About this facility
Sojourner House provides spiritual-based, residential treatment for mothers, including pregnant women, struggling with substance use disorder. Located in Pennsylvania, the program offers a safe and supportive environment where women receive intensive, evidence-based, gender-responsive treatment while living with their children. Mothers can stay for up to six months in private apartments, experiencing independent, substance-free living with 24/7 support. Treatment includes individual, group, and family counseling, helping women heal and prepare for a stable future.
Recognizing that recovery is a family journey, Sojourner House helps mothers strengthen relationships with their children. Services include developmental screenings, educational support, and after-school activities to ensure children’s well-being. Pregnant women receive specialized care to support their health and their baby’s health. Families also gain access to community resources that promote long-term stability and mental wellness.
Sojourner House stands out for its holistic, family-centered approach. Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the program integrates mindfulness practices like T’ai Chi to promote stress management and emotional healing. Through evidence-based, gender-responsive treatment, Sojourner House effectively addresses trauma, relationships, and societal challenges.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, Other contracted 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, In-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches, TAP, 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
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicare; Medicaid; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Seniors or older adults; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing, SCR, Drug or alcohol urine screening
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; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Residential beds for clients' children; Case management service; Child care for clients' children; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance
