Overview
Since 1993, Maryland Community Health Initiatives, Inc. (Penn North) has been providing comprehensive mental health care and treatment for substance use disorders. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the facility is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, and welcomes walk-ins.
Penn North offers a variety of services, including substance abuse treatment and acudetox, a treatment where five small needles are placed in the ear while clients sit in a group setting for about 45 minutes, allowing them to meditate or relax. The facility also provides smoking cessation classes, nutrition education, art therapy, yoga, and meditation sessions.
In addition to these services, Maryland Community Health Initiatives, Inc. (Penn North) offers supportive housing for adults, catering to both men and women. The holistic approach at Penn North aims to address the multifaceted needs of clients, promoting overall well-being and recovery.
Maryland Community Health Initiatives - Penn North Recovery Center at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Assessments
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Age Groups
- Young adults
- Adults
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Suicide prevention services
- Acupuncture
- Child care for client's children
- Early intervention for HIV
Accreditations
State department of health:
Government agencies issue State Licenses, granting rehabilitation organizations permission to operate their businesses legally within specific geographic regions. The licenses needed for legal operation are typically determined by the type of rehabilitation program offered by a facility and its physical location.
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF):
Established in 1966, the non-profit organization known as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has a dedicated focus on accrediting rehabilitation organizations. CARF's primary mission is to assist service providers, particularly rehabilitation facilities, in upholding and promoting the highest standards of care.
Treatment At Maryland Community Health Initiatives - Penn North Recovery Center
Treatment Conditions
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Opioid Treatement
Care Levels
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Short-term residential
- Long-term residential
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Ancillary Services
Additional Services
- Pharmacotherapies administered during treatment
- Mentoring/peer support
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Special Programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Contact Information
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