Damascus House

Damascus House structures its addiction treatment around three core levels of care: residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and standard outpatient services. The residential treatment component provides 24-hour structured care for men beginning their recovery journey, while the outpatient programs support longer-term recovery goals and community reintegration.

Intensive outpatient programming bridges the gap between residential care and independent living, offering structured therapy sessions while allowing participants to maintain work or family responsibilities. Standard outpatient programs provide ongoing aftercare support, helping individuals maintain sobriety while fully engaged in their communities. This graduated approach ensures continuity of care throughout different stages of the recovery process.

The recovery center addresses unique challenges faced by veterans and seniors entering substance abuse treatment. Veterans receive specialized attention for military-related trauma, PTSD, and the complex transition from military to civilian life. This population-specific approach recognizes how military experiences can impact addiction development and recovery processes.

Senior participants benefit from age-appropriate treatment recognizing physical health considerations, medication interactions, and life transitions common in older adulthood. The facility's experience with older adults ensures treatment approaches account for different learning styles, health needs, and social dynamics relevant to this population's successful long-term recovery.

Damascus House specializes in co-occurring disorders treatment, addressing both substance use disorders and mental health conditions simultaneously. The dual diagnosis approach recognizes that lasting recovery often requires treating underlying depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other psychiatric conditions alongside addiction.

Trauma-informed care principles guide treatment for individuals with PTSD and trauma histories. Cognitive behavioral therapy sessions help participants develop coping strategies for both substance use triggers and trauma responses. Individual and group counseling formats provide multiple avenues for processing traumatic experiences while building recovery skills and peer support networks.

Financial barriers to addiction treatment are addressed through multiple payment options including Medicaid acceptance, self-pay arrangements, and sliding scale financial assistance. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, providing structured programming while allowing weekend family time and community engagement.

Located in Brooklyn, Maryland, Damascus House serves Anne Arundel County, Baltimore Metro, and surrounding areas. The facility's commitment to accessible care ensures men from diverse economic backgrounds can access quality residential treatment and outpatient programming. Court-ordered treatment participants receive the same comprehensive services, supporting both legal compliance and genuine recovery goals.