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Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children

Erie, PA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Seniors · Older Adults Court-Ordered · Forensic

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Erie, PA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children

  • Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Erie, PA

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children

Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children is a residential treatment program for women with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders, using evidence-based therapies to provide individualized and gender-specific care. Pregnant and parenting women (PPW) have access to high-intensity and low-intensity residential treatment in addition to childcare and family reunification opportunities. Gaudenzia aims to keep families together while providing women with the necessary resources for long-term recovery.
For women seeking drug and alcohol treatment, Gaudenzia Community House offers individual and group therapy as well as family support for a well-rounded approach to recovery. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), 12-Step facilitation, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) are all provided based on patients' individual needs. Educational support, childcare, and family reunification are additional services for family members in order to provide as much additional support as necessary.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention

Age groups accepted

Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Adult women, Adult men, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma

Medications used

Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Naltrexone (oral), Medication for mental disorders, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Recovery support services

Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

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Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

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Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

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TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

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Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

521 West 7th Street, Erie, PA 16502

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Facility direct line

(855) 650-1870

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Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children — photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific PA Medicaid plan. Call (855) 650-1870 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Adult men, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children?
Call the facility directly at (855) 650-1870 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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