The GateHouse Lititz
649 East Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
About The GateHouse Lititz
Located in Lititz, Pennsylvania is The GateHouse Lititz. They provide residential extended care and transitional housing for adult men with a substance use disorder. For the residential housing, they accept Medicaid and county funding.
Most people stay a minimum of three months or up to six months. I like that you will have on site access to a washer, dryer, cleaning supplies, kitchen appliances and supplemental food. They also provide cable, a phone, internet, and a desktop computer. Transportation to and from the house may be available.
There are some requirements you will need to follow. You must be abstinent from drugs and alcohol. You will have to attend weekly house meetings and attend at least five weekly 12 Step meetings. There’ll also be chores and communal dinners. You will need to find employment.
With employment, you cannot quit, unless it’s because you have secured other employment. If you are fired, then you will be given a two week grace period. Curfew is implemented.
Transitional living does not provide any clinical services. You might have to attend outpatient or intensive care if you have an acute condition. The site does have a case manager who can intervene if need be. But for the most part, the facility is peer-run.
You’ll be responsible for your own sobriety, but you can also lean on your peers and share experiences. You’ll slowly develop independent living skills, like going for groceries, and having healthy recreation activities. These can include bowling night and holiday parties.
In 2023, for their 50th anniversary, a complete renovation was done. The exterior received new vinyl siding, landscaping and windows. The interior received a new paint job. Two of the bedrooms were completely remodeled and one of the bedrooms was expanded to accommodate two more people. The counselor and case manager offices also received new furniture.