Drug treatment courts are based on a strong partnership between the court, treatment providers, and community organizations.

These courts bring together the judge or magistrate, treatment providers, and other partners to work as a team in supporting each participant. 

The shared goal is to help people break the cycle of substance use and rebuild health family relationships.

What this program does

The Adult Drug Court Program helps people with substance use disorders recover and avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system.

Who can join (all must apply)

Participants must meet all of the following:

• Be an adult who lives in Charles County
• Have a Circuit Court case and have already entered a plea
• Be diagnosed with a substance use disorder
• Be identified as having a higher risk of reoffending and higher treatment needs

How the program works

This is a voluntary program with four phases. Participants receive structured support from a team that includes the court and service providers.

Services provided

Participants may receive:

• Mental health and substance use treatment
• Physical health support
• Educational and job training opportunities
• Pro-social (positive community) activities
• Life skills training

These services address the underlying causes of substance use and criminal behavior.

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What this program does

The Family Recovery Court Program helps parents with substance use and mental health disorders who are involved in child welfare cases. The goal is to support recovery while helping families stay together or reunify safely.

Who can join

Participants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a parent with a substance use disorder; and
• Have a:
  • Child in Need of Assistance (CINA) petition with permanency plan including reunification;
  • Child under Department of Social Services (DSS) Order of Protective Supervision; or
  • Case with an order or pending petitioner for child custody or child access in Charles County Circuit Court.

How the program works

This is a voluntary, four-phase program focused on recover and family stability.

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Services provided

Participants may receive:

• Mental health and substance use treatment
• Case management services
• Physical health support
• Education and job training
• Pro-social activities
• Recovery support services
• Parenting and life skills training

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