Treatment Programs

Length of treatment depends on the needs of the individual, as do the options of residency or day program. Beyond the minimum two weeks required for the day program, and one month for short-term residency, there are no fixed time limits.

Some men reside at 1835 House for a few months, and some for nearly a year. Those who eventually move into extended housing are in the program much longer. As long as a client is making progress and following the rules, he is allowed all the time he needs.

 

Day Program
Goal	Utilizing the Twelve Step Model of Recovery, the day program provides a solid foundation in recovery for the alcoholic/addict.
Objectives	- Introduction to the Twelve Step Model of Recovery - Recognition and acceptance of alcoholism/drug addiction - Development of coping mechanisms (relapse prevention) - Obtain and maintain health lifestyle free of alcohol and drugs
Length	- 2 – 4 weeks (Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 7:15 PM )
Activities	- one on one counselling - group discussions - self-help meetings (AA/NA) - peer support - psychological assessment - reading assignments - written assignments - films and discussion - aftercare planning

 

Short - Term Residency
Goal	For those best served by temporary absence from a stressful environment and total immersion in the recovery house setting. Clients participate in daily House chores, have immediate access to 24-hour counselling, and stay tightly focused on their sobriety objectives.
Objectives	- Introduction to the Twelve Step Model of Recovery - Recognition and acceptance of alcoholism/drug addiction - Development of coping mechanisms (relapse prevention) - Obtain and maintain health lifestyle free of alcohol and drugs
Length	Short-term treatment is one to three months. Some clients begin with short-term arrangements and later choose long-term residency.
Activities	- one on one counselling - group discussions - self-help meetings (AA/NA) - peer support - psychological assessment - reading assignments - written assignments - films and discussion - aftercare planning

 

Long - Term Residency
Goal	As an extension of the short-term residency and day program, long-term residency offers more time for the individual to grow, and a stable environment from which to reestablish himself gradually in the community, further reducing the risk of relapse.
Objectives	- Provide a supportive environment conducive to recovery - Develop outside support system (discharge planning) - Develop problem-solving skills (life skills) - Obtain Steady Employment - Client is stable and self-supporting upon discharge
Length	Usually three to six months
Activities	- Regular attendance at self-help meetings - Peer support - One-to-one counselling (as needed) - Long-term residents often become in -house sponsors to new men - Assistance with job search - Referrals to external agencies (outstanding issues; skills upgrading, etc.)

 

Extended Housing
Goal	In close proximity to 1835 House, Recovery Acres owns two fourplexes (1822 House and 1839 House), which together provide an additional twenty beds for extended housing. Extended housing is for men who have completed long-term residency at 1835 House, but are not yet ready to live on their own. By living with fellow alumni, attending at least one meeting a week at 1835 House, and staying in touch on a regular basis with 1835 counsellors, men in extended housing live with their own support group, thereby reducing the risk of relapse over the long term.
Objectives	- Provide a safe and supportive environment over the long term - Allow additional time to resolve personal issues - Pursue education and job skills training - Nurture the individual toward confidence and independence
Length	As required. An additional eight to fourteen months may be necessary for full recovery.
Activities	- Regular attendance at 12-step meetings, including at least one at 1835 House each week - Active role in the 1835 Alumni Association - Peer support - One-to-one counselling as needed - Referrals to educational/social agencies