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Nilsson House

5665 Purdue Avenue - Baltimore, MD 21216 - Telephone: (410) 323 5328 - Fax: (410) 323 5328

Nilsson House, a drug and alcohol free residential facility for women, provides a structured living environment, opportunities for remedial education, job seeking skills, job training, parenting training and a full range of referrals for offsite services. All clients are guided to a drug free living environment at discharge.

STAFF

Full Time Case Manager available. Staff present at all times.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Admission available to women age 18 and older who have completed an inpatient treatment program. Referral must be place two week prior to discharge. Individuals are interviewed by a counselor in an Intermediate Care Facility. Individuals must be substance free, physically and mentally able to seek education and/or employment, and become responsible for program fees based on their ability to pay.

LENGTH OF STAY

12 to 18 months

CAPACITY

11 women

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

A supervised transitional living environment in a structured setting. Case Management services, individual and group counseling held weekly. Employment and Life Skills counseling.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The program emphasizes affiliation with Twelve Step programs, active involvement in all phases of the program. Weekday and weekend curfews and daily chores. Full compliance with rules and regulations. Compliance with Criminal Justice and Federal Pretrial system.

FACILITIES

Central location in Northeast Baltimore City. Large kitchen, dining and living room. Shared bedrooms. Large yard.

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