= 28 DAY PROGRAM

RECOVERY RESIDENCE

= *Recovery: Does not have a single agreed upon definition. However the overarching mess= age is that hope and restoration of a meaningful life is possible, despite seri= ous addictions to drug/alcohol. I= nstead of focusing primarily on symptom relief, recovery casts a much wider spotli= ght on the restoration of self-esteem and identity.

= (as quoted: Mental health)

Blended Model

PREAMBLE:=

= In an atte= mpt to successfully address the ever changing needs of the community, specifically= in respect to that of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged clients and their families. It has become evide= nt that the “needs” for service regarding alcohol addiction requir= es levels of support beyond those available through 12 step day programs, community counseling services.

For some time ar= ea clients have experienced a high level of frustration at not being able to locate appropriate placements to support their needs. Of particular concern are those cl= ients whose addictions, behavioural and emotional problems require programming be= yond those, which can be provided under our program resources.=

Light in the W= indow is working towards addressing those needs in developing specialized services for clients who can benefit from therapeutic resourcing. Our proposal, in its entirety, has= been developed in attempting to address community based needs, specifically those clients designated as in need of care and protection.=

In consultation with numerous programs. it h= as been made clear that specialized resourcing is imperative.

STATEMENT OF N= EED:

There has been= a strong desire that residential treatment oriented programming establish sup= port services to assist hard to manage alcohol/drug addictions. In our discussion with area agenci= es there has been considerable support for the proposed residence to be sensit= ive to the needs of those suffering from this disease by addressing these needs= and providing a continuum of quality care.

Providing serv= ices for those residences to remain committed to the client within a model strongly resourced in addiction support, but not over burdened with professional sup= port services.

Problem featur= es of our current clientele include, low self esteem, withdrawal, depression, aggression, and have generally been subject to high stress experiences of d= rug and alcohol abuse.

Ongoing outcom= es testing reveals this population as being high risk and unable to function i= n a meaningful manner. These clie= nts have experienced several breakdowns with family, employers, etc., resulting= in anger, disillusionment and alienation.&nbs= p; They are, however, persons who need the structure of a highly staffed placement and have not shown an ability to benefit from a community based resources.

Our proposed residential program addresses many of these issues in providing a highly structures environment. Maintaining a positive balance between full-time staffing, re= lief support and contracted support services.

We are well connected with local community services, which in addition to community bas= ed resources will enhance our clients in a normalized fashion.

Our goal in enhancing the growth of clients in our care further demonstrates the ongoing need for life skills as well as enhanced services support within the community. The clients placed= in this resource are our primary focus and as such life skills development, counseling, and addiction support are inherent to those values.<= /span>

Our experience has shown that the levels of staff support and reso= urcing has virtually remained constant within that period while the level of need = and care has dramatically increased. It is with these factors in mind that has prompted the need to provide enhanced resources in fulfillment of client’s needs.

Our proposed r= esidential enhancements are family supportive, empowering and sensitive to the clients needs-, cultural, and personal interests. Residential service will be client driven in providing individual programming through outcomes based plans of care, personalized goals conductive to normalization, support and guidance within a positive environment.

RESOURCE RESID= ENCE MODEL/FEATURES: 12 Step Progr= am

“The residence, a staffed model, will provide a supportive and protective environment, while providing the levels of support required in establishing stabilization, assessment outcomes and goals that lead toward Sobriety.

Additional life skills enhancement and Light in the Window support services will become facilitators in providing ongoing guidance structure and support in helping= to address the client’s needs.”

OUR PRIMARY PU= RPOSE & OBJECTIVES:

v To provide sho= rt term care for alcohol/drug addictions within a structured and supportive environment in which the client can stabilize, normalize and be encouraged = to help them self through positive feedback and direction.

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v      To modify maladaptive behaviors and promote a healthy self-awareness and personal self image through creative activities and socialization.<= /p>

v      To provide ind= ividualized achievable goals in addressing specific concerns and needs while enhancing = the transition from home, alternative setting to this environment.

v      To provide individualized monitoring to the client’s behaviours and progress bas= ed on computerized data producing system. `&nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;

v      Our primary go= al is in providing a warm and supportive environment in which our clients are giv= en every opportunity and encouragement to grow and responsibly identify person= al strengths, weaknesses and futuristic life goals. Our basic components are clear and= fair expectations within a highly supportive environment that captures a non institutional atmosphere.

v      Light in the W= indow will focus on the client’s strengths, difficulties he/she is experien= cing with a willingness to treat him/her in the absence of personal family. We will actively outreach to the n= atural family in the form of visits, plans of care, case conferencing, and family therapy through outside resources in an effort to engage them in a positive manner.

v      Treatment phil= osophy will involve specific activities and experiences, which actually involves t= he daily routines. The approach continues to be based on an environmental milieu with clear and concise behavioural approach.

v      Counseling wil= l be assessed in each situation and made available for assessment, in order to support groups and individuals.

         RESOURCE MODEL/STAFFING



v      Highly structu= red residences that capture the family atmosphere being supportive and nurturing while encompassing the treatment component within the daily routine.

v      Full time Counselors, fully trained and specifically assigned to the clients.

v      Maximum Ten (1= 0) – bed residence, is meeting all municipal zoning, safety and fire &am= p; health specifications and in compliance with North Bay District Health Unit= .

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v      Light in the W= indow will provide direct support, supervision, emergency crisis services and case management and community based support services.

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Our services incl= ude:

v      Assessment <= /o:p>

v      Treatment 12- Step Program=

v      Individual / Grou= p Counseling

v      Addiction Informa= tion

v      Goal Planning

v      Recreation / Leis= ure

v      Academic / Vocati= onal

v      Step Study Groups=

v      Spirituality Guid= ance

v      After Care

v      Outreach=

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CLINICAL SUPPO= RT SERVICES:

Services will monitor the Individual and Group Treatment programming.   This will concentrate on soc= ial skill development, anger management, self-esteem, abuse, substance abuse, managing feelings and family relationships. Clients in this residence will acc= ess group therapy sessions that take place within the area. Goal setting and treatment will be developed with reviews with clients. Where outside resources exists and a possibility of continued growth exists we will be entering into shared&nbs= p; partnership of which clients/families assist in goal setting, growth= and the development of relationship building.

Therapeutic counseling encompasses a holistic approach for each client through a variet= y of intervention techniques. The = staff team will support each client within their daily routine, assists the treat= ment process in providing a milieu “12 Step Program” where spontaneo= us support and effectively dealing with previous distorted experiences through positive activities and interaction. Feelings of hurt, anger and rejection are explored and shared with t= he counselor during individual and group sessions.

CLIENT POPULAT= ION:

     Client population served within these residences will be male, approximately 19 – 99 ye= ars of age to a maximum number of 10 residents. The goal will be to assess, engage family and to normalize behaviors within a structured and supportive environment.

     These resources = will specialize in behavioural management with the emphasis directed to the underlying behaviors including:

v      Examination of= present level of functioning emotional, intellectual and social;<= /b>

v      (assessment to= ols include Basis_32 & Socrates 8a/b)

v      Assessment to identify psychological strengths and weaknesses, addiction’s deemed by client;

v      Organize and p= lan treatment goals, individualized in addressing the client’s needs.

v      Client’s inappropriate for this resource would be those characteristically classifie= d as being psychiatric disorders that would hinder growth e.g. schizophrenia and levels of support that may require a staff resource.<= /p>

The admission = team does maintain the opportunity to reject referrals based on information as a result of the above process a= nd his inability to utilize the treatment process; his needs being greater that the resource capabilities.