Upper Marlboro, Maryland

IAFF Center of Excellence

The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a flagship recovery center where IAFF members, fire fighters, dispatchers and first responders can heal from behavioral health conditions.

Currently accepting clients
Admissions entrance at the IAFF Center of Excellence

BEFORE YOU CALL

Quick Facts

13400 Edgemeade Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Insurance

In network with
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • + more
Medicaid
No
Medicare
No
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Treatment

Who we treat
IAFF members
Conditions
Substance Use, Co-Occurring Disorders, Mental Health
Medical Detox
Yes
Inpatient
YesInpatient Residential, PHP, and IOP with onsite housing.
Outpatient
No
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Getting here

Travel help
YesOur team can help you coordinate travel arrangements.
Travel costs
Not covered
Pickup
YesStaff provide transportation from all local train stations, bus stations and airports.
Nearest airport
Dulles International (IAD)
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Start Your Admission

Getting admitted at IAFF Center of Excellence

Starting treatment takes three steps, and our admissions team guides you through each one. Calls are free and confidential, and the team is available 24/7.

1

Verify your insurance

Check your benefits with the secure form. It only takes a few minutes.

2

Talk with admissions

An admissions specialist reviews your benefits, learns about your situation and recommends a level of care.

3

Plan your arrival

We confirm your start date and help you prepare for your first day of treatment.

Using insurance for treatment

Insurance can help cover the cost of treatment. Accepted plans vary by center, so the form checks your benefits for this location. There’s no obligation, and your information stays confidential.

In network with plans including

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare

Continuum of care

Levels of care at IAFF Center of Excellence

1

Clinically managed detox

Clients work through withdrawal symptoms under the supervision of medical professionals.

2

Residential rehab for substance use

The most intensive level of care after detox, with full-time onsite living, continued monitoring and a full therapeutic schedule.

3

Partial hospitalization (PHP)

A step down from intensive care like detox and residential treatment, with structured daytime programming.

4

Intensive outpatient (IOP)

Clients live off-site and attend scheduled appointments while preparing for life after rehab.

5

Outpatient

Clients live at home or in a sober living home and attend part-time treatment during the week.

6

Aftercare planning

Next steps after treatment ends, including follow-up appointments and recommendations for nearby support groups.

Mental health treatment

Mental health treatment at the IAFF Center of Excellence

Clients can receive mental health treatment alongside substance use treatment, or as their primary focus.

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Complicated grief
  • Co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
ABOUT

About the IAFF Center of Excellence

Located in the forest hills of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, about 30 minutes from Washington, D.C., the IAFF Center of Excellence is a 15-acre, 64-bed campus designed with the firehouse in mind. The center serves fire fighters, dispatchers and first responders exclusively. Amenities include an exercise gym and seasonal swimming pool, walking trails and outdoor reflection areas, a fire pit and hammocks, and a recreation room with NFL Sunday Ticket.

Green campus grounds at the IAFF Center of Excellence

LIFE ON CAMPUS

Amenities & Activities

  • Exercise gym and seasonal swimming pool
  • Basketball, sand volleyball and pickleball
  • Walking trails and outdoor reflection areas
  • Rec room with foosball, video and arcade games and NFL Sunday Ticket
  • Fire pit, hammocks and cornhole
  • Musical instruments and art activities
  • Equine therapy (PHP and IOP) and EMDR
  • Off-site field trips and access to religious needs
  • Disposable vapes allowed

Amenities may vary by level of care.

Frequently asked questions

How much does rehab cost at the IAFF Center of Excellence?

The cost of rehab depends on whether you have health insurance, your level of care and your length of stay. We work with many private insurers to help limit out-of-pocket costs.

Will the IAFF Center of Excellence cover travel costs?

We don't pay for travel to or from the facility, but our representatives can help you coordinate travel arrangements.

Visit us

Location & contact

IAFF Center of Excellence
13400 Edgemeade Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(833) 396-2847

We don't cover travel to or from the center, but our team can help you coordinate travel arrangements.

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Contact

Contact Us Today

Our admissions team is available to answer questions now.

Call (833) 396-2847 Verify Your Insurance All calls are free and confidential