Gaudenzia – Washington House - Addiction Treatment Services

About Gaudenzia – Washington House – Philadelphia

Serving the community of Philadephia, Pennsylvania, Gaudeniza Washington House is a low intensity residential substance abuse treatment program for women. Here you’ll find a trauma informed and gender responsive environment that is safe and stable.

This is an optimal sober housing space where women in recovery can establish themselves and attend group and individual therapy sessions. All treatment at Gaudenzia is co-occurring with mental health support.

Washington House is not considered a full inpatient or residential addiction treatment program. Gaudenzia refers to this location as a halfway house with a low intensity residential program. This means that there are groups, therapy sessions, and life skills for women while they live here. Clinicians will use cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement therapy to help you increase your coping skills and stay sober.

Specialized services are available for pregnant, parenting, and criminal justice involved women.

Treatment will consist of counseling sessions that will help you address substance use triggers, emotional regulation, and psychoeducation. To make sure you receive comprehensive education, HIV/AIDS information and resources will be given to all residents. While living at Washington House you can also expect to engage in mutual support groups, case management, and wellness activities. As a resident you’ll receive practical living skills, contribute to keeping the house clean and organized, and stay accountable to your fellow residents.

Women seem satisfied with their experiences and time spent at Gaudeniza Washington House. One former resident said the counselors and meetings are great and the other residents are committed to recovery.

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.

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.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Deja Gilbert, PhD, LMHC, LPC, FACHE

President & CEO

Patricia McKernan, DSW, LSW

Chief Operating Officer

Nikant Ohri, CPA

CFO

M. Elizabeth Naughton-Beck, Esq.

General Counsel

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