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Nilsson House for Women

Nilsson House for Women

Tuerk House, Inc.

ABOUT

12-Bed Halfway House for Women.


People We Serve


Women aged 18 and older.

Phone


(667) 212-3094 voice
(667) 210-2937 fax

Location

5665 Purdue Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21239

General Information


Provides long term residential and sober living services for women who are largely impacted by addiction and substance abuse. Offers inpatient service to women through which they can get counseling and recovery services.

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


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.
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
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.
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