The first of its kind in the State, the Maryland Crisis Stabilization Center at Tuerk House provides safe, short-term sobering services to adults in Baltimore City under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, or who were recently revived from overdose. Individuals must meet certain medical eligibility criteria to ensure their safety prior to an admission.
Crisis Stabilization Center at Tuerk House
2700 Rayner Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
The first of its kind in Maryland, the Crisis Stabilization Center at Tuerk House provides individuals who are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and in a state of compromised health with a safe place to detox and receive short-term medical care and social services. The Center includes an Opioid Crisis Unit specifically designed to provide respite care for those under the influence of opioids.
Crisis Stabilization Center at Tuerk House
730 Ashburton Street
Baltimore, MD 21216
The Center accepts referrals from Baltimore City Fire Department Emergency Medical Services, all City hospitals, a variety of other treatment providers, Baltimore Crisis Response (including mobile crisis teams), and welcomes walk-ins.
All services are free and available 24/7. No insurance required.
Sober up and get linked to treatment if you want it
Access a bed, warm meals, a shower, and laundry
Talk to a peer specialist to get guidance, support, and treatment and recovery planning
Be evaluated for medication assisted treatment or buprenorphine induction
Access ongoing case management and referrals to community support services
Get transportation when you are ready to leave
Patients typically stay in the center for 6 to 8 hours. Once they are stabilized and their withdrawal symptoms are managed, they will be connected to continuing treatment services at Tuerk House or another health care/social services provider.
The Maryland Crisis Stabilization Center was created in April 2018 as part of a partnership pilot program between the Maryland Department of Health, the Baltimore City Health Department, the Baltimore City Fire Department, Behavioral Health System Baltimore, Inc., and Tuerk House.
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Employees, clients, and clients’ families may submit reports anonymously to: [email protected], 667-260-4314 or Tuerk House Compliance Officer; 730 Ashburton St, Baltimore, MD 21216
The public can also submit a complaint to The Joint Commission via The Joint Commission’s website: www.jointcommission.org. Scroll down to “Filing a Complaint.” The Joint Commission also has a complaint telephone number at (800) 994-6610 where you can speak to a Joint Commission representative.