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THE WOMEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
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The
Womens Residence was established in April of 1998, serving
11 female alcoholics and drug addicts in a Recovery Home setting. In
2000 the program was converted to an Intensive Residential model to be
able to meet the needs of a wider range of women with addiction  issues
from the North Country and across New York State. In 2003 the program
was again modified to include treatment for women with children in
residence. Currently the program serves up to 15 adults and 4 preschool
age children, which promotes the blending of healthy parenting skills
with recovery skills, instead of losing bonding and relationship time by
having to work on life areas in stages instead of concurrently. |
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The Emphasis
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The program is organized into 4 levels.
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Empowerment
Addictions/Cross Addictions Awareness
Healthy Relationships
Personal Safety
Assertiveness
Family Issues
Physical and Nutritional Health |
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unique program offers women admission into one of four levels representing
higher to lesser structure, depending on history of previous treatment
experiences and individual need. As the women progress in treatment they move
within the levels toward self-sufficiency and independence.
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At all stages, this program assists women in examining their own power and resources,
as well as recognizing and accessing their own individual life options.
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The Womens
Residence Offers: |
A homelike structured, supportive
environment
Ongoing cooperation with referral sources and outpatient programs
to offer habilitative and rehabilitative services
A holistic recovery plan which addresses substance abuse, health
related issues, family, parenting, relationship and social
functioning, educational/employment issues, and relapse prevention
Case management and vocational
education services
Daily house group to deal with recovery issues and weekly house
maintenance meetings
Caring, committed staff available to provide individualized,
one-on-one support
An alcohol and drug free
environment, ensuring individual accountability via random urine
screenings and breathalyzer tests
Variable length of stay from 6
to 12 months dependent on individual motivation and progress, for
women 16 years of age and up
Referral to other services and
agencies as needed
Physical fitness opportunities, both in the community and on
residence
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 The Credo Women's Residential
Services
are set in a beautifully renovated old house just outside of downtown Watertown.
The homelike atmosphere promotes a feeling of family which lends support to the
residents during difficult times in treatment. Residents all share in the upkeep
of the home and grounds, and enjoy fare on the table from the vegetable garden
in the back.
Close proximity to downtown Watertown makes accessing resources and services possible on foot or via the agency van. A variety of specialized counseling services and educational opportunities are available in Watertown, and volunteer opportunities abound.
Recreational activities exist on many levels both in-house (a fitness room in the basement) and in the community (everything from passes to the YMCA to downhill skiing).
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Referrals |
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For more
information or to make a referral,
call the Credo Central Intake Unit at (315)788-1530
or toll free at 1-888-585-2228.
Written information can be mailed or
faxed to (315)788-4759. An interview will be scheduled and
if appropriate the candidate usually can be admitted
within a week, space permitting. |
This is a
Congregate Care Level II program. Any individual not qualifying for
DSS funding will qualify for a sliding fee scale.
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THE WOMEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
State Street Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 779-1772 Fax: (315) 782-0609
"WE CELEBRATE LIFE"
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