To confirm their commitment, the resident and advisor sign the contract. Counseling and Guidance Professional counselors work with residents to resolve personal problems and assist in family reconciliation and management of personal affairs. Family counseling and spiritual development are also offered. Substance Abuse Residents participate in Substance Abuse Education and Treatment conducted by certified therapists. Assessment, individual counseling, and group counseling are provided as part of this relapse prevention program.
Residents are subject to routine urine monitoring and random breathalyzer testing.
Restorative Justice and Life Skills Residents are required to participate in restorative programming which may include a combination of personal life skills training and specially planned efforts to reconcile with family and the community. Programming is supportive of family reunification, meaningful employment and financial stability as well as personal adjustment counseling and training. Life skills designed to be corrective of readiness deficiencies are taught by well qualified staff. Residents may also participate in special community projects. Some residents have had little or no formal education.