9876 Clarksville Pike, Columbia, MD 21044
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Tuerk House Inc – Howard House is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Columbia, Maryland, located at 9876 Clarksville Pike.
Levels of care offered here include residential (inpatient) treatment, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and transitional or sober living housing. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for men, veterans, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
Tuerk House Inc – Howard House is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
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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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, The Joint Commission, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Howard County, MD has 13 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 339,668 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services. 26 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 7.7 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.
Tuerk House Inc – Howard House lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, dual diagnosis, and sober living / transitional housing. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Tuerk House Inc – Howard House accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, 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.
Tuerk House Inc – Howard House does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Tuerk House Inc – Howard House reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Tuerk House Inc – Howard House accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult men, veterans, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
Howard County, MD has 13 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 339,668 residents: 2 list detox services, 8 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Tuerk House Inc – Howard House is #6 of 8 ranked programs in Columbia 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Chase Brexton Healthcare – Columbia Center (Columbia, 1.2 miles), Columbia Treatment Center (Columbia, 1.3 miles), and Sheppard Pratt (Columbia, 1.8 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Tuerk House Inc – Howard House directly at 410-801-8250 x172. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Tuerk House Inc – Howard House. Our helpline is not affiliated with Tuerk House Inc – Howard House.
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“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of tuerkhouse.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Tuerk House Inc – Howard House.
