Philadelphia, PA

Gaudenzia Joy of Living

Founded

1968

Program Length

28+ days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

This women-only residential treatment center in Philadelphia, PA, is a specialized high-intensity residential treatment program for women dealing with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The program emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally aware, and gender-responsive care, offering both individual and group counseling. The center is dedicated to helping women develop the skills necessary for a healthy, fulfilling life. Payment options include Medicaid and certain commercial insurances, with assistance available for county funding.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential Short-term residential

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Pharmacotherapies

Buprenorphine with naloxone Medication for mental disorders

Treatment Approaches

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)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicaid

Special Programs/Groups Offered

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

Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services

Education and Counseling Services

Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Adults Seniors

Sex Accepted

Female

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

1516 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

Phone

(833) 858-8851

Contact

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