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 […]
Tuerk House Featured in Baltimore Business Journal
Tuerk House was featured in the cover story of the March 28 edition of the Baltimore Business Journal, which highlighted the incredible work of nonprofits, businesses, and individuals working to elevate Greater Baltimore. In the article, our CEO Bernard Gyebi-Foster, shared insights on our plans to expand our impact in Baltimore with a new, all-inclusive […]
November 2024 Newsletter
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Coordinated Care Pathway Center Operated by Tuerk House Opens in Multnomah County
The Coordinated Care Pathway Center, operated by Tuerk House, officially opened on October 14, 2024. The center, located in Portland, Oregon, will serve as a drop-off addiction treatment readiness center and will screen individuals, connect them to trained peers to help people move toward recovery, and identify pathways to detox and treatment. Read our press […]
The Baltimore Banner Visits New Tuerk House Facility Highland House
The Baltimore Banner recently toured the new Tuerk House facility, Highland House, a 14-bed recovery home for women in Howard County, Md., following its opening in March 2024. Click here to read The Baltimore Banner’s coverage.