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About Julie's House at Turning Point Washington
Julie's House is a six-month residential treatment program in Washington, Pennsylvania, for pregnant women and mothers with children up to four years old. Part of the Turning Point at Washington, it offers women a safe place to recover from drug and alcohol addiction while learning to care for their children. In addition to this specialized program, the center provides halfway and three-quarterway housing for adult women with substance use and co-occurring eating disorders like anorexia or compulsive overeating.
The program uses a mix of individual and group counseling, 12-Step recovery meetings, and educational groups focused on life skills, parenting, boundaries, and relapse prevention. Women also receive help with budgeting, nutrition planning, and vocational readiness. This whole-person approach addresses not just addiction but also emotional healing and daily living needs, helping women rebuild their lives while staying focused on long-term recovery.
Each mother and child live together in a fully furnished apartment, offering privacy and comfort in a family-style setting. The larger campus includes five properties in a quiet neighborhood near public transport, jobs, and support groups. Residents share responsibilities like cooking and chores, creating a supportive community. Medical evaluations, moderate physical activity, and access to dietitians support physical well-being while staying close to their children public transportation and local resources, helping residents reintegrate into the community while continuing their recovery.
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Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Women only
Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
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Gender-Specific
Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Nutrition Counseling
Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
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Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
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