Serving about 17,500 individuals annually, Gaudenzia operates 169 drug and alcohol treatment programs at 101 facilities for men and women in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. Services include specialized programs for pregnant and parenting mothers, adolescents, and people suffering from co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse.
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Services Offered
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services
A leader in the addiction treatment and recovery services field since 1968, Gaudenzia offers programs to best serve the needs of our diverse and ever-changing client population.
Adult Residential Services Short, intermediate, and long-term substance abuse and mental health services are available for adults, women with children, homeless individuals, and HIV symptomatic substance abusers.
Outpatient Services Traditional counseling is provided in outpatient settings including Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization, and diversified prevention programs.
Women with Children Services Gaudenzia provides preferential treatment services to pregnant women and women with young children.
Adolescent Services Gaudenzia offers outpatient programs for teens seeking recovery from chemical dependency.
Mental Health Residential Services Specialized services to treat individuals whose chemical dependency co-occurs with mental disorders.
Prison Services Specialized programs for individuals involved in the criminal justice system including services for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
Fees and Payment
This is a nonprofit organization
Services Offered To: Adults
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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