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.

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Address

13400 Edgemeade Rd.
Upper Marlboro, MD

Phone

(301) 358-0192

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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

Eduardo Dorado MendezEduardo Dorado Mendez ★★★★★ My experience there was nothing short of life-changing. The staff and clinicians gave me the tools I needed to come back home and face my problems head-on. I learned how to communicate better in my relationships and handle challenges in a healthy way. The environment was supportive, understanding, and full of people who genuinely care about your well-being.As a firefighter, it’s hard to ask for help — but coming to the Center of Excellence was the best decision I’ve ever made. I left with hope, strength, and a new perspective on life. I’ll always be grateful for the IAFF Center of Excellence and the impact it’s had on me and my family. -Fast EddieNick ONick O ★★★★★ The IAFF COE is a life changing experience. The staff and clinicians are amazing and truly embody a sense of caring about the patients and we are more than patients to them. Most clinicians have close ties to the fire service and understand our hurt, frustrations and lack of understanding of feelings in the fire service. The incredible support of brother and sister firefighters here is unlike anything I have ever seen and gave me a whole new outlook on the meaning of brotherhood. If you are on the fence, call them. It saved so many of us I cant count.Josh KeziahJosh Keziah ★★★★★ I just recently visited the IAFF Center of Excellence. It has truly changed my life, providing me with many new perspectives, tools in trade for a lifetime, hours of clinical therapy and a lifetime family of brothers and sisters who struggle day in and day out that understand. The Center of Excellence is located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and is a testimony of a beautiful place. I raised my hand for help and what I got in return was the most uplifting care from a team that is excelling in clinical research, therapy and knowledge. Spending 37 days with firefighters, paramedics and people just like ourselves. I look forward to being back on a rig for the first time in a long time. As I transition back into personal, work and outside life I do it a much healthier version of myself.Pat DuncanPat Duncan ★★★★☆ Facility and staff are great.Nathaniel BartaloNathaniel Bartalo ★★★★★ The COE was the best choice I’ve ever made. They’ve given me the tools and skills to live my life healthily and be me! Remember you matter!Jacob SpenceJacob Spence ★★★★★ The COE staff have been nothing short of amazing in supporting my journey towards getting a referral to experience the services they will provide to jumpstart a new life. I look forward to coming back home and being the husband and dad I was 15 years ago.-Jake S. NorCal FiremanTimmy KofoetTimmy Kofoet ★★★★★ This place has been a life changer. I would recommend coming here to anyone that is struggling.Matt BarrereMatt Barrere ★★★★★ This place has forever changed my life. I have learned more about myself and gained tools for success moving forward.Blake CraneBlake Crane ★★★★★ Cipriano TafoyaCipriano Tafoya ★★★★★ The classes at the center were great. The line classes SUCK.Jason CookJason Cook ★★★★★ Life changing experience. I would highly recommend for a firefighters, even if you think your problems are small! It works!Fire 252Fire 252 ★★★★★ Jon-Michael WillougbyJon-Michael Willougby ★★★★★ Don’t wait, make the call ✅Masen MarshallMasen Marshall ★★★★★ My stay was 58 days(everyone is different) the best experience of my life! From the fire gals and guys, to the staff! I highly recommend the COE!James SheddyJames Sheddy ★★★★★ Lucky to have have this place.Rhomonne SimpsonRhomonne Simpson ★★★★★ Arrived 3/24 was discharged 5/21 had wonderful at the IAFF COE this treatment facility did a great job in my recovery for mental health I had a wonderful experience very friendly staff and very knowledgeable clinicians and medical staff I would highly recommend this facility for any fire fighter or Emergency Medical Service that is struggling with mental health or substance abuse please contact this facility ASAP!!!Chad RhodesChad Rhodes ★★★★★ Nick CrittendenNick Crittenden ★★★★★ Kerry HughesKerry Hughes ★★★★★ I am leaving Tuesday to get tha help I need.I'm back ,its a great place for Fighters to go and be aaround people you understand.Jason MccoyJason Mccoy ★★★★★ The IAFF Center is the only center for firefighters they understand us there! Terrifically trained clinicians who get you on the right path quickly. If you are struggling give the center a try.Jeremy DixonJeremy Dixon ★★★★★ This place is absolutely life changing from the clinicians to the staff to the peers that were here through my journey to recovery. The COE proves to me that I’m not alone in my struggles and the BROTHERHOOD is still alive and real. I highly recommend the COE!! Mrs. Vonnie you are the best, gunna miss ya.Steve KalbSteve Kalb ★★★★★ This place saved my life. Every staff member here cares about the clients from the support staff to the CEO. It was a privilege meeting and learning from them. Advocate for yourself if you want a specific treatment like EMDR, the treatment team is second to none.Michael RodriquezMichael Rodriquez ★★★★☆ Staff is great a specially the secretary and bht supervisor . . Had a great time and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend it for anyone needing help.Patrick LucitoPatrick Lucito ★★★★★ I came here a broken man and could not hold my head up or look others in the eye and would cry uncontrollably. The therapist and staff worked hard with me and I am proud to say I am leaving this place a new and improved man and entering the final chapter of my life with a new outlook on life. I wish all my Brothers & Sisters who have problems no matter what they are would reach out and get help here believe me it’s worth it. I wanna leave you with one thought “ For 24 hours we take care of other people’s problems , when it turns 25 hours we face our own”. Don’t be afraid to face our own, don’t make them bigger than they are. We got thisucfd35ucfd35 ★★★★★ js_loader

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