800-671-4304Howard House
About Howard House
Howard House is a 15 bed residential treatment facility in Ellicott City, Maryland, operated by Tuerk House, Inc. The program serves adult men working toward recovery from substance use disorders. It offers medium and low intensity residential care using evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, the Matrix Model, and 12 step facilitation.
Howard House provides a structured and supportive setting for men who have completed detox in another facility and are ready to strengthen their commitment to long term sobriety.
Men’s Residential Addiction Treatment in Ellicott City
Howard House focuses on gender specific treatment that reflects the unique recovery needs of adult men, including young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 years. The residential model encourages peer support and accountability, creating an environment where residents can process past experiences, strengthen social skills and build healthy routines alongside others who share similar goals.
Treatment includes daily individual and group counseling sessions within a highly organized schedule that provides at least five hours of clinical services each day. Programming addresses anger management, relapse prevention and substance use education. Care is guided by trauma informed principles and may include family counseling to support long term healing and stability.
Stepping Stone Approach to Recovery
Howard House offers two levels of intensity that allow residents to advance at a pace that fits their progress. Medium intensity programming provides continuous, structured supervision and therapeutic engagement throughout the day and night. Low intensity services offer greater flexibility, allowing residents to participate in educational programs, vocational training, or community activities as they prepare for independent living.
This gradual approach helps men develop confidence, responsibility, and practical life skills while maintaining consistent clinical and peer support.
They work with most major insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and private coverage. Sliding scale fees and financial assistance options are also available for eligible individuals.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN, received her bachelor’s from the University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center and her first master’s from the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She practiced nursing for over two decades with a focus on pediatric physical rehabilitation, which required mental health skills to help children, and their parents work through new challenges after a head injury or spinal cord injury. She has been a freelance writer in health, wellness, and mental health for over 15 years. She loves exercise, her dogs and guinea pigs, and gardening.
