inpatient Detox
Long Term Inpatient Treatment
A District/Circuit Court Judge
Administrative Law judge in the office of Administrative hearings
MVA may revoked license due to alcohol-related incident
