Treatment Options

Father Martin’s Ashley Treatment Options for treating Drug and Alcohol  Addiction

• Primary treatment

  • Primary Treatment is offered for patients who have never received treatment or have little knowledge of addiction and recovery tools and terminology. The treatment program embraces and reinforces 12-step recovery methods.

• Relapse Treatment

  • Patients who have relapsed after previous completion of inpatient addiction treatment, and/or extended regular participation in a recovery fellowship may qualify for our specialized relapse treatment program. This program was pioneered at Ashley, based on the Gorski relapse model, and thoroughly explores the causes of relapse for patients that have difficulty maintaining sobriety. The goal is lifelong recovery once the patient completes the program.

• Women's and Young Adult Tracks

  • Within both the primary and relapse treatment programs are the Women’s and Young Adult Tracks. Through breakout group discussion and activities, female and young adult patients are able to explore the issues that are specific to them. 
• Family Program
  • Addiction is a disease that impacts the entire family, so the weekend Family Wellness program is open to the families of all Ashley patients. Through education, discussion and therapy, family members can explore, along with their loved one (patient), the issues that have stemmed from the addiction and begin working toward open and honest relationships.

• Community Programs

  • Several Ashley programs are open to the general community. These include outpatient DWI/DUI treatment, the Rainbow of Hope Children’s Program and weekend Sobriety Enrichment programs (SET).

• Spiritual Care

  • In the tradition of Father Martin, Ashley’s pastoral staff offers optional pastoral counseling to patients desiring such services. Optional daily religious services are held in the campus chapel, and Catholic Mass is held each Sunday. For patients whose faith is not addressed by our on-site staff, we provide transportation to off-site local services to meet patients’ spiritual needs.
  • Ashley’s spiritual support and programming provides patients a means to explore the concept of a Higher Power, which is a part of 12-step recovery programs. We are not affiliated with, or supported by, any religious institution.

• Recreational Program Highlights

  • 4-season recreation center with options for all ages—from ping-pong to free weights and aerobic equipment
  • Yoga and aerobics classes
  • Counselor-guided relaxation and meditation classes
  • Arts and crafts instruction and activities
  • Outdoor activities—volleyball, shuffleboard, basketball and a walking/jogging track
  • Music For the Inner Self—a reflective, interactive music appreciation experience, held off-campus at the Maryland Conservatory of Music, Havre de Grace campus
  • Therapeutic massage (extra cost)