PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Fairview Community Residence, providing alcohol and
chemical dependency treatment for
recovering males, is intended to bridge the gap between
intensive treatment and independent sober living. FHH is a 24-bed
facility with an average length of stay ranging from 3 to 6 months.
PURPOSE: Fairview Community Residence is a
Halfway House for alcoholic and chemically dependent men. The primary purpose of this Program is
to bridge the gap between intensive treatment and sober independent
living.
GOALS: The principal goal of the Program is to
provide a living environment that will enhance the recovery process. The following is a list of the major objectives of
this program:
- Maintained and sustained abstinence from alcohol and other
drugs. Coordinate linkage to treatment program, recovery support
system (AA/NA), and other community services (i.e. health, mental
health, legal, etc.)
- Acquire and practice appropriate social and living skills
(i.e. appearance and grooming, personal hygiene, communication
skills, problem solving, etc.)
- Engage in and maintain a program of educational/vocational
training, volunteer work, and/or employment.
- Learn and engage in sober recreational activities.
- Develop healthy community ties.
TARGET POPULATION: All persons admitted to
Fairview Community Residence are chronic alcoholics and/or
chemically dependent who have an
understanding of their addiction and a commitment to recovery. The
following is a list of the primary admission criteria:
- Inability to abstain from alcohol and/or other drugs outside of a controlled
environment.
- Need for an intensive level of care.
- An alternative setting is impractical or has been unsuccessful
LENGTH OF STAY: Residents of the Community
Residence
typically stay 3-6 months.
CAPACITY: 24 bed facility. |
