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Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center

2410 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217

4.3 73 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care8 programsOutpatient
Payment4 optionsTakes Medicaid
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.8 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.94 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.35 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 73 Google reviews (4.3★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center

Located at 2410 Pennsylvania Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.

Care options include medically supervised detox, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober living housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.

Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • 12-step facilitation

Detox services

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Opioids detoxification

Medications used

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
  • Medication for mental disorders

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceNot listed
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed

Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center compares

  • #8of 100 ranked programs in Baltimore in our 2026 ranking. See the Baltimore ranking
  • ✓Offers detox: only 22 of 117 programs in Baltimore do.
  • ✓Offers partial hospitalization: only 23 of 117 programs in Baltimore do.
  • ✓Accepts Medicare: 77 of 117 programs in Baltimore do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Charm City Medical Center IncBaltimore · under 1 mi · Detox, MAT, IOP
  2. Emerge Baltimore IncBaltimore · under 1 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient
  3. Elite Healthcare Inc – Okojie and Associates HealthcareBaltimore · under 1 mi · MAT, Outpatient

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Young adults
  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Ancillary services

  • Acupuncture
  • Case management service
  • Child care for clients' children
  • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Treatment access in Baltimore city, MD

131Treatment facilities
26Offer detox
89Buprenorphine or methadone
48Offer 24-hour care

Baltimore city, MD has 131 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 568,271 residents. 26 facilities in the county list detox services, including Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center. 470 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 82.7 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.9 statewide.

Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

Location

Address2410 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
Facility's own phone410-728-2080
Websitepenn-north.org

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Questions about Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center

What services does Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center offer?

Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center lists the following levels of care: detox, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center offer detox?

Yes. Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification and opioids detoxification.

Is Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center accredited?

Yes. Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center treat?

Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Baltimore city, MD?

Baltimore city, MD has 131 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 568,271 residents: 26 list detox services, 89 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 48 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center rank among rehab centers in Baltimore?

Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center is #8 of 100 ranked programs in Baltimore in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.

What are the closest alternatives to Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Charm City Medical Center Inc (Baltimore, under 1 miles), Emerge Baltimore Inc (Baltimore, under 1 miles), and Elite Healthcare Inc – Okojie and Associates Healthcare (Baltimore, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center's Google rating?

Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center has a 4.3-star rating from 73 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center directly at 410-728-2080. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Maryland Community Health Initiatives – Penn North Recovery Center.

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