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Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center · Gaithersburg, MD

Freedom Center

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Inpatient Treatment Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Address
202 Perry Pkwy #5
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Accredited by
Joint Commission
Insurance accepted
4 carriers including Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross Blue Shield

About

About Freedom Center

Freedom Center is a Joint Commission-accredited drug and alcohol addiction treatment center located at 202 Perry Pkwy in Gaithersburg, Maryland, serving residents of Montgomery County and surrounding communities including Buckeystown and Brookeville. The facility operates 24 hours a day and provides a full spectrum of care under physician and clinical oversight, making it one of the few programs in the region where someone can enter medical detox and progress through multiple levels of treatment without changing facilities.

The center’s levels of care begin with medical detox — the clinical starting point for individuals dependent on alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other substances who require supervised withdrawal management. From there, patients can step into residential or inpatient treatment for structured, round-the-clock care, or transition into a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), or standard outpatient programming as their clinical needs evolve. This continuum means treatment intensity can be calibrated without forcing a facility change at vulnerable moments in recovery.

Clinical leadership at Freedom Center includes Medical Director Dr. Mark Illumanti, MD, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Nadine Fogoum, DNP, BC-PHMNP, and Clinical Director Judy Serfaty, LCPC, LPC, NCC. Therapeutic services confirmed at the facility include individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and 12-Step immersion. The program also addresses co-occurring psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other dual diagnosis presentations.

Freedom Center accepts major insurance plans including Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna, which broadens access for families in the greater Gaithersburg area making urgent decisions about detox or inpatient placement. The facility treats a wide range of substance dependencies — including heroin, opioids, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, prescription drugs, and alcohol — alongside co-occurring mental health diagnoses, making it a viable option for individuals whose addiction and psychiatric needs require concurrent clinical attention.

  • Medical detox through outpatient — one facility covers the full continuum so patients are not transferred during withdrawal or early treatment
  • Joint Commission accreditation signals verified clinical standards for families evaluating detox and inpatient programs
  • Physician-led medical detox team includes an MD Medical Director and a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner for dual diagnosis cases
  • Treats a broad range of substance dependencies including opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs alongside co-occurring psychiatric conditions
  • Open 24 hours and accepts Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna — critical for families making same-day detox placement decisions

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Inpatient Treatment Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Outpatient Program
Conditions
Dual Diagnosis Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression PTSD Schizophrenia Personality Disorders OCD Alcohol Addiction Cocaine Addiction Amphetamine Addiction Marijuana Addiction Benzodiazepine Addiction Heroin Addiction Opioid Addiction Prescription Drug Addiction Stimulant Addiction Methamphetamine Addiction Barbiturate Addiction Inhalant Addiction
Methods
Individual Therapy Group Therapy Family Therapy Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Dialectical-Behavior Therapy 12-Step Immersion

Location

Where it is

202 Perry Pkwy #5, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management in Gaithersburg, MD

For individuals physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other substances, medical detox is the necessary first step before any rehabilitation can begin. Freedom Center provides medically supervised detox as the entry point of its treatment continuum, with 24-hour operations and physician oversight led by Medical Director Dr. Mark Illumanti, MD. This structure allows clinicians to monitor withdrawal symptoms in real time and intervene as needed — a level of supervision that outpatient or self-managed detox cannot provide.

Withdrawal from certain substances carries serious medical risk. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal in particular can produce life-threatening complications, and opioid withdrawal, while rarely fatal on its own, is often the point at which individuals abandon treatment attempts without clinical support. Having withdrawal management embedded inside a facility that also offers inpatient and residential treatment means the clinical team managing detox can directly coordinate the transition into the next phase of care.

Full Continuum of Care: From Inpatient Detox to Outpatient Programming

Freedom Center's levels of care span medical detox, residential treatment, inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and standard outpatient services. This range allows the clinical team to match treatment intensity to each patient's actual needs rather than defaulting to a single setting. For someone entering in acute withdrawal, inpatient detox provides the appropriate level of oversight. As stability improves, the same facility can step that person down into PHP or IOP without requiring a transfer to an unfamiliar program.

Aftercare support and 12-Step immersion are also part of the confirmed programming at Freedom Center, providing structured continuity as patients move toward independent recovery. The facility's clinical team — including licensed clinical professional counselors, a licensed master social worker, and certified peer recovery specialists — supports patients across these transitions with individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, CBT, and DBT.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions

A significant portion of people seeking addiction treatment have a co-occurring psychiatric condition that, if left unaddressed, increases relapse risk. Freedom Center is equipped to treat dual diagnosis presentations, with confirmed conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and OCD alongside substance use disorders. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Nadine Fogoum, DNP, BC-PHMNP, is part of the clinical team, providing psychiatric-level expertise within the same program managing detox and rehabilitation.

For families searching for a detox center that can also address a loved one's mental health needs simultaneously, this integrated capacity matters. Rather than completing detox at one facility and being referred elsewhere for psychiatric care, patients at Freedom Center receive both services within a single clinical structure — a practical advantage during a period when continuity and consistency are clinically important.

Insurance Coverage and Admissions Information

Freedom Center accepts Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna. For individuals and families evaluating detox programs under time pressure, insurance acceptance at the facility level — rather than through a third-party broker — is a material factor in the admissions decision. The center can be reached at (888) 530-5373 and operates 24 hours a day, which means admissions inquiries are not limited to business hours.

The facility is located at 202 Perry Pkwy #5 in Gaithersburg, MD 20877, within Montgomery County, and serves surrounding communities including Buckeystown and Brookeville. For residents of suburban Maryland seeking a Joint Commission-accredited program with medical detox capability and a full step-down continuum, Freedom Center is among the options available without requiring travel outside the region.

After Care

Continuing support

Aftercare Support 12-Step Immersion

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
Kaiser Permanente Blue Cross Blue Shield Aetna Cigna
Accreditations
Joint Commission

Common questions

FAQs About Freedom Center

Does Freedom Center provide medical detox? +
Yes. Medical detox is one of the confirmed levels of care at Freedom Center in Gaithersburg, MD. The facility operates 24 hours a day and has a physician on the medical team, Medical Director Dr. Mark Illumanti, MD, supporting clinical oversight of the detox process.
What substances does Freedom Center treat? +
Freedom Center treats alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, heroin addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, cocaine addiction, amphetamine addiction, methamphetamine addiction, prescription drug addiction, stimulant addiction, barbiturate addiction, marijuana addiction, and inhalant addiction. The facility also addresses co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use disorders.
What levels of care are available at Freedom Center? +
The facility offers medical detox, residential treatment, inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and outpatient programming. This full continuum allows patients to move through levels of care within the same facility as their clinical needs change.
Is Freedom Center accredited? +
Yes. Freedom Center holds accreditation from the Joint Commission, which is one of the most recognized independent accrediting bodies for behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities in the United States.
What insurance plans does Freedom Center accept? +
Freedom Center accepts Kaiser Permanente, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna. Individuals researching coverage options should contact the facility directly at (888) 530-5373 to confirm current in-network status and benefit levels.
Does Freedom Center treat co-occurring mental health conditions? +
Yes. Freedom Center provides dual diagnosis treatment for conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and OCD alongside addiction. The clinical team includes a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Nadine Fogoum, DNP, BC-PHMNP, who supports psychiatric care within the program.
What therapies are used at Freedom Center? +
Confirmed therapeutic methods at Freedom Center include individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and 12-Step immersion. Aftercare support is also part of the program's confirmed offerings.
Where is Freedom Center located and what areas does it serve? +
Freedom Center is located at 202 Perry Pkwy #5, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, in Montgomery County. The facility serves residents of Gaithersburg, Buckeystown, and Brookeville, Maryland.
Is Freedom Center open 24 hours? +
Yes. Freedom Center operates 24 hours a day. This means admissions inquiries and intake can occur outside standard business hours, which is relevant for individuals or families dealing with an urgent detox or withdrawal situation.
Who leads the clinical team at Freedom Center? +
The clinical team includes Medical Director Dr. Mark Illumanti, MD; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Nadine Fogoum, DNP, BC-PHMNP; Clinical Director Judy Serfaty, LCPC, LPC, NCC; Primary Therapist Amanda Cook, LCPC; and Primary Counselor Melissa Cafarelli, LMSW, CPRS, RPS. The program was founded by James Scribner.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization IOP Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Aftercare recovery programs Opioid Detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Marital/couples counseling Addiction recovery education
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