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Residential Treatment (at Mini House)

Women and the issues surrounding their dependencies differ from that of men.  For women, substance abuse often stems from low self-esteem, a lack of traditional job skills, depression, and lack of a social support network and value system.  These gender specific issues require a specialized set of treatment services.  Mini Twelve Step House, Inc. recognizes and addresses these differences at the agency's Residential Treatment program, where women find support while healing the wounds inflicted by addiction.

Residential Treatment is for low-income women with a history of substance abuse and who may suffer from any of these factors:

• Homelessness
• Poor Health
• Mental Illness
• Family Dysfunction
• Domestic Violence
• Illiteracy/limited education
• Social dysfunctions

Residential treatment consists of three phases:

Crisis intervention is the primary focus throughout the first 30 days of residence.  A woman's immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and medical; as well as any social necessities such as establishing identification are assessed and met or obtained through referrals within the community.

Treatment begins in earnest once basic needs have been stabilized.  The remaining 120 days engage clients in their recovery process.  During this phase clients learn to restructure their lives through group and individual therapy sessions.  They begin to reconnect with family members to achieve long term, healthy, nurturing relationships.  They also begin to improve or develop employable skills.

Transition:  During their final 30 days in this program, clients learn life skills that are essential to maintaining stable living and wellness.  These skills include checkbook balancing, budgeting, shopping, and time management.  They establish goals around independent drug-free living, relapse prevention, family reunification, educational enhancement, and job search.  By the time they leave the Mini House Residential Treatment program, clients have an exit plan as a guide for life outside of the structured residential treatment environment.