Marilyn Baker House Program

The Marilyn Baker House is a residential program within the York facility that uses a therapeutic community model. There are four phases of programming: orientation, core treatment, relapse prevention and aftercare. The core treatment uses the Helping Women Recover curriculum, a gender-responsive 12-step program developed by Stephanie Covington, who is a pioneer in the development and implementation of gender-responsive services. The curriculum is designed to address the issues underlying female criminality and addiction, incorporating women’s psycho-social development and experiences into their treatment. Small class size allows for women to bond as they discuss personal experiences based on the program’s four modules: the self, relationships, sexuality and spirituality. Evidence-based practices: Helping Women Recover