Highland House Opens In Howard County To Aid Pregnant Women Recover From Substance Misuse

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A 16-bed residential treatment facility called Highland House has opened in Howard County to help pregnant women recover from substance misuse.

"What better way to celebrate Women's History Month, then by unveiling this home geared towards providing a sanctuary for women on their recovery journey. In last year’s fiscal year 2024 operating budget, we committed a $500,000 grant to Tuerk House to help make this new facility a reality. Today, as we open Highland House, we are building on our efforts to save lives, support all our neighbors and help build a brighter future for all," Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said at a news conference.

Highland House joins Howard County’s two other supportive halfway houses – Tuerk House’s 16-bedroom Howard House for men in Ellicott City and Hilda’s Foundation’s, a 16-bed recovery house for adult women. With the addition of Highland House, Howard County now offers low-end residential treatment for all population groups, officials noted.