About this facility
Located in Philadelphia, Gaudenzia’s Washington House is a low-intensity residential treatment program for women with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. Their care team uses evidence-based therapies to deliver individualized, gender-specific, and person-centered care, helping women in the midst of addiction. They provide a seamless continuum of care to support patients throughout their entire recovery journey, with services accessible at any of their numerous locations across Pennsylvania.
Washington House offers a safe space for women seeking treatment. The center provides group and individual therapy and facilitates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational enhancement therapy (MET) as part of each patient’s specialized treatment plan. Their care team also provides family resources, recommendations for alternative outpatient services, and housing assistance. Gaudenzia’s personalized care plans are trauma-informed and culture-informed to ensure that treatment is tailored to each individual’s history and unique needs. The home is located in downtown Philadelphia, with several bus stops just a short walk away, ensuring easy access for those seeking help.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential; Short-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Buprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Buprenorphine with naloxone; Medication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Adult women; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Testing, SCR, Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Adults; Seniors
Sex Accepted, SN, Female
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Mental health services; Social skills development; Suicide prevention services
