Extended Stay

Average Length of Stay: 21 to 35+ Days

Designed for individuals with chronic substance abuse and Dual Diagnosis issues who are in need of longer-term treatment. Patients who may have been unsuccessful in past treatment and recovery attempts, with numerous relapses, and whose addiction has significantly impacted their ability to live the productive lives they want for themselves. Stabilizing a person’s mental and physical health, educating them on their condition, and beginning the healing process is the thrust of the Extended Stay Program.

Focus: Problem identification and building a foundation for learning and changing. A process of Discovery is started to uncover primary issues and perpetuating factors to each patient’s current situation. Detrimental lifestyle patterns are identified and the process of change is begun. Treatment Care Plans will guide a systematic approach to behavioral practice of new ways of dealing with difficult situations, past and present stressors, and adjustment to sobriety.
Pointing a person in the direction of Recovery and preparing them for the journey ahead is the goal of the program.

Setting: As the Extended Stay philosophy is to take the patient through exploration of all aspects of his/her life, numerous small-group sessions are utilized to increase the sense of safety and allow the expression of inner-most feelings, thoughts and fears.
Each group is lead by a team – headed by a counselor. Psychiatry and Psychology staff play a large role in uncovering the roots of the patients condition and the barriers to growth. Supportive clinical staff assist the patient in facing and overcoming daily challenges while guiding them toward a more constructive and effective lifestyle. Nearing the end of the stay, Roxbury’s Aftercare Specialist begins to develop a plan for post-treatment life. Patients will explore alternate, supportive living arrangements; ongoing treatment options; services available; and a host of other elements to make this recovery attempt more successful.

Topics:

• Relapse Prevention

• Disease Model of Addiction

• Introduction to AA and NA

• Anger Management / Coping Skills

• Men’s and Women’s Issues

• Relaxation Techniques

• Access to Community Resources

• Introduction to the 12 Steps of Recovery

• Medication Management

• Mental Health Symptoms Management

• HIV / STD Education

• Parenting and Relationship Issues

• Building and Using a Sober Support Network

• Self Expression and Change