Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home

12146 Cedar Ridge Road, Williamsport, MD 21795

2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home

  • Location: Williamsport, MD
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Nutrition Counseling and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home

Cedar Ridge Ministries Children's Home supports at-risk boys, ages 12-17, facing challenging circumstances and potential involvement with mental health or juvenile justice systems. They provide a supportive environment, helping them overcome their past. Their holistic care model guides individuals toward a healthier future, fostering stability and purpose.
Their comprehensive approach nurtures mind, spirit, and body. Patients receive individual and group therapy, specialized education, psychiatric care, and full medical support. Their services help individuals overcome past problems, enabling them to achieve their full potential as productive community members through educational, spiritual, community, and physical growth.
Located on a beautiful rural campus at Williamsport, Maryland, Cedar Ridge offers diverse, enriching programs. Residents engage in numerous extracurricular activities, including art, music, and athletics. They also enjoy an extensive summer recreation program and other activities, all designed to support holistic development and provide diverse experiences.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Adolescents Children Boys

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Residential/24-hour residential
Other residential treatment facility
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team
Private non-profit organization
Medicare Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds State education agency funds State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds
Young adults Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults
Vaping not permitted
Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 5 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

12146 Cedar Ridge Road, Williamsport, MD, 21795

Quick Facts

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(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Individual Treatment Christian

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Cedar Ridge Ministries Childrens Home offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Nutrition Counseling. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in MD or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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