Recovery Home Program
St. Christopher’s Recovery Home program is a continuation of Extended Care, the portion in which clients gain employment, attend school or participate in volunteer work while simultaneously progressing through the program's therapeutic structure. We have a distinct track for our older adult clients who have significant life experience and wish to return to their existing lives pursuing a sober lifestyle.
St. Christopher’s Recovery Homes are available to any male who has stabilized by means of primary treatment. We believe in the long term recovery process and encourage individuals to join us in that process. We provide this Recovery Home program for the individual who wishes to increase his chance for long term sobriety and gain the skills vital for his survival, productivity, fulfillment and happiness. We have a variety of tracks a client may take which lead him to freedom living.
Program Structure:
The Program is structured in three phases:
Developing a commitment to Recovery, Introduction of Recovery Skills, and Integration of Recovery Skills, each with its specific focus and goals. All treatment programming at St. Christopher’s is individualized to meet the client’s specific needs. As such, program structure maybe modified by the treatment team.
Phase I: Developing a Commitment to the Program
- Acclamation to the structure and schedule of St. Christopher's
- Psychosocial Assessment (Including chemical dependency, psychiatric, and family history)
- History & Physical and Nursing Assessment (if not completed in the 30 day period prior to admission)
- Recovery & 12-Step Knowledge/Application Assessment
- Spirituality Assessment
- Recreation and Physical Fitness Assessment
- Nutritional Assessment
- Personal Hygiene and Self Care Assessment
- Living Skills Assessment
- Employment/Education Assessment
- Finding and using an AA/NA Sponsor
- Joining and being active in an AA/NA home group
Phase II: Introduction of Recovery Skills
- Entry/Re-entry into School and/or Employment
- Development of Sober Living Skills
- Development of Personal Spirituality
- Continuing to address core issues
- Continuation of Family Work or Therapy
- Employment Skills Training
- Financial Recovery Assessment and Financial planning
- Recreation and Physical Fitness Participation
- Integration of Personal Hygiene and Self Care skills
- Meal planning
- Learning How to have fun without the use of alcohol and drugs.
- 6 Group and 2 Individual Counseling Sessions per week.
Phase III: Integration of Recovery Skills
- Integration of sober-living skills
- Balanced integration of Personal Spirituality
- Application of 12-step principles to daily living
- Resolution of Core Issues
- Maintaining Employment/Education Programming
- Continued participation in Sponsorship
- Completion of Steps 8 through 12
- Balanced immersion of Physical Fitness and Nutrition
- Continued Personal Hygiene and Self Care Skills
- Balanced integration of Sober Fun
- Integration of Financial Independence
- Self responsibility and accountability
- Mentoring to Phase I and Orientation clients
- 2 Groups per week and Individual sessions as needed
- Preparation for ongoing recovery post-treatment
Educational and Employment Programs:
Continuing the pursuit of a high school diploma or college degree is an integral part of the continuum of treatment at St. Christopher's. As we develop treatment plans with our residents, assisting the individual with completing their educational plans and goals as they relate to recovery is an important focus of treatment.
We believe the educational component of recovery is so important that we have a certified teacher on our staff. Success in education assists the individual toward success in life and we know that happy successful people have an easier time remaining sober than unhappy, unsuccessful people.
The treatment plan for all residents who do not have a high school diploma will include obtaining a diploma as a part of the criteria to graduate from St. Christopher's.
Residents who have obtained a High School Diploma and/or College Degree are required to maintain full-time employment in the community. Interview Coaching and basic employment skills are provided in the program. Residents who are attending school part-time may have the opportunity, with staff approval, to obtain part-time employment.
** Clients who are medically stable and have completed a recognized and credentialed residential or primary treatment program elsewhere are welcome to join us in our Extended Care / Recovery Home Programs. Please call our Admissions Office at 877-782-4747 for information. **
Confidentiality Statement - As per Federal Confidentiality Regulations: all records, information and communications shall remain strictly confidential, except under the following circumstances: 1.) To authorized medical personnel, if a medical emergency exists, 2.) If the individual is a danger to themselves or others, 3.) Suspected instances of child abuse or neglect may exists, 4.) The individual or responsible party signs a release of information. Any violation of Federal Confidentiality Law and Regulations may be reported to the United States Attorney for the Judicial District in which the violation occurs.