The Facility
The Bracebridge Hall property includes a 40,000 square foot mansion and sprawling grounds that encourage patients to take advantage of the natural surroundings.
Recovery Centers of America at
Bracebridge Hall
The Maryland center for drug and alcohol rehab treatment offers the finest clinical treatment and unprecedented patient care for substance abuse, opioid use disorder and co-occurring disorders.
What to Expect
When you arrive, you’ll be escorted through the elegant foyer and introduced to a team of clinical experts who dedicate themselves to your healthy and lasting recovery at our beautifully-appointed drug and alcohol rehab center, where we believe your first day in treatment is just as important as your last.
Your First 24 Hours
Taking the first step in committing to substance abuse treatment is momentous.
Your First 24 Hours
Taking the first step in committing to substance abuse treatment is momentous.
Upon arrival, residents will be introduced to a host of clinical experts. They are prepared to help each individual in his or her journey toward healthy and lasting recovery.
During the first 24 hours, introductions will be made to a nurse, primary therapist, admissions counselor and a psychiatrist, if needed. Each medical expert will explain how he or she will contribute to the health and wellness of an all-encompassing sobriety treatment plan.
Initial services and support provided
At Bracebridge Hall, we’re dedicated to a structured approach that we believe is vital to the beginning of recovery.
As you begin your journey at Bracebridge Hall, our luxurious estate, you will:
- Personally meet the medical team, support staff, and the CEO to welcome you and get you acquainted with your new surroundings
- Meet and become acquainted with your peers. To sustain recovery, you must have a community that understands the challenges of addiction as well as the benefits of recovery.
- Enjoy a homestyle meal, prepared for you by our in-house chef & dining staff
- Meet with the chef at our waterfront facility to discuss your dining preferences
- Experience the ultra-comfortable beds that will restore healthy sleep patterns
- Speak with doctors and clinicians on staff to establish a care plan for overall health and wellness during your stay at RCA
- Learn about addiction and recovery practices, and how to keep the disease in remission
- Be guided through the recreation and activities that assist in navigating thoughts and feelings that may inhibit recovery
- Gain serenity through Bracebridge Hall’s beautiful and relaxing surroundings
What to Bring
At Bracebridge Hall, there are several items we will provide residents during their stay. We also have a list of recommended items to bring to make your stay more comfortable.
What to Bring
At Bracebridge Hall, there are several items we will provide residents during their stay. We also have a list of recommended items to bring to make your stay more comfortable.
What to bring with you
Bring the following items to make your stay more comfortable:
- Clothing and shoes
- Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, etc.)*
- Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, razors (disposable or electric) etc.)
- If you need cigarettes, bring enough to last until a family visit or until an additional supply can be mailed. Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas and is strictly prohibited inside the building.
*These items must be alcohol free.
What we’ll provide
You’ll receive the following items from us when you arrive, if needed:
- 1 long-sleeve shirt
- 1 short-sleeve shirt
- 1 pair of pants
- 1 tumbler
- 1 hat
Restricted items
- All electronics, such as cell phones, tablets, etc., unless approved by your therapy team
- Mouthwash, cologne and perfume, unless clearly labeled alcohol-free
- Financial items including checkbook, credit cards, and large amounts of cash
A Day in Treatment
At Bracebridge Hall, we believe in providing our patients with the comforts of home while maintaining dignity and privacy during treatment.
A Day in Treatment
At Bracebridge Hall, we believe in providing our patients with the comforts of home while maintaining dignity and privacy during treatment.
During their morning routine, residents may join each other for:
- A nutritional breakfast to get the mind and body energized to begin the day
- Community meetings to discuss events of the day and general communications
- Group therapy sessions
Midday, individuals may engage in activities like:
- Yoga, exercise, and other fitness activities
- Nutritional lunch to keep minds and bodies fueled
- Group seminars that cover topics like relapse prevention, 12-step tools, spirituality, and motivational topics
The evening hours bring the day to a close with:
- Dinner and breaks for personal time
- Seminars and 12-step meetings
- Men’s/women’s group meetings
- Evening community meetings
- Free time for activities like journaling, homework, and personal reflection
Day-to-day schedules may vary from person to person.
Fitness & Recreation
Exercise has been shown to provide such positive benefits as reducing negative emotions and stress, releasing natural levels of endorphins, and enabling the body to relearn and regulate brain chemistry in a safe, natural way.
Fitness & Recreation
Exercise has been shown to provide such positive benefits as reducing negative emotions and stress, releasing natural levels of endorphins, and enabling the body to relearn and regulate brain chemistry in a safe, natural way.
The sprawling grounds of the estate encourage outdoor activities including:
- Regulation tennis court
- Full basketball and sports court
- A flat screen HD TV in every room
- Waterfront yoga (seasonally available)
- A 1,500 sq. ft. outdoor putting green
- Four miles of natural and paved walking trails
- 150-foot dock overlooking the Chesapeake
- Bird watching including multiple species of waterfowl, turkey, hawks, migratory birds, and bald eagles
Diet & Nutrition
Substance abuse can trigger decreased nutritional practices in an individual’s life, which is why we concentrate so heavily on it at Bracebridge Hall.
Diet & Nutrition
Substance abuse can trigger decreased nutritional practices in an individual’s life, which is why we concentrate so heavily on it at Bracebridge Hall.
Nutritional guidance at Bracebridge Hall is meant to:
- Reduce the onset of cravings for drugs or alcohol that can lead to relapse
- Heal damage to the body that has resulted from substance abuse
- Reduce stress, nourish the body, and improve mood
- Promote and maintain a healthy lifestyle
By educating individuals and adding proper nutrition practices into residents’ daily lives, we can make their bodies and minds work together, strengthening their efforts to maintain complete, healthy lifestyles.
Transportation
At Bracebridge Hall, our 24-hour, discreet, black car transportation service helps you overcome one of your biggest hurdles: getting there.
Transportation
At Bracebridge Hall, our 24-hour, discreet, black car transportation service helps you overcome one of your biggest hurdles: getting there.
We go the extra mile to help you find your way to a life of comfort and confidence. The team at Bracebridge Hall believes that your travel experience will lead to a new beginning and be the first step in a journey that will take you toward a life of health and happiness.
Treatment and Programs
Residential Treatment
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment at Bracebridge Hall provides intensive individualized care each day. When you arrive, we complete a comprehensive evaluation to determine the best level of care and develop a personalized plan for your treatment.
Each patient receiving inpatient treatment works with our medical staff to develop a personalized plan of care. The RCA treatment plan delivers a customized clinical treatment program based on an individual patient’s needs, under the guidance of an experienced clinician, medical director, and personal case manager.
Our integrative approach treats the whole person, focusing on the primary addiction and all physical & mental health issues.
We provide:
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodrama
- Educational and Experiential Seminars
- 12-Step Centered Process
- Psychiatric and Psychological Services
- Nutritional Assessment and Planning
- Couples and Family Therapy
- Meditation and Mindfulness Trainin
- Spiritual Counseling
- Relapse Prevention and Intervention
- Art, Music and Adventure Therapy
- Communication Skill Development
- Trauma Informed Care
- 24-Hour Nursing Care
- Medication Management
- Discharge Planning, including guidance and support for re-entry into the community
12-Step Program
12-Step Program
The 12 Steps to recovery are steeped in Bracebridge Hall’s various workshops and sessions. We offer regular, on-site 12-Step meetings and include the spiritual principals of the program in everything we do.
Family Program
Family Program
At Bracebridge Hall, our Family Program offers the education, skills, and support needed for family members to join the journey of recovery.
Alumni Program
Alumni Program
Our Alumni Program provides a variety of beneficial opportunities after you leave recovery at Bracebridge Hall. We want you to remain connected to the network of people who understand your journey and will continue to stay on the right path with you.
Amenities
Detox Services
Deluxe accommodations, with ultra-soft pillow-top mattresses and bedding
Farm-to-table dining, prepared by our professionally trained chef
A business-friendly setting, with access to phone and computer
Professional, state-of-the-art fitness studio, with the option of hiring a personal trainer
Scenic surroundings in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay Area
Book Club
A 150-foot dock overlooking the Chesapeake
Family Program
Inpatient Treatment
Yoga studio
Outdoor activities
Flat screen HD TV in each room
Multiple private rooms available
Fresh-water fishing (Coming Soon!)
Regulation tennis court
Full basketball and sports court
Available Spa Services
Admissions
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Recovery Centers of America's mission is to save 1,000,000 lives one neighborhood at a time- creating treatment for addiction and mental health disorders that is as affordable and accessible as the treatment for other diseases. We strive to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of clinical addiction treatment close to where they live and work.
