Alternative Sentencing Program Descriptions

Program I

SOBER LIVING

Sober living is a structured alcohol and drug free housing environment that allows residents to go to work or school while adhering to strict Rules & Requirements of the house. 

Designed for sentence residency stays of 60 days to two years.  Includes a periodic written compliance report, as may be required by the court, probation, or parole officer. 

This program is primarily for women who are summary probation with no requirement of an Intensive Outpatient Program.  The House of Hope is not a "Drunk Tank" or "Weekend-stay facility"

 Rules & Requirements

• Each resident must observe all curfews.  No night shift or swing shift jobs are permitted.
• Each resident must prepare a Daily Itinerary for the next 24 hours.
• Each resident must sign-out and in when ever she leaves House of Hope.  The sign-out/sign-in sheet will be compared to the Daily  Itinerary prepared the previous day.
• Each resident must attend at least five 12-Step meetings (AA/CA/NA/OA) per week (more if court required) and obtain signed verification of their attendance.  Commonly known as a "Court Card"
• Each resident will be responsible for her chore daily.
• No drinking of Alcohol in any form (including mouthwash, Nightquil, candies, etc.)
• No Narcotics or any form of drug, including prescription medication.
• All Residents agree in advance to random drug & alcohol testing.
• No sexual materials of any kind.  On any medium.
• No knives, firearms, or weapons of any kind.
• No sex or conjugal visits.
• No guest allowed in bedrooms.
• Disrespectful, foul, or undesirable conduct or behavior will not be tolerated.

Violation of any of these rules will result in immediate termination without refund of any rents paid.

Program II

SOBER LIVING - WITH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT.

For clients who may require intensive drug & alcohol counseling.  Each resident will abide by the Sober Living Rules under Program I and attend 12 weeks of Intensive Outpatient Treatment, which includes:

• Four group counseling sessions per week - 48 total
• One individual counseling session per week - 12 total
• Seven 12-step meetings per week, evidence by a signed attendance card ("Court Card") - 84 total
• Random drug and alcohol testing
• Topics specifically tailored to the needs of women addicts include:
  • The Disease Concept
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Anger Management
  • Domestic Violence
  • Parenting Improvement
  • Big Book Study

After completion of the 12 week Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program, the client may return to Program I Sober Living status for the remainder of her sentence.

Program III

RESIDENTIAL PRIMARY TREATMENT PROGRAM

This is an intensive inpatient residential treatment program under 24 hour custodial care.  This is for clients who require a higher level of treatment and monitoring.  The women live in a home-style environment, share common household chores, and prepare and participate in daily family-style sit down meals.  The women stay together as a group, are transported to and from 12-Step meetings and community volunteer events in House of Hope vans.  The women are not allowed to have a vehicle, laptop or PDA device at House of Hope.  During the first thirty days (or longer) are not permitted phone calls or visitors.

The 120 day Intensive Inpatient Treatment Program includes:

• Four group counseling sessions per day
• One individual counseling session per week
• Five 12-step meetings per week
• Random drug and alcohol testing
• Topics specifically tailored to the needs of women addicts include:
  • The Disease Concept
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Anger Management
  • Domestic Violence
  • Parenting Improvement
  • Family Re-Unification
  • Employment Counseling
  • Community Volunteer Work

After successful completion of the 120-day program may transfer to Sober Living Program I level, or remain in full time custodial care in Program III

Program IV

RESIDENTIAL PRIMARY TREATMENT PROGRAM – WITH ENHANCED MONITORING

This program is for women who have been assigned to the Residential Primary Treatment Program III, but for whom the court has mandated additional monitoring and reporting requirements.

Please call our Intake (877) 403-8016 for more information and availability