The patients are exposed to various forms of group therapy. These include, but are not limited to, informational lectures, confrontational groups, discussion groups, meditation and creative awareness groups. Upon completion of the Shoemaker Center Program, all patients are encouraged to seek further treatment. It can range from halfway house placement, long term care, or outpatient therapy. The recommendations for further treatment are made by the counseling staff on an individual basis, taking into consideration the patient's physical, mental, financial, family, legal and other basic needs.
Addictions is a family disease.
Therefore, treatment will involve the individual with the drug or alcohol problem and their family members or significant others. Families will be provided with information on the Disease Concept. They will be contacted by the counseling staff of the treatment center for family sessions and referrals to further family treatment. No persons will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or ability to pay. No person shall be denied services based on their inability to pay.