Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Inc.

5000 East Monument Street
Baltimore MD, 21205

Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s Residential ReEntry Center MD 21205

About Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Inc.

Helping adult men and women, Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s Residential ReEntry Center is a non-profit transitional housing program located in Baltimore Maryland. They are the only federal re-entry program in the state of Maryland. You must be referred by the Federal Bureau of prisons and the U.S. Pretrial Service to attend any program.

They offer basketball courts, a computer lab, weight room and a cafeteria. They also specialize in substance abuse recovery, including addiction education and cognitive behavioral interventions and programs. They have education and vocational training assistance and placement. Job search assistance is also available. Community service referrals are also a service offered. Their goal is to transition you back into society after being in the federal system.

Former residents have both negative and positive things to say about the program. Some complain that possible drugs were seen within the residential homes. Many also describe the program as disorganized and unprofessional. However, many past residents praise the facility and its amenities.

Latest Reviews

Michael Hairston jr
3 months ago on Google
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I needed a VOLUNTEER, they offered no support. I had to yell through the intercom, no face-to-face interaction, absolutely worthless.
Giovanni Wright
3 months ago on Google
5
Sean Rowe
5 months ago on Google
1
I wish I could rate this place zero stars. There were so many days I wanted to go back to prison. After I got hurt I couldn't get the pain medication the doctor order and now I have a bill from my hospital stay.

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Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Inc. works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
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.
inpatient iconInpatient
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.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Clients receiving support in a rehab aftercare program typically partner with their case manager and care team to identify and access the services that best align with their recovery needs and goals. Rehab aftercare services are designed to evolve with clients' changing needs to promote their long-term sobriety. Care modalities are highly customized and may include a range of medical, mental health, and social service resources, including peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction.
12-step icon12-Step
12 step programs provide accessible peer coaching for participants at all stages of their recovery journey. Meetings are peer-led, anonymous, free, and available multiple times per day in most communities. Participants also receive one-on-one mentoring by a self-selected sponsor. 12 step recovery is based on spiritual principles, which enable participants to understand their disease, accept responsibility for their choices, and relinquish control over that which is unchangeable. Religious affiliation isn't required and specialized formats are available.
sober-living iconSober 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.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Quitting drugs and alcohol on your own can cause uncomfortable and even dangerous side effects caused by the withdrawal process. In medically assisted detox, a team of licensed medical professionals will monitor your health, provide medication for potential withdrawal symptoms, and work to keep you safe and comfortable. Most people transition to an inpatient program or a maintenance program that uses medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Once a person has become addicted to a substance, drug rehab in Maryland is often necessary to overcome that addiction. These programs provide the tools individuals need to manage the physical, mental, and emotional issues involved and begin a successful recovery journey.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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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.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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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.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

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.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

When you participate in couples therapy, you learn how to understand each other better, improve your communication skills, resolve conflict, and improve relationship satisfaction. Your therapist will help you develop skills in each of these areas to strengthen your relationship.

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.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (410) 276-5880
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5000 East Monument Street
Baltimore MD, 21205

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Reviews of Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Inc.

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Horrible place for your loved ones. This place is a joke if you are looking for help, the food here is the worst you will EVER encounter and the conditions are a joke. More drug use inside these walls than on the streets. Staff is unable or unwilling to do anything about any ... Read More

Reviewed on 2/21/2019
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2.4 (70 reviews)
Michael Hairston jr
3 months ago
1

I needed a VOLUNTEER, they offered no support. I had to yell through the intercom, no face-to-face interaction, absolutely worthless.

Giovanni Wright
3 months ago
5

Sean Rowe
5 months ago
1

I wish I could rate this place zero stars. There were so many days I wanted to go back to prison. After I got hurt I couldn't get the pain medication the doctor order and now I have a bill from my hospital stay.

johnny Thomas
10 months ago
1

This location is the worst. The staff doesn t care. The black lady is rude. She has an attitude. The staff takes forever to let you in the building. Everyone has an attitude like you own them something. People just walk pass you don t speak or see if you need anything. There s never anyone at the front desk on visitor side.

VAN K
1 year ago
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KingRuxGoddy DymynCity Records
1 year ago
1

Halfway house case management is zero. Guys can't go search for jobs because case mangement won't do thier job. They don't help transition people back into society

Joseph Ip
1 year ago
4

It s better than prison!

Louis Bryant
1 year ago
2

I was at VOA of the Chesapeake from April 24th,2019 to August 23rd,2019 after my completing a 120 month federal sentence... it seems to be under all new management because I do not recognize any person's in the photos but my experience was not that bad but not that great !! I was working 60 hours a week my last couple months and I never had an issue with staff until my last 2-3 weeks, then they started being petty, trying to write incident reports for things like have too much cash on me etc !! Even went as far as trying to crump them up to 100 -200 series violations , which are the highest severity, so I would not be able to leave the facility to go to work ,so over all, I would hope it's gotten better but there was some really good staff mainly lower level desk staff that were very good everyday people who were always polite and courteous !!

Antoinette Jones
2 years ago
1

It never fails. The staff is so unprofessional, unqualified, and just plain rude and disrespectful. They need severe training in services and humanity. Just awful.

Vanessa R
2 years ago
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The staff is rude. You can be direct and firm without being rude but I guess we're trained to treat each other like garbage.That's for you Ms Wright. You too Ms Little. Sometimes a little patience and listening skills goes a long way. It seems like they just hire anyone, don't need to know how to do the job just sit up there and treat people like trash.The "counselors" are inept. How many times can you send and resend the same email with the same information to the same person before they receive it? It's 2022 most everyone knows how emails work but not VOA staff? Okay

Urlick Evans
2 years ago
1

You can't get anything done here if you're trying to re-enter back into society because not only they don't answer phone calls but also e mails which is the only tool to get a pass and get your ID,s so you can either get a job or sign up for benefits and this place isn't safe at all, and your constantly being treated like anything other than a human being. Furthermore drugs are all in this facility and weapons and not to mention mice infestation and the staff enforcement is very poor. It's very unsafe and the vending machines prices are way to high. Harassment by staff is a constant thing. The one star is for the facility but very poorly ran

Olga Mitchell
2 years ago
4

Some of these Case Managers have the lives of these inmates at their fingertips. They don't give these inmates their passes 4 their 4 hours of freedom & often times they won't even give them their passes to go to work. The reason given is they forgot. Can someone put me in contact with someone who can help.What kind of re-entry program I'd this. These men are human toi

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