About Evergreen House of Catholic Charities – Harrisburg
Providing a safe space for women coming out of intensive detoxification, Evergreen House of Catholic Charities in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, wants to walk with you on your journey to recovery. Though they call themselves the Human Services arm of the Catholic Church, many who take advantage of their services are not Catholic or no longer practice. With most services offered at little or no cost, they function around a core belief in the respect for human life and the central role of marriage and family in society.
Through individual treatment and group and family therapies, this nonprofit residential program assists clients in finding stable housing and learning job skills on their path to long term recovery. They offer transportation to meetings and appointments, as well as help with resolving past legal issues. Fostering positive support networks, they also facilitate family visits and provide mental health referrals.
The minimum length of stay is 90 days, but most women participate for closer to 180. Clients must be 18 or older with a diagnosis of substance abuse or dependency from a licensed physician, as well as an absence of any severe medical or emotional conditions that would hamper successful completion of the program. No long term use of antipsychotics or history of violent crime is allowed. Referrals can be made by a detox or mental health/substance use recovery provider, or women may contact them directly.
An intake assessment will take place to determine eligibility. Regardless of religious affiliations, they seek to offer hope to the most vulnerable in society with dignity and compassion.
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