Lawrence Court Halfway House - Mountain Manor

Transitional Housing for Early Recovery

Lawrence Court Halfway House in Rockville, Maryland is a long-term residential program for adults in early recovery from substance use disorders. Clients live on site in a sober, supervised setting with 24/7 support. This step-down level of care gives people time to stabilize, practice recovery skills, and adjust to everyday responsibilities before moving to fully independent living.

Structured Routine With a Focus on Work and School

A core feature of the program is preparing clients to return to work, school, or job training. Daily structure emphasizes routines, responsibility, and accountability, which can make it easier to manage employment or education while maintaining sobriety. Case management and recovery support may include planning for jobs or training programs, connecting with community resources, and building practical skills for independent living.

Counseling, Groups, and Recovery Supports

Clients take part in individual and group counseling that focuses on coping skills and relapse prevention. The program uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, anger management, and other evidence-based methods to address substance use and related behaviors. Peer and community support are built into care through self-help groups, peer mentoring, and encouragement to attend 12-step or similar recovery meetings in the community or via telehealth.

Support for Co-Occurring Needs and Medications

The program can serve people with co-occurring mental health concerns and chronic pain alongside substance use. Health education, HIV and hepatitis support, tobacco cessation counseling, and early intervention for HIV are available. For clients already receiving Medications for addiction treatment (MAT), staff coordinate with outside prescribers so medications like naltrexone and other treatments for opioid or alcohol use disorders can continue during the stay.

Life Skills and Transition Planning

Life-skills work and recovery coaching are integrated into the residential experience. Clients can receive support with social skills, employment counseling or training, and assistance in obtaining social services or housing resources. Before discharge, staff and clients create an aftercare and relapse prevention plan that may include ongoing counseling, community support, and self-help groups.