MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR IAFF MEMBERS

IAFF Center of Excellence Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Accepting Clients

This facility accepts insurance and is accepting new clients.

Address

13400 Edgemeade Rd.
Upper Marlboro, MD

Phone

(301) 358-0192

Our Facility

The IAFF Center of Excellence is a first-of-its-kind rehabilitation center designed especially for and by firefighters. The 64-bed facility, located on 15 acres just outside Washington, DC, gives these fire fighters and first responders the opportunity to receive treatment among peers, led by clinicians who have experience working with these professionals. 

Levels of Care

  • Medical Detox

  • Inpatient/Residential Rehab

  • Partial Hospitalization

  • Intensive Outpatient Program

  • Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Our Amenities

The amenities at the IAFF Center of Excellence offer members recreational and therapeutic opportunities that complement treatment and encourage healing.

Fully equipped gym
Basketball court
Outdoor volleyball
Reflection areas (fire pit)
Pickleball court
Video & arcade games
Rec room with foosball, ping pong and NFL Sunday Ticket
Yoga supplies
Outdoor walking trails
Seasonal pool (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Your Recovery Is Our Mission

RyanRyan ★★★★★ Great staff and clinical staff. Got exactly what I needed for treatment and returning back hope. The skills taught were easy to learn and will be useful every day. Amenities and food were also good.Steve HSteve H ★★★★★ Great place, great staff and and great patients. We all look out for each other. This place changed my life for the better.Nick FloresNick Flores ★★★★★ This place helped me a lot. The staff here were great and everyone really cared. The food and living conditions were good. The therapists here do a great job at helping you work through your problems. The whole process of arriving and discharging from here was very easy, as the staff did all of the work for you behind the scenes. The classes all had value to me.Matt BirnieMatt Birnie ★★★★★ John was very helpfulMichael HuguetMichael Huguet ★★★★★ Everyone so far has been very helpful. It's much appreciated.EricEric ★★★★★ So far the IAFF COE has been amazing. They are very responsive and call when they say they are going to call.Gavin BowmanGavin Bowman ★★★★★ The Center of Excellence is a fantastic resource for firefighters struggling with stressors from the job and personal life. The team here is professional and welcoming. You are also surrounded by great people from all across the country who share in the same difficulties and the comradery is awesome.J AJ A ★★★★☆ I feel like this is a great place for individuals to focus on care and rebuilding their lives. There have been several from our department that have utilized this facility. Keep up the good work COE.TrevorTrevor ★★★★☆ The medical staff, the BHT’s and the therapist did an awesome job. Especially Dom in the kitchen. Could have a more efficient nursing staff when it comes to medicine.Kevin WilsonKevin Wilson ★★★★★ Buddy BowenBuddy Bowen ★★★★★ The staff at the COE helped me more than I thought possible.Robert DemeoRobert Demeo ★★★★★ Im just in the beginning stages and they have made it so easy and truly care about my well being.Rachel RiveraRachel Rivera ★★★★★ The COE in Maryland was amazing! From the clinicians to the medical staff, to custodial, to kitchen -- the staff was kind and compassionate. I left with the tools to not only jump back into life but enjoy it. I can't thank my clinician Tiffany enough for the time and effort she gave to my recovery journey.Ethen GarciaEthen Garcia ★★★★★ The COE is truly a special place. From the top of staff down to the newest person stepping foot on campus. You will share the best times and the worst times you’ve experienced with people from the fire service and a staff that will help you heal. It works if you work it.Kelly SimsKelly Sims ★★★★★ Thank you for being the chance we needed.John D'AmourJohn D'Amour ★★★★★ I had a very positive experience at the COE. The staff was amazing and the peer counseling from other firefighters going through similar experiences was a very welcoming experience as well. If you are in the fire service, I believe this is the best place for your treatment. I know it changed my life.Adam JonesAdam Jones ★★★★★ Every IAFF firefighter should consider this unique and life changing place. Its magic, if you let it be. The clinicians, staff and medical team are absolutely incredible... and the kitchen staff, WOW! This is a place where you will experience healing and growth beyond your expectations. Enter this place willing to do the work and you will find success in a way you never thought possible. If you are reading this, take this as the sign! Please, go change your life for the better forever. The only regret you will have is not doing it sooner. Do it for you, your family and the brotherhood!Jon GrayJon Gray ★★★★★ Fantastic helpful program with wonderful staff of clinicians and doctors. Saved my lifeChad MillsChad Mills ★★★★★ This place is amazing. 10 out of 10. I wish I had gone sooner.Victor CompherVictor Compher ★★★★★ At this point, I have just begun my journey! All of the staff at the COE has been very helpful and consistent in trying to make sure everything is as smooth as possible for this experience.Timothy HaynesTimothy Haynes ★★★★★ Michael FlynnMichael Flynn ★★★★★ Great experienceSleeping through the night againDerek MarceyDerek Marcey ★★★★★ This place is truly magical. The environment is engineered for the maximum amount of healing. If you allow yourself to trust the process, be vulnerable, and go all in, you will achieve what you are looking for.js_loader

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