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.

Location

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.

Location

Crisis Stabilization Center at Tuerk House
730 Ashburton Street
Baltimore, MD 21216

Who Can Be Admitted

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.

Services

All services are free and available 24/7. No insurance required.

Sober up and get linked to treatment if you want it

Sober up and get linked to treatment if you want it

Access a bed

Access a bed, warm meals, a shower, and laundry

Talk to a peer specialist

Talk to a peer specialist to get guidance, support, and treatment and recovery planning

medication assisted treatment

Be evaluated for medication assisted treatment or buprenorphine induction

ongoing case management

Access ongoing case management and referrals to community support services

Get transportation when you are ready to leave

Get transportation when you are ready to leave

What to Expect

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.