Higher Ground Addiction Recovery Program for Women

Our Higher Ground program is a long-term residential treatment program for women dealing with alcoholism and/or chemical addiction. Highly structured classes are held in three phases.

 

The first phase is a minimum of nine weeks in length and is held at the Center for Women & Children with the goal of addressing immediate needs of withdrawal or other health problems, dealing with any pending legal issues and stabilizing any family issues.

 

Guests then move on to the second phase, which is nine months in length and housed at a separate location, giving the women the opportunity to focus on recovery without the distractions of the city. Classes in inner healing, relapse prevention, life-skills, coping skills, work-therapy opportunities, educational opportunities to upgrade basic skills, as well as group and individual counseling are offered.

 

The third phase includes three opportunities for the women. Those who exhibit leadership qualities and desire to work in recovery ministry or a related field may enter a one-year Servant Leadership Training (SLT) experience where they are offered an additional year in Christian recovery/counseling training. SLT participants assist other women who are just entering the initial portion of the Higher Ground program, lead support groups and receive highly academic training in both secular counseling methodology and biblical counseling. A second opportunity is offered to those who have completed the second phase of the program called Career Development, which includes educational or technical training through a local educational institution. These ladies also attend training classes at the Center, assist other women who are just entering the Higher Ground Program and assist with voluntary work assignments at the Center. The third opportunity for the third phase is the Job Placement and Retention Program, which allows the women to live at the center for an additional 12 months while they get established financially. This program is designed for program graduates who must seek immediate employment due to debt obligations and is not a candidate for SLT or Career Development. During her 12 month stay, she must complete work assignments at the Center and be involved in discipleship training classes.