Past Grants

Park West Health System, Inc./ Park West Medical Center

For continued support of the Hidden Gardens HIV and Substance Abuse Program, a buprenorphine detoxification and stabilization program for HIV-positive heroin users in the Park Heights Avenue corridor.

Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Inc.

For support of the Threshold to Recovery program initiative, which seeks to demonstrate that threshold centers are a low-cost, high volume, and effective means of increasing access to treatment, retaining people in treatment, and sustaining recovery. Threshold centers are different from traditional drug treatment centers in that they are open for extended hours, accept walk-ins, and offer alternative healing therapies such as Tai Chi, acupuncture, and meditation.

Patrick Allison House

Toward operating costs of a structured therapeutic transitional housing program serving ex-offenders in Baltimore City facing re-entry problems of housing, drug treatment, and employment. The program offers a safe place to live, individual and group counseling, access to health care services, job search assistance, and life-skills training.

Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Inc.

For an evaluation of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI). ASI is the substance abuse assessment tool currently mandated by the Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration for use by treatment providers receiving state funding, including those in Baltimore City. The study will help determine the effectiveness of the assessment.

Prisoners Aid Association of Maryland, Inc.

For interim operating costs of the Female Transitional House and the Shelter Plus Care programs. The Prisoners Aid Association of Maryland provides a variety of supportive services for ex-offenders and homeless individuals in a holistic approach to help them become productive members of the community.