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Changing Lanes is a transitional living home located in West Baltimore, Maryland. Changing Lanes Transitional House for Women provides a caring, nurturing atmosphere for the LGBTQ Community to aid in the process of re-connection into the community growing free from the chains of addiction. The program is designed to raise awareness and increase positive self image by allowing each individual time to self reflect on personal decisions towards growth. During each stay clients will be assisted with resources needed to promote positive change. They offer a safe, drug and smoke free environment for women over the age of 21 in a shared space community. Living in a shared community allows a sense of togetherness providing community building. Women are encouraged to be productive daily as well as self-directed forum. Clients are encouraged to focus on a wellness goal. Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual Wellness is promoted with the goal of reconnecting back into the community. A Peer Recovery Advocate/ Recovery Coach is on site to assist each client with resources. Clients are encouraged to seek employment. If a client needs assistance a referral will be given to attend a job readiness training, work force development. Basic Adult Learning, and or GED class. Each client must attend a required recovery meeting daily and provide signed documentation of attendance. Transportation assistance will be provided to those in need. Clients are referred to us by treatment centers, counselors, and or drug court. Clients have either actually completed a program or have received services or assistance through a variety of programs. They insist counselors refer clients who have made a self directed choice to remain drug free and live life with a positive approach to over- all wellness.