Primary Clinical Groups
Weekly “in-house” aa/na meetings are facilitated by the associates in the program. Associates in the acclimation phase and above are also able to attend outside AA/NA meetings as the schedule permits.
Associates have the opportunity to talk openly about their feelings regarding the emotions they are dealing with in their life.
A continuum of care is provided to all graduates of the program, including supportive housing, group and individual counseling.
Recovery Ventures does not allow any confrontation at all between associates, so this is the forum to bring these issues to the forefront in a safe and productive manner.
This is a 12-session group designed to help individuals better understand and cope with feelings of anger and aggression. It is a structured group based on the text published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Heath Services Administration (SAMSHA).
During treatment team, the peer leaders present to the clinical staff the progress that their associates are making on their treatment plans. Any accountability as a result of rules infractions is discussed at this time.
Associates do not necessarily have to be mourning the loss of a loved one, it may simply be the loss of a relationship with a family member, or their drug of choice.
At Recovery Ventures, spirituality refers to one’s connection to the people and world around them, as well as one’s chosen “Higher Power”. This is not a religious group, but the opportunity to attend outside worship services is available to associates.
Serious functions are weekly educational groups that are put on by associates in the program. The topics cover a variety of different issues and the group is designed to not only educate everyone on the topic of the group, but also help the associate presenting the topic to share some of their issues with the community
This is a weekly group that help associates learn to have fun in recovery, build bonds with their peers, and learn to laugh without having a mood altering substance in their system.
Other Clinical Groups
Family Education Program
Dialectical Behavior Therapy applies cognitive behavioral skills to problems including but not limited to those associates with histories of suicide attempts, self-harm and self-mutilation.
The focus of this group centers largely on short term goals, such as finding employment, opening a checking account, developing a budget, creating a resume and continuing to use the tools that will help them maintain their recovery through these formative phases and beyond.
Women face different issues throughout their recovery than men do. This group follows a workbook written by Stephanie Covington, PhD, and addresses issues specific to women as they go through the recovery process.
Horticulture Therapy is the use of plants and gardens to promote individual, mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual well-being.
This group is a multi-day intensive process group that is offered to senior associates.
Phases
The transition phase is the first phase of our program and usually lasts between 45 to 60 days. During this phase, you become familiar with your surroundings and the structure of the program. You also learn the rules, policies, and procedures of our program.
Following the transition phase, you are beginning to understand the program and the direction you are headed in your personal recovery. During this phase, you receive a larger role in personal responsibility and accountability. You have the opportunity to earn privileges, with a more active role in assisting newer residents. An initial treatment plan is established based on your input and issues that have surfaced.
The leadership phase is the first major step up in the program, typically this lasts about six months.
Your personal development of responsibilities and accountability continues in the enrichment phase. This phase also lasts about 6 months.
The last phase is aftercare. In this phase, associates begin to transition back into society as productive citizens by securing gainful employment of their own while maintaining interaction with the core of the program.