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Causes: Human Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Disorders, Mental Health Treatment, Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment
Mission: Gaudenzia helps individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol dependency, mental illness, and related conditions to achieve a better quality of life and become accountable individuals. This is accomplished through a continuum of care leading to long-term recovery guided by a philosophy of mutual concern, personal responsibility, research, and community education.
Results: FY2019/2020 Annual Report: www.gaudenzia.org/about/annual-report/
Target demographics: individuals and families dealing with a substance use disorder
Direct beneficiaries per year: 18,298
Geographic areas served: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington DC
Programs: Gaudenzia, Inc. is one of the largest nonprofit drug and alcohol treatment and recovery centers in the United States, with 51 facilities operating in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. The agency serves about 19,000 individuals annually and operates 117 and alcohol treatment programs for men and women. Services include specialized programs for pregnant and parenting mothers, adolescents, and people suffering from co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. Gaudenzia continues to improve and expand our services, helping individuals, families, and communities overcome the ravages of addiction.