Columbia, MD
Joint Commission
Tuerk House Howard House
Program Length
30 days
Focus
This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.
Comprehensive treatment center for addiction and mental health with trauma-informed care, individualized plans, and 12-step facilitation.
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
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
In-network prescribing entity
Other contracted 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
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Naltrexone (oral)
Nicotine replacement
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
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)
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency
The Joint Commission
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Medicare
Medicaid
Private health insurance
Cash or self-payment
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult men
Veterans
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain 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
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Screening for tobacco use
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
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
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
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
Family counseling
Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults
Adults
Sex Accepted
Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Case management service
Early intervention for HIV
Mental health services
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
Suicide prevention services
Contact Information
Address
9876 Clarksville Pike, Columbia, MD, 21044
Phone
410-772-3915