Tuerk House CEO Makes List of Influential Marylanders
The Daily Record has named Bernard Gyebi-Foster to its 2026 list of Influential Marylanders. This year marks the program’s 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of recognizing the exceptional leaders whose vision, innovation and service have helped shape Maryland’s business, civic and nonprofit communities. Read the Full Announcement
Tuerk House Awarded $225,000 from the Maryland Department of Health to Expand Behavioral Health Services for Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families
Nonprofit will receive funding through the SFY 2027 Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program to launch the Military Personnel Recovery Pathway, expanding veteran-focused substance use treatment and peer recovery support in Baltimore City Baltimore (July 14, 2026) –Tuerk House, a growing nonprofit care provider specializing in community and behavioral health, announces it […]
Tuerk House COO Named One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women
Tuerk House Chief Operating Officer Mayra Diaz has been named one of Maryland’s 2026 Top 100 Women by The Daily Record. This annual award program recognizes outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. See Mayra’s Profile
Tuerk House CEO recognized as one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs for the Second Time
The Daily Record has named Bernard Gyebi-Foster, Tuerk House CEO, one of Maryland’s 2025 Most Admired CEOs. This award honors talented business CEOs, higher education leaders and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland whose leadership and vision are admired by those around them. A panel of judges selects these honorees based on professional accomplishments, community service […]
Tuerk House COO Recognized as The Baltimore Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business”
Last week, The Baltimore Business Journal recognized Tuerk House COO, Mayra Diaz, as one of Baltimore’s “Women Who Mean Business.” This honor recognizes 25 of Greater Baltimore’s top female business leaders. Mayra began her journey at Tuerk House in 2013, starting as a substance abuse counselor and later becoming COO in 2023. Tuerk House is […]
Tuerk House Featured on WJZ-TV for Annual Back-to-School BBQ
Tuerk House was recently featured on a weekend preview segment of WJZ-TV on August 3rd, for our annual Back-to-School BBQ. In this segment, Chris Maynard, Director of Fund Development, discussed the upcoming Back to School BBQ, which brings together the members of the West Baltimore community, celebrates the beginning of a new school year and […]
Tuerk House Opens Doors to the Community During Recent Mass Overdose in Baltimore City
A recent mass overdose event in Baltimore City has opened many eyes to just how prevalent substance use disorder continues to be in our community. But it has also given us an opportunity to remind the community that Tuerk House is here to help anyone who is struggling and seeking recovery. Thank you to the […]
Tuerk House Featured on FOX45’s “BMORE Lifestyle”
Tuerk House was recently featured on WBFF FOX45’s “BMORE Lifestyle” segment, highlighting recent developments within the facility and service updates. In the interview, Maud Ayree, Director of Crisis Stabilization Center and Integrated Behavioral Health Services, shared insight on our recent expansion into Portland, Oregon, with the addition of the Deflection Center in Multnomah County. Maud […]
Tuerk House Staff Recognized as Health Care Heroes by The Daily Record
The Daily Record has selected Tuerk House staff members, Caroline Mwangi and Agatha Ukaegbu, as 2025 Health Care Heroes. These awards recognize the individuals and organizations that have made an impact on the quality of health care within the state. Caroline, who joined Tuerk House in 2017, was recognized as Nurse of the Year. Agatha, […]
Sobering Beds Open at Multnomah County’s Coordinated Care Pathway Center
On April 23, Dr. Ophelia Dapaah-Gyimah, DNP, MBA, RN, FNP-BC, Tuerk House’s Director of Medical Services, participated in a press conference in Portland, Oregon as Multnomah County announced the opening of 13 new sobering stations at the Coordinated Care Pathway Center (CCPC). Tuerk House has been working with Multnomah County since last year to manage […]