Admission
Your Path to Grace House
Here’s what to expect — from your first intake appointment through all three phases of our program.
How It Works
Getting started.
01
Intake Appointment
Grace House will schedule an initial intake appointment to determine if our residential treatment program is a correct fit for the individual. If not, an appropriate referral will be given to the individual.
02
Approval & Bed Date
After approval for admission, the client will receive a “bed date”.
03
Begin the Program
Grace House operates on a three-phase system. The average length of stay is approximately 6 months but can last up to 1 year.
Who We Serve
Eligibility
Males 18 years of age and older
A diagnosis of substance use disorder
Co-occurring mental health conditions to be stable and appropriately treated
Referrals
We Accept Referrals From
Rehab programs
Jails
The criminal justice system
Other treatment providers
Self-referral
Payment & Length of Stay
Good to Know
Medicaid Accepted
We accept Medicaid as a payment method.
About 6 Months
Average length of stay, but can last up to 1 year.
A Structured Day
Out of bed, showered, clothed, and beds made by 8am Mon–Fri
Lights out at 11pm through the week, 11:30pm on the weekend
ASAM Level 3.1 Residential Phase System
Three phases. One journey.
Phase 1
Orientation
≈ 30 days
This is an orientation phase that lasts approximately 30 days where the client commits to recovery at Grace House. This phase is most restrictive, involving no visitation passes. During this phase, clients are provided additional prompts and reminders about expectations and rules related to Grace House. In phase 1, clients identify circumstances and self-awareness that led to admission to Grace House. Clients are introduced to nightly NA/AA meetings off site. Initial treatment plan and transition plan are developed with individual client-centered involvement at admission and reviewed every 60 days thereafter. During phase 1, access to wraparound services, including assistance with TDAP, SNAP, dental, eye care, social security card, birth certificate, and driver’s license/ID. Additional wraparound services include weekly onsite medical visits and mental health counseling. In this phase, clients may begin pursuing vocational (forklift, CDL, trade school) and educational (GED, college) career paths. Spiritual and physical health activities include church services and fitness instruction. Clients are eligible for two 4-hour passes after 30 days, on different weekends, with clinical approval.
Phase 2
Building Skills
≈ 30–90 days
Two 4-hour passes after 30 days*
Two 8-hour passes after 60 days*
This phase lasts approximately 30-90 days. Clients are encouraged to get a sponsor and start working the 12-step program. This phase may include educational/trade training, life skills programs, self-help groups, and referral to community case management, as well as other programs. Clients are actively involved in vocational/educational career paths, if applicable. Job readiness skills training with paid opportunities in the areas of painting/cleaning/lawn care through Social Enterprise. During this phase, clients are mastering coping skills and life skills in preparation to transition to Grace House 2, with clinical approval. Clients are eligible for two 8-hour passes per month after 60 days, on different weekends, with clinical approval.
Phase 3
Transition to Grace House 2
Day 90 to completion
One 8-hour pass per weekend + daily outings*
This final phase involves transitioning to Grace House 2, which is located in a tranquil park-like setting on the bus route. Clients will have more independence and responsibility. This phase lasts approximately days 90 until program completion, which is on average 6 months, but can last longer. Grace House 2 will focus on reintroducing the client back into the community, with the goal of improving recovery and coping skills to lead to independent living. The focus will be on assisting the client to secure housing in the community and maintaining a job, where applicable. Vocational/educational training may continue in this phase. Clients may secure part-time employment at Grace House 2 through meeting client-centered plan goals. Clients are eligible for one 8-hour pass once a weekend with clinical approval, in addition to independent daily outings.
Explore Grace House 2 →* All passes require clinical approval.
Contact us today to take the next step in your recovery journey!
Our team is here to answer your questions and help you get started.
We help to restore others to live healthy, productive, self-sufficient lives with purpose. Recovery is a process that must have hope, and hope creates the journey.
Contact
Grace House 1
16929 Shinham Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Grace House 2
13501 Spriggs Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
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