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Set on a quiet, rural campus in Derwood, The Valley offers luxury residential treatment for adults with substance use disorders, with separate men’s and women’s housing. Clients can step away from daily stressors in a home-like setting with outdoor space, gardens, and a swimming pool, plus chef-prepared meals and wellness options like fitness and yoga. The program also includes an executive-focused track designed for privacy and flexible technology use.

Address

19120 Muncaster Road
Derwood, MD 20855

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Service members
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • Veterans
  • Young adults

Rural, Luxury Campus Built for Focus and Privacy

The Valley’s setting features a residential campus in Derwood, with a pastoral, home-like feel rather than a hospital environment. Outdoor space is used for both downtime and group activities, and amenities like gardens and a pool support rest and routine between sessions. Housing is separated by gender, which can help some people feel more comfortable and focused during early recovery.

Small-Scale Residential Care With a Multidisciplinary Team

The program emphasizes individualized attention through low staff-to-client ratios and a team that includes medical and clinical professionals. Clients can expect structured days supported by counselors, therapists, nursing staff, and medical oversight, alongside peer connection in a residential community. This small-scale approach may be a fit for people who want more direct access to staff and a calmer, less crowded environment.

Integrated Therapy and Medications for Addiction Treatment

The Valley combines substance use treatment with support for co-occurring mental health needs. Treatment approaches listed include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, trauma-related counseling, anger management, and 12-step facilitation. The facility also offers medications for addiction treatment (MAT) when appropriate, including buprenorphine and naltrexone, and may accept clients who arrive with these medications prescribed elsewhere. Assessments, screenings, and other clinical services help guide care throughout a stay.

Executive-Friendly Options and Continued Support After Discharge

For working professionals who need added discretion, The Valley offers a specialized professional program that supports privacy and the ability to stay connected to work responsibilities. After treatment, the facility lists transitional planning and continuing care supports, which may include follow-up options, peer support, recovery coaching, and help connecting to community resources to support the shift back into daily life.

Client Reviews

Clients frequently describe strong support from staff and a setting that feels calm and well cared for, with a smaller set of reviews pointing to gaps in communication.

  • Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many clients say the program helped them build practical recovery skills and leave feeling more prepared for next steps, often describing the experience as life-changing. "I truly didn't know what recovery was all about until I came here."
  • Staff & Care Experience (90% positive): Reviews commonly highlight counselors and staff as engaged, professional, and genuinely supportive, including during difficult moments. Some clients note frustration when communication felt dismissive or when support and professionalism seemed uneven. "The staff here are incredibly professional and compassionate, making a challenging time in my life much more manageable."
  • Facility & Environment (90% positive): Many reviewers call out the grounds as beautiful, peaceful, and clean, and say the space supports focus and stability during treatment. "The facility grounds and housing are spectacular, meticulously maintained and clean."
  • Support & Community (90% positive): Clients often describe a strong peer environment and a sense of belonging that continues after discharge, with appreciation for encouragement and connection. "I know that I have an extended family with The Valley."
  • Access & Process (70% positive): Several reviews mention access considerations — like Medicaid acceptance — and describe staff working with clients to plan next steps. The most recurring concerns involve sudden discharge decisions, rule clarity, and inconsistent medical or administrative follow-through. "Especially for a program that accepts Medicaid, it truly stands out."

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$$ - Moderate Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Case management support
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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National Committee for Quality Assurance

NCQA looks at how well a program stays on track?measuring results, using data to improve, and staying accountable. While it's more common in health insurance and medical clinics, some rehab centers earn this too. It means the program runs like a well-oiled machine and keeps getting better.

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