About this facility
Straight Talk’s Gerry House is a nonprofit residential center that helps adults 18 and older recover from alcohol and substance abuse. They also support clients with mental health challenges. Treatment is offered in a coed, 90-day program, and residents can join voluntarily or through court programs. Gerry House is distinguished by its strong clinical team and state approval for probation, parole, and drug court referrals.
The center uses trusted therapies focused on both addiction and mental health. Clients work with experienced professionals, including addiction specialists, therapists, and social workers. Gerry House believes recovery is possible with the right support and care. Their approach includes evidence-based treatment that helps clients build lasting recovery skills.
Residents live in a structured, coed residential environment that supports healing and growth. The facility offers care for up to 12 adults at a time, with services provided by credentialed staff. The 90-day program includes access to both addiction and mental health support in a community-focused setting.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, 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, 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, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Male
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services
