activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Deliver in-house peer counseling to residents Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportProvides 4 hours of in-house peer counseling per resident per week as part of the recovery support program.
- Operate recovery housing program for individuals with substance use disorders Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides access to recovery housing for individuals seeking substance use recovery, regardless of ability to pay, and accepts HIV-positive applicants. The program has been operating for 35 years.
- Respond to pre-intake applications within 24 hours Timely Intake CoordinationContacts applicants within 24 hours of receiving their pre-intake form to facilitate timely access to services.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Accessible pre-intake screening process pre-intake screening with accessible application processInitiates the intake process with a pre-intake form and offers alternative submission methods to ensure accessibility for out-of-state or incarcerated individuals, lowering barriers to program entry.
- Long-term recovery engagement long-term recovery supportSupports sustained recovery by maintaining ongoing engagement with former residents, recognizing that recovery extends beyond residential programming and requires continued connection and support.
- Motivation-based admission screening motivation-based intakeSelects applicants for admission based on their demonstrated readiness and motivation to change, aligning program entry with personal commitment to recovery success.
- Progressive responsibility model in recovery progressive responsibility modelStructures resident recovery progress through a tiered system that links increasing personal freedoms and privileges to demonstrated responsibility, including employment, 12-step participation, and sponsorship.
- Service as a pillar of recovery service-in-recoveryIntegrates service to others into the recovery process, based on the belief that helping peers reinforces personal accountability, purpose, and sustained recovery growth.
- Structured relapse prevention through behavioral discipline structured relapse preventionUses concrete behavioral structures such as curfews to support discipline and reduce relapse risk, grounding prevention in daily routine and accountability.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
12-Week Big Book Study
A program encouraging clients to complete a 12-week study of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book as part of their recovery.
Big Book Study
12-week study of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book to support spiritual and educational growth in recovery
In-House Peer Counseling
Weekly peer counseling sessions (4 hours) to support clients in their recovery journey.
Peer Counseling
Weekly in-house peer counseling sessions requiring 4 hours of participation per week
Relapse Prevention Class
8-week class designed to support recovery and prevent relapse
Sober Living Program
Three-level transitional living program for substance abusers focusing on peer support, employment, 12-step participation, curfews, and personal accountability
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Alcoholics Anonymous Partner — Partners with Alcoholics Anonymous to support resident recovery through 12-step meeting attendance.
- Cocaine Anonymous Partner — Partners with Cocaine Anonymous to support resident recovery through 12-step meeting attendance.
- John Partner — Individual with 35 years of recovery experience who has been working with TLC in a supportive role.
- Narcotics Anonymous Partner — Partners with Narcotics Anonymous to support resident recovery through 12-step meeting attendance.