The needs of addicted women differ markedly from those of men. For many women struggling with addiction, issues with mental health, past trauma, domestic violence and parenting are central to their addiction and therefore must be addressed during treatment.

_ã–The Women_ã_s Program at Crossroads takes the specific needs of women into account, implementing evidence-based curriculum that is gender-responsive, including trauma informed and family centered services._㝠_ã_Maria Acevedo, 2007

The Women_ã_s Program at Crossroads is a 44-bed residential unit, located at the Juan B. Rosa House. Services include individual and group counseling, family therapy, domestic violence classes, and life re-orientation seminars designed specifically for women.

Crossroads collaborates with WSPIC (Women Service Providers Improvement Collaborative) Supervision Consultation Project, an initiative that assists agencies to move from theory to the practice of gender-responsive treatment.