Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient
Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient, located in Baltimore, Maryland, focuses on providing comprehensive outpatient substance abuse treatment primarily to adult women. This facility stands out by offering specialized programs for pregnant women and women with children, addressing both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Gaudenzia’s mission is to promote long-term recovery through comprehensive treatment and support. The facility holds accreditations from CARF and NAATP. Additionally, other Gaudenzia locations have been recognized among America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers by Newsweek in 2023.
- Specialized Programs: Tailors treatment to adult women, pregnant women, and women with children.
- Comprehensive Support: Offers a continuum of care, including medication-assisted treatment and aftercare planning.
- Therapeutic Services: Provides both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Accredited Facility: Accredited by CARF and NAATP, ensuring high standards of care.
The facility treats various substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. It particularly benefits adult women, including pregnant women and those with children, by offering targeted, supportive treatment programs.
- 2+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 5 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 6 Levels of Care
- Speaks Chinese (Any), English, Hindi
- 25 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
SAMHSA
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Staff
- Shanna JohnsonDivision DirectorLeads the Park Heights substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment facility in Baltimore.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient in Baltimore.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
Dual-Diagnosis
Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are fully removed from your body. As you stop using, your body metabolizes the last dose or drink and starts sending triggers to your brain to get more. These cues lead to cravings. If additional substances are not obtained you begin to go through withdrawal. Your body begins to reset chemical pathways and other metabolic processes begin which can be extremely uncomfortable.
There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. Depending on your level of addiction and what you are using, you may need medical supervision. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days. Cravings and certain longer-term withdrawal symptoms may remain for longer as your body completely rids itself of the drug and relearns how to function without it.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Maryland include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Baltimore, MD such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient‘s Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient in Baltimore, MD that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient in Baltimore, MD provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.
Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient
Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at Gaudenzia - Park Heights Outpatient, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.
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Location & Contact
4450 Park Heights Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone Number
(443) 453-9075
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Location
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4450 Park Heights Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215 -
(443) 453-9075
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Gaudenzia – MD
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Baltimore, Maryland Addiction and Treatment
For the past decade, Maryland's rate of drug use and abuse has significantly increased. The overdose rate is currently higher than the national average. This epidemic is due to the many industries where manual labor is required. As soon as prescription opioids were more readily accessible a large part of manual workers started using–and eventually abusing–the painkillers.
Baltimore, a historic seaport city in Maryland, offers a variety of attractions such as the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, and numerous parks and trails. The city also boasts a thriving arts scene with museums, orchestras, and festivals showcasing local talent. In 2021, opioid overdoses in Baltimore County decreased by 15% from the previous year. However, fentanyl was involved in 973 of the 1,079 drug and alcohol-related intoxication deaths in Baltimore City during that same year.
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