
PHASES
of HEALING
Healing is a group effort.
Orientation Phase
Healing Begins
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Obtains support from all staff, phase coach and a big sister in the program
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Obtains identification: State ID, SS card, birth certificate, and SNAP cards
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Obtains medical and dental checkups
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Obtains a psychological assessment
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Begins counseling and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment
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Attends 6-7 recovery meetings each week
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Attends faith-based classes daily
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Meets regularly with a phase coach to set goals, master a set of psycho-emotional tools and work on character and spiritual development
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Completes a health and nutritional analysis and begins an exercise routine
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Completes 10 hours of community service
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Complete chores and meal preparation assignments
Phase One
Overcoming Trauma
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Continues to meet and set goals and maintain commitment to all orientation phase responsibilities
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Obtains support from staff, phase coach, therapists, case worker, mentor and sponsor
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Begins and may complete trauma therapy with counselor
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Continues to attend recovery meetings and faith-based classes daily
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Continues to attend out-patient drug and alcohol treatment as assigned by case manager
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Completes a 6-week training course on managing finances and meets one-on-one with a financial counselor to set up and maintain a responsible financial plan
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Enrolls in and attends a 6-week smoking cessation class
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Completes employment training at Jobs & More
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Meets regularly with a phase coach to set goals, master a set of psycho-emotional tools and work on character and spiritual development
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Takes responsibility of creating a weekly schedule and setting all appointments
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Completes 20 hours of community service (30 cumulative)
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Creates a resume and begins a job search
Phase Two
Employment and Education
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Continues to meet and set goals and maintain commitment to all Orientation and Phase 1 responsibilities
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Obtains employment of 20-25 hours/week
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Establishes a budget and begins to work her financial plan to reduce debt, pay program fees, and save for reliable transportation and safe housing in the future
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Establishes checking and savings accounts
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Applies for housing at the Step-Up House (a campus home that is staffed only at night)
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Continues and may complete trauma therapy with counselor
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Continues to attend recovery meetings and faith-based classes on days she is not working
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Continues to attend out-patient drug and alcohol treatment as assigned by case manager or has graduated from the treatment program
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Manages schedule and transportation needs
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Competes 15 hours of community service (45 cumulative)
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Becomes a big sister to a woman in Orientation Phase
Phase Three
Transition
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Continues to meet and set goals and maintain commitment to all Orientation, cPhase One and Phase Two responsibilities
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Establishes an after-program strategy to establish healthy boundaries and a sober-living community options
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Completes a transition plan including a timeline, housing, transportation, and support
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Completes 15 hours of community service (60 cumulative)