Residential Programs

Crownsville Facility

Philosophy

The philosophy of Crownsville is to unify into a family, individuals that are learning to move towards a positive life of hope and constructive change.

History

In 1988, we established Crownsville, Anne Arundel Facility, a traditional therapeutic community with 128 male beds and 20 female beds.

Clients

Our clients are men and women (no adolescents) who suffer from substance abuse issues. Many of our clients come from the justice system as an alternative to incarceration.

Staff

Our staff are licensed and/or certified clinicians specializing in treating clients with substance abuse issues.

Program and Activities

In addition to individual and skill-based group therapy, clients participate in addiction treatment, anger management training, relapse prevention, group therapy, as well as vocational and educational services. Some recent activities include beach days at Sandy Point, group field trips, holiday parties, as well as monthly sports days. Partnerships with judges and military personnel allow the clients to educate the public about the hope of recovery.

Foster Shannon House

Philosophy

The philosophy of Harvard St. is that “men and women are empowered to achieve recovery and hope, as they learn to overcome addiction”.

History

Established in 1977, the Foster Shannon House, in Columbia Heights, Washington D.C. is a residential traditional therapeutic community with the capacity for adult men and women.

Clients

Our clients are men and women (no adolescents) who suffer from substance abuse issues. Many of our clients come from the justice system as an alternative to incarceration.

Staff

Our staff are licensed and/or certified clinicians specializing in treating clients with substance abuse issues. In addition, we have seven outreach workers who provide information and referrals to DC resident’s through Project New Communities.

Program and Activities

In addition to individual and skill-based group therapy, clients participate in addiction treatment, anger management training, relapse prevention, group therapy, as well as vocational and educational services. Special events include our annual DC Recovery Month celebration which includes a neighborhood Barbeque and street fair. Project New Community is an outreach project in its third consecutive seasonal year. We have community service activities and fatherhood program, as well as impact sessions with local youth in group homes. Monthly sports days provide physical exercise and healthy recreational activity.