First and foremost, Step is an addiction recovery program. We believe that putting recovery first is the only way to a successful, happy and self-sufficient life. Here, sobriety isn’t only important—it’s required.
The only way to break free from the stronghold of addiction is to commit to 100% sobriety. No compromises. No rationalizing or justifying. No excuses. Believe us, we’ve heard them all and used them all. To be a part of the Step program, residents need to put forth effort to see progress. Part of that effort is following our rules surrounding sobriety by staying clean and sober from all types of alcohol, drugs, mind-altering substances.
Getting sober is one of the hardest things a person will ever do—but it will also be the best decision they ever make. Even though it might seem impossible at the start, our Steps for Success program helps them take back control of their lives.
One important factor in sobriety is having a brotherhood—men who are working toward the same goal. By joining Step’s Peer Recovery Community, residents will meet others who are going through, or have been through, the same things they are. Together with these men and a Recovery Support Manager—who is in recovery and have rebuilt their own lives—residents will set goals, learn and practice new coping mechanisms, and gain the knowledge, tools, and support they need to overcome their addiction.
Phase One:
Residents build their foundation and develop healthy daily routines, placing recovery in the forefront of their priorities. In addition to meeting weekly with their RSM, residents receive employment education and coaching from Step’s Career Counselor and obtain a full-time, tax-paying job. Moving out of ‘survival mode’, residents begin to build confidence and are provided the impetus to continue their journey.
Phase Two:
Residents develop a recovery plan and address outstanding responsibilities including financial and legal matters. Specific, attainable, and measurable goals are set; with men clearly defining what they would like to accomplish. RSMs continue to provide examples of challenges they personally faced while working to rebuild their lives in the program, ways they overcame obstacles, and provide hope as living proof that these milestones are possible. As residents progress, they meet regularly with the Career Counselor to receive guidance in obtaining a transitional, higher paying job to support their financial goals and security moving forward.
Phase Three:
Residents begin transition planning, budgeting for future costs and living expenses, and identifying outside support and resources. At this stage of the program, men begin seeking career path employment, continue working the 12 Steps with their sponsor, establish a home group meeting (AA, NA, CA) in the community, and implement the necessary coping mechanisms to defend against triggers that may lead to relapse.
Phase Four:
Residents move into one of Step’s Sober Living Homes which provides additional time in a safe, structured environment. Sober Home residents continue to meet with their RSM and are held accountable, but with additional freedoms to prepare for independence beyond Step. Phase IV residents continue to participate in programming at the Primary Facility and begin taking on leadership roles in small groups and peer recovery activities.