Insurance Accepted
About us
Since 1993, Maryland Community Health Initiatives, Inc. (Penn North) has been providing comprehensive mental health care and treatment for substance use disorders. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the facility is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm, and welcomes walk-ins.
Penn North offers a variety of services, including substance abuse treatment and acudetox, a treatment where five small needles are placed in the ear while clients sit in a group setting for about 45 minutes, allowing them to meditate or relax. The facility also provides smoking cessation classes, nutrition education, art therapy, yoga, and meditation sessions.
In addition to these services, Maryland Community Health Initiatives, Inc. (Penn North) offers supportive housing for adults, catering to both men and women. The holistic approach at Penn North aims to address the multifaceted needs of clients, promoting overall well-being and recovery.
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
8.4
Out of 10
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That’s why we’ve developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You’ll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
Treatment
Treatment Options
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Opioid Treatement
Levels of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Short-term residential
- Long-term residential
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
- Halfway house
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Intervention Services
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Matrix Model
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
- Family counseling
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Facility Operation
- Private non-profit organization
Screening
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV testing
- TB screening
- Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Suicide prevention services
- Acupuncture
- Child care for client's children
- Early intervention for HIV
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
Opioid Treatment
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Relapse prevention with naltrexone
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Transitional Recovery Services
- Mentoring/peer support
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Employment counseling or training
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Recovery coach
Age Groups Accepted
- Young adults
- Adults
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
Smoking or Vaping
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Vaping permitted in designated area
Amenities
Amenities
- Acupuncture room
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