The Esperanza Center

About The Esperanza Center – Baltimore

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the Esperanza Center has been a trusted resource for thousands of immigrants since 1963. As part of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, they provide services like legal help, health and dental care, education, and referrals to other types of community support.

The Esperanza Health Center Health Services Clinic (ECHC) is here to provide care and support for immigrants in the Baltimore area who need a helping hand. When you need health care, you’ll start at ECHC where free medical and dental services are available to immigrants who don’t qualify for government-sponsored health insurance.

The clinic operates on an appointment basis from Monday to Friday. The volunteers and staff operate collaborate with Johns Hopkins Medical Institute to provide services to clients. They provide referrals to their onsite mental health care providers

Immigrants and their families who are struggling with substance use issues and co-occurring mental health disorders don’t have to worry about where to go for help. They may not treat addiction at ECHC but they do provide referrals to Villa Maria Behavioral Health (VMBH) which is also part of Catholic Charities of Baltimore.

It doesn’t matter what religion you practice or what gender you identify as because they’ve created a nonjudgmental space where they treat everyone with dignity and respect. You are welcome here!

They understand how mental health and substance use together can make recovery hard. That’s why they work on both at the same time. Instead of focusing on just part of the problem, they treat the whole person using a combination of therapy and medication management.

Villa Maria Behavioral Health (VMBH) accepts Medicaid and Medicare including MCHP. You can schedule appointments in person or via telehealth. They also offer a sliding scale fee to make care more affordable.

The Esperanza Center offers compassionate care and support for immigrants struggling with addiction and mental health conditions and provides referrals to Villa Maria Behavioral Health for specialized treatment.

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

Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

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

Bill McCarthy

Executive Director

Sarah Beckwith

CFO

Ashley Valis

COO

Jocabel Michel Reyes

Chief Development Officer

Andy Wayne

Director of Communications

Val Twanmoh

Director of Advocacy

Amy N. Collier

Director of Community Services

Mary Choplick

Director of Senior Services

About The Esperanza Center – Baltimore

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Accepted Insurance

Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

24-Hour Clinical Care

Aftercare Support

Inpatient

Intensive Outpatient

Intervention Services

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Sober Living Homes

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

Young Adult Program

Staff

Bill McCarthy

Sarah Beckwith

Ashley Valis

Jocabel Michel Reyes

Andy Wayne

Val Twanmoh

Amy N. Collier

Mary Choplick

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Baltimore, Maryland

The Esperanza Center

Powell Recovery Center, Inc.

Powell Recovery Center, Inc.

Helping Up Mission

John Hopkins Broadway – Bloomberg Children’s Center

John Hopkins – Children’s Mental Health Center

Kennedy Krieger Institute

New Vision House of Hope

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center

The Esperanza Center

About The Esperanza Center – Baltimore

Gallery

Accepted Insurance

Other Forms of Payment

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

24-Hour Clinical Care

Aftercare Support

Inpatient

Intensive Outpatient

Intervention Services

Medically Assisted Detox

Outpatient

Sober Living Homes

Treatments

Programs

Adult Program

Young Adult Program

Staff

Bill McCarthy

Sarah Beckwith

Ashley Valis

Jocabel Michel Reyes

Andy Wayne

Val Twanmoh

Amy N. Collier

Mary Choplick

Accreditations

Rehab in Cities Near Baltimore, Maryland

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