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We look forward to welcoming you or your loved one into one of our individualized programs at Hudson Behavioral Health. We understand that taking the steps to regain your life can be very stressful, so our admission process is designed with that in mind.

We offer a variable length of stay program that uses a multi-disciplinary, evidence-informed approach to educate patients about the Disease of Addiction and the tools necessary to establish and maintain sobriety.

EMAIL Admissions

Make a referral to our
Residential Treatment Campus:

Treatment / Medical Professionals
Please complete our Initial Contact Form and fax it to 410-219-5112. Once faxed, please call 410-219-9000, Option #3, to confirm receipt.

Self-Referring Individuals
Please contact our Admissions Department at 410-219-9000, Option #3, between 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday thru Friday.

Initial Contact Form

To make a referral to our Delaware Housing Programs:

Delaware Housing
Call 302-856-4363 to speak to someone in Delaware Housing.
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WHAT TO EXPECT

What can I expect in the first few days at Hudson? It is understandable that you might be anxious about admission and the first few days. Here is what you can expect on your day of admission and in the first 48 hours on campus:

Completion of registration paperwork

Assessment performed by certified counselor

Completion of admission paperwork

Submit to a urine drug screen

Medical assessment conducted by nursing staff and our Medical Director

Education provided on Vivitrol

Narcan training

Search of patient and patient’s belongings

Get settled and unpacked

Introduction to daily structured group programming

Labs will be ordered as needed

Meet with primary counselor to develop the initial treatment plan

Meet with aftercare coordinator to discuss discharge planning process

Withdrawal management protocols will be initiated as needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about our program? Our processes? COVID-19 steps? Read our FAQs for more information or call us at 410-219-9000.

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Dr. Efigenio Leynes Bautista, MD

Psychiatrist 

Dr. Efigenio Lynes Bautista joined Hudson Health Services in 2005. He was educated at St. Thomas Aquiras University, School of Medicine and Surgery 1970. He also trained at the Manhattan State Hospital in 1974. Dr. Bautista has worked with individuals with co-occurring disorders his entire career and has extensive knowledge in treating individuals with complex diagnosis including Substance-Use Disorders.

Dr. Robert A. Coker, D.O., DABAM

Medical Director 

Dr. Robert Coker is an internist with admitting and consulting privileges at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland, where he served as Chief of the Department of Medicine from 2005-2007. Dr. Coker is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine (DABAM). He is licensed to practice medicine in both Maryland and New Jersey.

Leah Evans

Director of Administration 

Leah started her career with Hudson in 2007 and has been integral in program and project implementation. She has contributed years of experience and knowledge to updating and maintaining our extensive Corporate Policies and Procedures to ensure staff and patient safety, as well as to maintaining our Joint Commission Accreditation. She has been instrumental in obtaining and updating various clinical, electronic health record, financial software systems and methods of documentation within the company. Leah manages the overall purchasing for the company, negotiates vendor contracts, assists in obtaining grant funding and insurance company reimbursements. Leah is also one of the leaders of our company Smile Team, that plans employee functions and fundraising initiatives.

Kelly Pullen

Director of Environmental Services 

Kelly Pullen joined Hudson Behavioral Health in 2013 as Director of Environmental Services. Prior to his employment with the organization, Kelly was a successfully self-employed contractor in and around Salisbury, Maryland. He is certified as a Lead Paint Risk Assessor and is a Lead Paint Abatement Contractor. Kelly has been an integral part of key renovations and upgrades that have been made to both our Harting Drive Campus as well as our transitional housing properties.

Rebecca Kimmons, CSC-AD

Director of Housing 

Rebecca Kimmons, CSC-AD, earned an Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Wor-Wic Community College in 2012. That same year she joined Hudson at the Broad Street Women and Children's House. Wanting to expand on her professional development, Rebecca moved into a Residential Counselor position at Hudson’s Main Campus, where she worked for two years. She accepted the position of Director of Housing in March of 2016. Rebecca received the Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD) certification in 2015 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work at Salisbury University.

Suzanne Caputo

Director of Human Resources 

Suzanne Caputo joined Hudson Behavioral Health in January 2017 as Director of Human Resources. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Business from SUNY Plattsburgh in New York. For the last twenty years, Suzanne has worked in Human Resources in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, hospice, and home health care. She specializes in Recruiting, Training, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Suzanne relocated from New York to join the team at Hudson, bringing a valuable perspective from much larger organizations.

Shiela Pullen, LPN

Director of Admissions 

Shiela Pullen, LPN, Director of Admissions Shiela’s well-rounded professional history and the extensive knowledge she has gained from the more than 20 years she has spent with Hudson uniquely qualify her to serve as Director of Admissions.

She began her career at Hudson in 1998 as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Nursing Department. She received a Certificate in Nursing from Wor-Wic Community College in 1990 after which she took a position at Peninsula Regional Medical Center where she specialized in MedSurge Nursing. In 2000, she accepted the position of Director of Admissions at Hudson. In addition to her experience at PRMC, she has also worked as a private duty nurse within the local community.

Shiela’s s dedication and loyalty to Hudson’s mission and its patients results in a warm and welcoming environment for new admissions.

Kevin Meenan, LCSW-C

Clinical Director

Kevin Meenan, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Kevin joined Hudson Behavioral Health as Clinical Director in April 2018. He is responsible for clinical oversight of all of Hudson’s programs, including those provided at the Main Campus as well as at transitional housing throughout the community.

Kevin earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Salisbury University in 2014. Previously, he completed an Associate of Arts in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Wor-Wic Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Western Connecticut State University. Kevin has years of experience in community-based integrated treatment programs, both inpatient and outpatient, as a clinician and as Clinical Director. He is a part-time instructor at Wor-Wic Community College and Salisbury University and provides field instruction for Associate, Bachelor, and Masters’ level students.

Kennedy Hinman, CAC-AD

Director of Program Development

Kennedy began at Hudson as an Admissions Counselor in 2010 and was promoted to Director of Program Development in 2013. Her enthusiasm for providing direct patient care, deep knowledge of our service areas and available resources, as well as her belief in Hudson’s mission to cultivate and maintain relationships with our partners and provide education in the community makes a difference for patients and staff daily.

After earning an Associate degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling from Wor-Wic Community College in 2010, she completed a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from Wilmington University in 2014. She is licensed by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAC-AD) and a Certified Clinical Supervisor.

Leslie Brown

President & Chief Executive Officer

 Leslie Brown has served in and led non-profit organizations for most of her career in roles that include Controller, CFO and CEO. Her commitment to helping people recover from addiction and find success in daily life is unparalleled.

At Hudson, Leslie is tasked with managing a staff of more than 100 across sixteen direct service programs and a $4.5 million dollar budget. She joined the organization from 2005 to 2008 as Chief Financial Officer and returned as CEO in 2010. During her tenure and due to her vision, the organization has grown, increasing its budget by 100% and doubling staff size – both of which are they key to bringing treatment to more people across more locations. Among her many responsibilities, she oversees the operations and maintenance of the property portfolio, including the 50-bed main campus and nearly 10 satellite facilities.

Before joining Hudson, Leslie worked more than a dozen non-profits, in roles that include employee and consultant. Her perseverance, skilled strategic planning, revenue and investment diversification have each become successful and self-reliant.