Philadelphia, PA

Gaudenzia Washington House

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.

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

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

(866) 747-2928

Contact

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