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Overview

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Set on a discreet property in Baltimore’s Westowne neighborhood, this program combines residential and outpatient substance use treatment with mental health care and psychiatric rehabilitation in a structured, community-based setting. Clients receive therapy, medication management, life skills training, vocational support, and case management in a home-like environment with practical amenities such as a fitness space and work areas. Housing support, transportation assistance, and links to community resources strengthen day-to-day stability and long-term recovery.

Address

5411 Old Fredrick Road
Baltimore, MD 21229

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Ages Served

  • Seniors (Ages 65+)
  • Adults (Ages 26-64)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Mental health disorders
  • Pain management

Substance Use Treatment Paired With Mental Health and Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Created for Greater Health Systems brings substance use treatment, mental health services, and psychiatric rehabilitation together in one program. Residential and outpatient care are supported by individual, group, family, and couples therapy, along with medication management. This combination is especially meaningful for people who need help addressing substance use alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health concerns while also improving day-to-day functioning.

Home-Like Residential Care With Space for Routine and Focus

Residential services are designed to offer structure without feeling overly institutional. The setting includes home-like features and practical amenities such as air-conditioned rooms, internet access, shared and private room options, a relaxation lounge, meditation rooms, a fitness area, and business space. This environment supports people who need a steady routine, a supervised place to reset, and room to focus on recovery skills before stepping back into everyday responsibilities.

Life Skills and Vocational Support for Greater Independence

Treatment includes support with communication, conflict resolution, money management, personal hygiene, social skills, coping skills, anger management, and symptom management. Vocational training and educational support add another layer of preparation, helping clients build habits and tools that can support work, stability, and more independent living after treatment.

Housing, Transportation, and Community Resource Support

Care extends beyond counseling sessions through case management and resource coordination. Clients receive help connecting to housing, social services, and public assistance resources, along with discharge planning and recovery support. Peer support, self-help groups, and transportation assistance further reduce common barriers to staying engaged in care.

Client Reviews

Reviews often describe caring staff, support for children and families, and helpful mental health services. A smaller set of reviewers raises concerns about leadership, consistency, and follow-through on practical support.

  • Staff & Care Experience (80% positive): Many reviewers say the program feels compassionate, respectful, and genuinely invested in clients’ well-being. Some reviewers, though, describe unprofessional behavior and say staff interactions could feel dismissive at times. "They treat every client with dignity, care, and respect"
  • Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Reviewers frequently mention therapy, emotional support, and tools for managing mental health, with several saying the program helped them or their children feel heard. A few suggest care quality has been uneven at times, including concerns about counseling availability. "It taught me emotional regulation and wellness recovery"
  • Support & Community (90% positive): Many reviews point to strong support for children, parents, and the broader community, including mentoring, family sessions, and practical resources. Some clients suggest the program could improve consistency in longer-term follow-through. "The mentors have become trusted guides and friends for the children"
  • Access & Process (85% positive): Some reviewers say the team is responsive, listens to concerns, and helps people get connected to services. Others report problems with program stability and say promised help with housing or employment did not come through.
  • Facility & Environment: Several reviewers describe the setting as welcoming, clean, and home-like. "Healing spaces can truly feel like home"

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicaid

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • Meditation rooms
  • Relaxation lounge

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Desk
  • Internet access
  • Private rooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Sofa
  • TV
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Fitness activities
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Allows internet access
  • Smoking allowed anywhere
  • Vaping allowed anywhere

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

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Trust Score

A simple A–E grade that offers a quick view of how much confidence you might place in a facility—based on public and self-reported data. It’s not a guarantee of quality or outcomes, but a data-informed tool to help guide your search. More on our methodology.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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Reviews and Ratings

(37)
  • Black-owned organization fostering a family-like atmosphere.
  • Comprehensive services including therapy, counseling, and community support.
  • Highly praised staff known for their compassion and professionalism.
Created for Greater Health Systems
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