Gaudenzia – Together House - Addiction Treatment Services

About Gaudenzia – Together House – Philadelphia

Gaudenzia – Together House provides comprehensive addiction and co-occurring disorder care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This high intensity residential program serves adult men previously involved in the criminal justice system. With a mission to reduce treatment barriers for underserved communities, they offer empathetic care that puts your needs first. You can access flexible payment options, including some major insurance providers, Medicaid and county funding assistance.

In residential treatment, you live in a highly structured environment while getting the help you need. Their programs use a personalized, expert backed approach to help you meet your recovery goals. This includes individual and group counseling, optional medication assisted treatment, addiction education and co-occurring disorder care.

What stands out most to me is their emphasis on individualized care. They strive to offer treatment that resonates with your past traumas, gender and culture. Each of these aspects can significantly affect addiction and your receptiveness to treatment. I think it’s great that they understand that recovery is different for everyone. You’ll have a comfortable atmosphere to open up without fear and receive tools to promote healing.

Another standout feature is their case management services. They link you to multiple resources and support services to aid in your journey. You can access transitional and affordable housing assistance, legal advocacy, job readiness services and expungement opportunities. Their team strives to help you succeed in your journey to recovery and growth.

I also think it’s great that they’re a gender separate facility. Unique challenges can affect men and women struggling with addiction differently. Living in a space with people of the same gender can also impact your responsiveness to treatment. They provide a safe, distraction-free environment to hone in on recovery and connect with peers on the same path.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

24-Hour Clinical Care

24 hour clinical care provides close medical supervision for individuals in the early stages of recovery. Medical professionals monitor individuals around the clock for complications and provide immediate intervention when needed.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Intervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Opioid Addiction Substance Abuse

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Staff

Deja Gilbert, PhD, LMHC, LPC, FACHE

President and Chief Executive Officer

Patricia McKernan, DSW, LSW

Chief Operating Officer

Nikant Ohri, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

M. Elizabeth Naughton-Beck, Esq.

General Counsel

Bhavani Raghavan Lobo, Psy.D.

Chief Clinical Officer

Florence Paige, MHS

Executive Director of Pennsylvania Region

Philip Moore, D.O.

Corporate Medical Director

Michael Anderson

CIO

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