Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get in touch with Second Genesis' admissions department?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding admission to a Second Genesis facility, please contact Mark Robinson by calling the administrative office at 301.563.1545
Can you release a client's record?
If you would like to receive any part of a former client’s record, Second Genesis must receive an authorization from the client releasing specific portions of the record to you. We must comply with 42CFR, which is summarized at the bottom of the release form.
Please return that form to us at:
Email:
Fax: 301-563-1546
Mail:MIS Dpmt. c/o Second Genesis
8611 Second Avenue Suite 300
Silver Spring, MD 20910
If you need to telephone, please direct calls to: 301-563-1545 ×221
There is a fee of $25 per client file for records requests. Please send your payment with the request.
Do you provide after-care/continuing care?
As a part of becoming a graduate of Second Genesis, it is required that all clients create a community re-entry plan in which they outline the basic necessities for a successful recovery. Sponsorship and 12-step meetings are strongly advocated as part of the graduates’ life after leaving Second Genesis. We refer clients to our extensive list of allied organizations. We provide continuing out-patient care at our Harvard Street facility. Soon, we will be expanding our out-patient services at our Minnesota Avenue facility.
Is your program based on a 12-step model?
Education and orientation to the 12-step philosophy and programs are an integral part of the residential, outpatient, and intensive outpatient programs. Community support group participation is strongly supported and encouraged throughout treatment, and participation in these groups is included in every client’s discharge plan. Meeting schedules and appropriate phone contact numbers are provided.
How long is the program, and how long do I have to come?
Depending upon the client’s needs, Second Genesis will tailor the program to determine the length of the resident’s visit. 28 days is the minimum length of stay.
Do we treat dual diagnosis patients (with a substance use disorder as well as another behavioral health condition such as depression)?
Yes. Please note that we are not a medical facility, but an abstinence-based center. We do not treat individuals who have moderate to severe cases of mental ill (such as psychosis).
Do you have detox services?
No, Second Genesis does not provide detox services. Should detoxification be deemed necessary, we are more than happy to recommend a list of our local partners.
What should I bring with me?
Individual Clients:
- medical records
- a 30 day supply of any prescription drug medication in its original bottle/packaging
- recent history and physical by a physician
- informal clothing and personal items
- your social security card
- any toiletries should be non-alcohol based
Children
- schedule of immunizations for child
- recent history and physical by a physician for each child
- any prescription drug medication in its original bottle/packaging for each child
- school records for each child
- birth records and social security for each child
Do we treat adolescents?
No, we do not.
Are we an in-patient program?
Yes. Second Genesis provides residential treatment for varying lengths of stay including 28-day programs at the AA, DC and Mellwood locations.
Does Second Genesis accept insurance?
Second Genesis is not covered by health insurance.
How much does Second Genesis cost?
There are two options of payment for paying with money order, check, or credit card. You can pay for 30 days of treatment which is nonrefundable. You may also pay for 60 days or more in which 30 days is non-refundable and the rest in refundable. The refund pertains to whether a client decides to leave the program early.
Our inpatient addiction treatment costs are $150/day (single women and men).
Our inpatient addiction treatment costs are $175/day (co-occurring disorders – i.e. moderate psychiatric illness and addiction).
Our inpatient addiction treatment costs are $230/day (women with children).
Please call our admissions coordinator at the administrative phone number (301) 563-1545 to discuss private pay options.
