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Howard House for Men

Howard House for Men

Tuerk House, Inc.

ABOUT

16-Bed Halfway House for Men.


People We Serve


Men aged 18 and older.

Phone


(410) 772-3915 voice
(410) 772-3916 fax

Location

9876 Clarksville Pike
Ellicot City, MD 21044

General Information


Offers residential treatment, peer support, medication-assisted treatment, and outpatient treatment for men who are largely impacted by addiction and substance abuse.

To initiate a referral for your client, please complete our online form here https://tuerkhouse.org/contact/ and an intake specialist will contact you within 24 hours. Bed availability changes daily and we will work with you to get your client the care they need as quickly as possible.

If this is an urgent request, please call 410-233-0684 to speak to a member of our team immediately.

Services


Outpatient Treatment

About

Designed to transition individuals who are struggling with addiction to a life of successful, sober self-sufficiency. Individuals receive: customized rehabilitation plans to address behavioral and emotional needs; minimum of 9 hours of individual, group and/or family counseling per week; services built around the work or school schedules; medication management as needed for co-occurring disorders; and sober living housing, if necessary.

Our outpatient rehab services are also available for patients who are awaiting entry into our residential treatment programs.

Fees:

We accept most major insurance plans (Medicaid/Health Choice, Medicare, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield (HMO and PPO), CareFirst (HMO and PPO), Cigna, Kaiser, John Hopkins Employer Health Plans). However, Tuerk House is committed to helping all people who are struggling with addiction, regardless of their ability to pay.

How to Apply:

1) Call 410-233-0684 or complete our online form to request an appointment. Be sure to bring your picture ID and social security card to your appointment. 2) At the appointment, an intake specialist will conduct an assessment to determine which Tuerk House services (if any) are appropriate for you/your loved one. 3) If you/your loved one qualifies for service, your admission date will be scheduled. 4) Depending on availability, it may be possible to offer same-day admissions for qualified patients.

Payment Methods Accepted:

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Private Insurance
Peer Support

About

Peer recovery specialists work with patients to help them stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse. They advocate for patients, helping them to set goals, build relationships, share resources, and feel supported by their peers that are going through recovery.

Fees:

We accept most major insurance plans (Medicaid/Health Choice, Medicare, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield (HMO and PPO), CareFirst (HMO and PPO), Cigna, Kaiser, John Hopkins Employer Health Plans). However, Tuerk House is committed to helping all people who are struggling with addiction, regardless of their ability to pay.

How to Apply:

1) Call 410-233-0684 or complete our online form to request an appointment. Be sure to bring your picture ID and social security card to your appointment. 2) At the appointment, an intake specialist will conduct an assessment to determine which Tuerk House services (if any) are appropriate for you/your loved one. 3) If you/your loved one qualifies for service, your admission date will be scheduled. 4) Depending on availability, it may be possible to offer same-day admissions for qualified patients.

Payment Methods Accepted:

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Private Insurance
Residential Treatment

About

Tuerk House offers multiple levels of residential treatment designed for those who have completed detoxification and need a structured treatment to stay sober long-term:

Medium-Intensity Residential Treatment
Services include: 24/7 clinically managed care and support; daily individual and group counseling; case management for housing, employment, transportation; and specialized services as needed.

Low-Intensity Residential Treatment
Services include: 24/7 living support and structure; at least 4 hours of clinical service weekly; counseling and in-house meetings; clinical, vocational, educational and community activities.

Each day, treatment is from 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a lecture, small group therapy, case management, social skill development, social learning, individual sessions and self-help meetings.

Fees:

We accept most major insurance plans (Medicaid/Health Choice, Medicare, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield (HMO and PPO), CareFirst (HMO and PPO), Cigna, Kaiser, John Hopkins Employer Health Plans). However, Tuerk House is committed to helping all people who are struggling with addiction, regardless of their ability to pay.

How to Apply:

1) Call 410-233-0684 or complete our online form to request an appointment. Be sure to bring your picture ID and social security card to your appointment. 2) At the appointment, an intake specialist will conduct an assessment to determine which Tuerk House services (if any) are appropriate for you/your loved one. 3) If you/your loved one qualifies for service, your admission date will be scheduled. 4) Depending on availability, it may be possible to offer same-day admissions for qualified patients.
Medication-Assisted Treatment

About

Medication-assisted treatment helps those struggling with substance use disorders by helping to balance the areas of the brain affected by addiction. Individualized treatment using a variety of medication options, including methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone and naloxone.

Fees:

We accept most major insurance plans (Medicaid/Health Choice, Medicare, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield (HMO and PPO), CareFirst (HMO and PPO), Cigna, Kaiser, John Hopkins Employer Health Plans). However, Tuerk House is committed to helping all people who are struggling with addiction, regardless of their ability to pay.

How to Apply:

1) Call 410-233-0684 or complete our online form to request an appointment. Be sure to bring your picture ID and social security card to your appointment. 2) At the appointment, an intake specialist will conduct an assessment to determine which Tuerk House services (if any) are appropriate for you/your loved one. 3) If you/your loved one qualifies for service, your admission date will be scheduled. 4) Depending on availability, it may be possible to offer same-day admissions for qualified patients.