Achievement Center of LECOM Health
4950 West 23rd Street, Erie, PA 16506
Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children
About Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children
Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children offers a comprehensive residential treatment program tailored for women experiencing substance use disorders alongside related mental health challenges. The center employs evidence-based methodologies to ensure that care is both personalized and sensitive to women's unique needs. For pregnant and parenting women, there are options for both high and low-intensity residential treatment, alongside childcare services and programs aimed at family reunification. Gaudenzia's mission emphasizes the importance of family cohesion as women access the tools essential for lasting recovery.
Within the framework of its drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, Gaudenzia Community House provides both individual and group therapy, complemented by family involvement to promote holistic healing. Treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), 12-Step facilitation, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), all customized to fit the specific needs of each patient. Additional offerings such as educational assistance and childcare are also available to extend support to the families involved.
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab · Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Substances treated
- Alcohol · Co-Occurring Disorders · Drug Addiction · Opioids
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Medication-Assisted Treatment · Motivational Interviewing · Twelve Step Facilitation
- Approaches
- Evidence-Based · Personalized Treatment · Trauma Informed · Twelve Step
- Who it serves
- Pregnant Women · Women · Women only
- Aftercare
- Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Support Meetings
- Amenities
- Air-Conditioned Rooms
- Languages
- English · Spanish
Questions to ask Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- Which medications do you prescribe (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and can I continue a medication I already take?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Pennsylvania. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children
Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children did not report which payment types it accepts. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Pennsylvania Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Erie
Measured from the population center of Erie County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Erie, about 2.4 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Erie, about 3.4 miles (2 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Erie, about 2.4 miles (10 within 25 miles)
See the Erie County treatment map, methadone clinics near Erie County and Suboxone doctors near Erie County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children offer?
Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, MAT, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children accept insurance?
Payment information was not reported. Call the facility and ask about insurance, Medicaid and self-pay rates.
Where is Gaudenzia Community House for Women and Children located?
521 West 7th Street, Erie, PA 16502.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Erie?
From the center of Erie County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Erie, about 2.4 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.