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A F Whitsitt Center

Kent County Health Department

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300 Scheeler Road,Chestertown, Maryland 21620
Verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator(Nov 14, 2025)
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Contact Details

Full Address

300 Scheeler Road
Chestertown, Maryland 21620

Phone Numbers

Hours

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Location & Directions

A F Whitsitt Center

300 Scheeler Road, Chestertown, MD 21620

About This Facility

Situated in Chestertown, MD, the A F Whitsitt Center is dedicated to offering a wide array of services for individuals seeking to recover from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health challenges. The facility provides inpatient hospital detoxification and treatment programs tailored to meet the needs of adults grappling with serious emotional disturbances, as well as those who have faced intimate partner violence. Through customized methods like 12-step facilitation and anger management, the center serves adult men and women, along with young adults. With its commitment to high-quality care and a focus on personalized treatment, the A F Whitsitt Center stands out as a leading option for anyone ready to start their path to sobriety.

Insurance Accepted
Medicaid
Private health insurance
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

This facility accepts various insurance plans. Contact them directly to verify coverage for your specific plan.

Services & Amenities
Type of CareDetoxification, Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service SettingsHospital inpatient detoxification, Hospital inpatient treatment, Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Long-term residential, Residential detoxification, Residential/24-hour residential, Short-term residential
Medications OfferedBuprenorphine used in Treatment, Naltrexone used in Treatment
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-based treatment methods used at this facility
12-step facilitation
Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Matrix Model
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Treatments
Click on any treatment type to learn more about our specialized programs
Programs & Groups
Specialized treatment programs tailored to specific populations and needs
Adult men
Adult women
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced trauma
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
Pregnant/postpartum women
Seniors or older adults
Veterans
Payment & Insurance
Financial options and accepted insurance plans

Insurance Plans

Medicaid
Private health insurance
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Options

Cash or self-paymentFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsSAMHSA funding/block grants

Insurance coverage varies by plan. Contact the facility to verify your specific coverage and out-of-pocket costs.

Licenses & Certifications
Verified accreditations and quality certifications
CARF InternationalCARF Accredited
SAMHSASAMHSA Listed

All Certifications

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
State department of health
Who We Serve
Patient demographics and populations served

Age Groups

AdultsYoung Adults

Gender

FemaleMale
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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on available information, this facility accepts Medicaid, Private health insurance, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. However, insurance coverage can vary by plan and individual circumstances. Please contact the facility directly to verify if your specific insurance plan is accepted and what services are covered.

Important Notice

This website provides general information about addiction treatment facilities. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911 for immediate assistance. For substance abuse help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Data sourced from SAMHSA Treatment Locator, state licensing databases, and facility submissions.