This place changed my life and the perspective I saw it! I love my life now, it took a long process but I'm finally here, and I'm so thankful I finally love myself!
About Health Care for the Homeless – West Baltimore
Health Care for the Homeless provides comprehensive support to people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. You'll find 'em located out in Baltimore, Maryland. Behavioral health therapy, mental health support, as well as adult, pediatric and family medical care are just a few of their many services. A mobile clinic also offers Suboxone maintenance.
Beyond just providing medical care, their goal is to end homelessness by fighting for fair housing policies and access to healthcare for people of all racial backgrounds. They’ll meet people where they are in their recovery process, which is a key component of their methodology.
When you sign up, they’ll develop individualized health plans that take into account your particular requirements and encourage teamwork to reach common objectives. This service gives people the tools they need to take back control of their lives. Furthermore, Narcan is widely accessible making it possible to reverse opioid overdoses and offering crucial assistance during emergencies.
They offer a range of support groups to help foster connection and recovery even more. For these sessions participants are paired with a counselor or therapist. By providing both individual and group therapy, their therapists and addiction counselors can assist people in navigating and recovering from the traumas related to homelessness and substance use.
Addiction Phase Groups and Stress Reduction Yoga sessions are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, respectively, for individuals in need of specialized assistance. The atmosphere is friendly and inclusive for everyone, with groups specifically created for men women and Spanish speakers.
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Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
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Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
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Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Trauma is central to the homeless experience. People without homes often experience life trauma before they end up on the street, and living on the street is, in itself, traumatic. Trauma affects everything from their ability to trust others and build relationships to their brain development. For these reasons, at Health Care for the Homeless they are committed to providing trauma-informed care, a best practice that recognizes the impact of violence on an individual’s well-being, and that helps heal the social and psychological wounds violence leaves in its wake.
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- Private Setting
- Yoga Studio
- Art Activities
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
2000 West Baltimore Street
Suite 3300
Baltimore, MD 21223