Wells House

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#003399" TEXT="#080000" background="079c8c00erkjxk.jpg"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width="100%" BGCOLOR="#0066CC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#99CCFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Maryland Association of Alcohol and Drug Continuing Care Facilities</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#00FFFF" FACE="Arial" >  |   </FONT>  <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maryland Association of Alcohol and Drug"><IMG SRC="09a46180.png" border=0 width="70" height="24" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Chrysalis House">Chrysalis House</A>   |   <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Damascus House">Damascus House</A>   |   <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Friendship House">Friendship House</A>   |   <A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gale Houses, Inc">Gale Houses, Inc</A>   |   <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Haven House">Haven House</A>   |   <A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hope House">Hope House</A>   |   <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Howard House">Howard House</A>   |   <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mann House">Mann House</A>   |   <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Marcey House">Marcey House</A>   |   <A HREF="id35.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nilsson House">Nilsson House</A>   |   <A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Reality Treatment Centers">Reality Treatment Centers</A>   |   <A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="S.A.F.E. 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Mooneyhan, BA, CAC-AD, Executive Director</div> <div> Richard C. Benchoff, II, BS Pharm., CAC-AD, Program Director</div> <div> Lee Woropajew, CAC-AD, Addiction Counselor</div> <div> William Foster, Facilities Manager</div> <div> A nine member Board of Directors meets monthly to govern the Wells House</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="759" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#00BF00 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="753"><div> <B>ADMISSION CRITERIA</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Admission is limited to chemically dependent men.  The client's primary diagnosis must be substance dependency disorder as defined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM and DSM-IV.  Clients must have completed an inpatient treatment program and have been referred by that facility.  In some instances, clients may be referred from physicians, public health agencies, social services and the judicial system.  The client population is becoming increasingly diverse and includes more clients with HIV and other co-occurring disorders as well as a greater variety in social background.  Methadone-maintained clients are eligible for admission if they meet all other criteria.  Clients must be able to abide the program and house rules.  Clients, except those with documented disabilities, must also be physically and mentally able to seek and maintain employment and be financially responsible for fees based on ability to pay.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="758" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#00BF00 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="752"><div> <B>LENGTH OF STAY</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Intensive 6 to 12 month residential treatment program</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="762" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#00BF00 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="756"><div> <B>CAPACITY</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> 12 adult males</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="761" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#00BF00 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="755"><div> <B>PROGRAM  COMPONENTS</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> The program is based on the disease concept of chemical dependency and twelve-step recovery programs.  Each resident has a treatment program tailored to his personal situation and individual needs.  This program includes in-depth assessment and treatment planning followed by individual and group counseling, referrals for rehabilitation and educational training, coordination of aftercare treatment services and assistance in utilization of community resources for employment, medical or legal issues.  There is a strong network of individuals in recovery in the local community that is very active in engaging the residents and supporting them in a 12 Step program (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA.  Residents are required to attend meeting in the community.  An increasing number of clients are entering the program after a relatively short (7-14 Days) treatment program rather than 28 days of treatment, the former standard of care.  At present managed care generally limits the number of days of inpatient treatment clients can receive before being discharged.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="761" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#00BF00 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="755"><div> <B>PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> The client must abstain from all mind-altering and mood-altering drugs, unless prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider.  Clients are required to attend daily twelve-step meeting and to obtain a twelve-step sponsor.  Clients are required to attend individual and group counseling sessions and other groups as determined in their individual treatment plan.  Clients must be employed or seeking employment or actively enrolled in an educational program.  Clients with documented disabilities may have this requirement waived.  Clients must also abide by the program and house rules.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="764" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#00BF00 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="758"><div> <B>FACILITIES</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> The Wells House is a twelve bed continuing care facility located in a residential neighborhood in northern Hagerstown, in Washington County, in picturesque Western Maryland.  The structure is a remodeled duplex with shared dormitory style bedrooms and updated kitchen and laundry facilities.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="762" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#00BF00 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="756"><div> <B>DRIVING DIRECTIONS</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> For directions, type in your starting address:</div> <div>  <FORM METHOD=GET ACTION="http://clients.mapquest.com/trellix/mqtripplus" TARGET="_top"> <INPUT TYPE="hidden" NAME="OPC" VALUE="null"> <TABLE BORDER=0> <TR><TD WIDTH=100>Street Address:</TD> <TD WIDTH=100> <INPUT TYPE=TEXT NAME=ADDR_ORIGIN VALUE="" SIZE=20 MAXLENGTH=30> </TD> </TR> <TR><TD>City:</TD> <TD> <INPUT TYPE=TEXT NAME=CITY_ORIGIN VALUE="" SIZE=20 MAXLENGTH=30> </TD> </TR> <TR><TD>State:</TD> <TD> <INPUT TYPE=TEXT NAME=STATE_ORIGIN VALUE="" SIZE=20 MAXLENGTH=2> </TD> </TR> <TR><TD>Zip (Optional):</TD> <TD> <INPUT TYPE=TEXT NAME=ZO VALUE="" SIZE=20 MAXLENGTH=10> </TD> </TR> 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