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Emergency Shelter:

Overnight temporary shelter (50 beds) available to men; first come, first serve; Check in 3:30pm-4:00pm; must be sober; leave at 5:30am

Clothing:

Clean set of clothing available to overnight guests, however, you must be willing to leave current set of clothing to receive new clothing

Nourishment:

Dinner and breakfast provided to overnight guests

Shower:

Shower available to overnight guests, with toiletries and towels provided

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation:

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Spiritual Recovery Program

Available to: Christian men

A 12 month residential program to nurture long term recovery from drug- and alcohol-related addiction based on the 12-Steps Program. Residents also work in the mission as part of “work therapy”.

Clothing:

Provided to residents as needed

Counseling and Case Management:

Recovery classes

Spiritual mentors

Small-group counseling

Life skills counseling

Professional counseling

Education and Training:

Educational and vocational classes--basic literacy, adult basic education, and college and trade school prep; GED and EDP completion programs

Health Care:

Exercise is an element of the recovery program for residents

Preventive screening and education

Dentistry

Eye care

Podiatry

Flu shots

Smoking cessation

Mental health services

Hospitalized detoxification when necessary

Clinical education

Legal Aid:

Legal support and advocacy available to residents

Nourishment:

Meals provided to residents

Recreation:

Art therapy available for residents once in the program for 3 months

Showers:

Showers available to residents

“Graduate Interns” (men who complete the program) can stay on once completing the program to work with new residents. Responsibilities range from general administration to operations to development, which helps to develop job skills.

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Graduate Spiritual Recovery Program

A modified, 6-month version of the Spiritual Recovery Program for former residents who relapse, with a heavy focus on relapse prevention

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Transitional Housing:

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House of Freedom:

Available to: Men

Up to 24-month transitional housing. Must be recent graduate of the Spiritual Recovery Program, at least 1 year sober, and employed (as a small rent amount is collected)

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Long-term housing:

Available to: Men

24 to maximum 60 month housing. Same restrictions apply. Provides additional structure and time to fully rejoin society.

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation:

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Substance Abuse Outpatient Program

To get into program, get a referral and make an appointment.

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Detoxification Program

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Health Care:

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Mental Health Outpatient Program

To get into program, get a referral and make an appointment.

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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP)

Take care of all psychiatric needs

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Transitional Housing:

Convalescent Care:

Available to: Men only, ages 21 and over. No one under 21 allowed.

24 hour care for men experiencing homelessness to recover from major illnesses, and trauma; transportation to the facility is not provided

Clothing:

Available as needed

Nourishment:

Provided with 3 meals a day

Showers:

Available to clients

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation:

Available to: Men only, ages 21 and over. No one under 21 allowed.

12 step program addiction recovery classes

Mon-Sat 8:30am-9:30am

Emergency Shelter:

Available to: Men only, ages 21 and over. No one under 21 allowed.

Opens at 6pm daily (or 4:30pm from November-February or during Code Blue or Code Red days - call 1.888.817.4358 to find out if its a Code Blue or Code Red day); must leave by 6am

Clothing:

Available to those in extreme need

Nourishment:

Dinner at 6pm and breakfast at 6am

Showers:

Toiletries and towels are provided

Nourishment:

For children, starting at 9am, Sunday morning breakfast and lunch provided;

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation:

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Daily Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings

7 days a week, 9pm-9am

              ○  Staff, coordinators, and counselors are available at all times               ○  Meeting starts at night, runs 12 hours                          ○   Biggest groups at 6, 7, 8AM and 9, 10PM               ○ New Beginnings Group: 5:30PM               ○ New Genesis group: M W Th               ○ Times of Illness: Tuesdays 7PM – for those on legitimate prescription medications and would like to participate in NA but not within a typical NA group environment               ○  Recovering NA: Friday 7AM               ○  Additional meetings and workshops: Saturday and Sunday        1:30-3:30PM               ○ Women’s group: Sunday 4PM               ○ No 7PM group on Saturdays and Sundays

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Counseling and Case Management:

Available to: men, women, or transgender individuals.

Certified Addictions Counselor and Case Manager are available during the hours of Monday through Friday (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)- to refer individuals to treatment and other support services for their housing, legal, health and mental health services, job training and other needs

No walk-ins Monday (but might be told to come back a certain time another day), other days can just walk-in and usually see someone.

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Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation:

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LGBTQ centered Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) recovery groups

Welcoming to all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. (No minors allowed)

Meets every Monday at 7:15pm, Thursday at 8:30pm, & Saturday at 6:30pm

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Narcotics Anonymous Men’s Rap Group

Available to: men in recovery (no minors).

Meets every Sunday at 11:30am

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Health Care:

Free and confidential HIV and syphilis testing provided by the Baltimore City Health Department

Available to: all

Every Wednesday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

LGBT Services and Support:

Available to: Women---

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Women of Color

A collective group committed to providing a safe, confidential, and supportive space for LBTQ women of all colors.

Meets 2nd, 4th, and 5th Thursdays at 7:30pm

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SILhouette

SILhouette (Spiritually in-tuned Lesbians) is a spiritual community of women who love women, desiring to discover, embrace, and live as their spiritual-authentic selves.

Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:30pm

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Available to: Men---

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Poz People

Poz People is a free, weekly, peer-led support group for HIV-positive individuals in the LGBT community. The group focuses on all aspects of living with HIV/AIDS in a safe and confidential setting.

Meets every Wednesday from 7pm-8pm, in room 316

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Available to: Transgender Persons---

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Akanni

Black Transmen, Inc. presents Akanni, a support group for all transgender men that are conforming and non-conforming at any stage in their transition process. Akanni is a safe, respectful, and confidential environment where transmen can share their story and their journey. Akanni is from the Yoruba language meaning profitable encounter.

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm

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Baltimore Trans-Masculine Alliance

A support group for FTMs.

Meets 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm

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Tran*quility

A support group for MTFs, but anyone who varies from traditional gender expression are welcome.

Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday at 8pm

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Available to: Youth and Young Adults---

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Rainbow Youth Alliance - Baltimore (ages 13-19)

The Rainbow Youth Alliance is a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning teens and their allies. RYA is a safe place to ask questions, find mutual support, and learn information pertinent to their lives. Sponsored by PFLAG Baltimore & the GLCCB, RYA - Baltimore meetings include discussion groups, movies, projects, art, and guest speakers in a safe and supervised environment. Teens between 13 and 19 years of age are welcome, regardless of their gender or orientation. You only need to bring an open heart and mind.

Meets Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm

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Mixed Company (ages 20-30)

A weekly discussion, support, and social group for all young adult LGBT identified or questioning individuals and their allies. The mission of the group is to grow a peer-to-peer support network as well as provide a safe and inclusive environment where members can learn about and openly discuss LGBT issues. In addition, the group will offer the opportunity for local social meet-ups, events and volunteer opportunities outside of meeting days.

Meets every Tuesday at 5:30pm

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation----

Transitional Housing:

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Carrington House:

Available to: Men transitioning from a drug treatment center detox or 28-day treatment program

This highly structured, residential substance abuse recovery program offers homeless men the tools and life skills they need to turn their backs on addiction once and for all and rebuild their lives –one day at a time.

Counseling and Case Management:

Individual and group counseling

Education and Training:

GED classes and vocational training; recovery and life skills workshops

Employment Assistance:

Jobs placement

Legal Aid:

Clients are given the opportunity to develop solutions to legal issues such as child support and unpaid taxes

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Raymond Tyler at Carrington House. [email protected]  (410.947.7900)

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Lighthouse:

Available to: Men coming out of Carrington House and other transitional recovery programs. Men must have at least six months of sobriety. Clients must also be referred from a treatment facility or transitional housing.

A safe, alcohol and drug-free independent living environment where recovery efforts continue to be supported.  Men may stay in the program for up to 5 years.  They are expected to maintain employment, pay 30% of their income for rent, and save some of their earnings to provide for their future.

Contact Louis Hamlet, Case Manager:  [email protected]