Residential treatment is only the first step in a long process of family recovery from substance abuse. Recognizing the need for ongoing treatment and support, Casa Esperanza launched a major initiative to support graduates of our residential recovery programs to ensure that homeless men and women have access to the essential follow-up services they need to prevent relapse and strengthen their families. This initiative grew into our Relapse Prevention and Outpatient Services Program, which serves individuals who have completed at least 3 to 6 months of residential treatment and/or who may have had some participation in one of Casa Esperanza’s programs. The goal of this program is to decrease the rate of relapse among homeless Latinos in recovery by addressing the complex conditions that fuel addiction.
The Relapse Prevention Initiative provides comprehensive outpatient support services, including:
- outpatient substance abuse and relapse prevention counseling;
- ongoing educational and peer support groups to help sustain a community of recovery, including anger management group, 12-step group, relapse prevention group, and life skills group;
- family stabilization services that help children and parents to re-establish healthy relationships and begin to heal from the trauma or stress caused by parental addiction or separation;
- outpatient/community-based case management to help clients navigate community resources;
- outpatient trauma recovery groups, linked to on-site mental health counseling; and,
- job counseling, resume and interview preparation, job placement, and career advancement services as well as referrals to continuing education, training and other job preparation opportunities within the community; to help move clients from minimum wage jobs to family-sustaining salaries.
Admissions Criteria
Individuals can participate in any of the Relapse Prevention & Outpatient Services if:
- They have a documented history of chemical dependency;
- Have participated/graduated from one of Casa Esperanza’s residential programs or supportive housing; and,
- Are able and willing to commit to weekly or biweekly services as determined by staff.
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For more information or referrals, please contact Casa Esperanza. |
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