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For more information, call 207.767.0991 option 3, or email bonnied@Day-One.org Day One ’s Residential Treatment Center provides a holistic approach to the treatment and recovery of substance abuse. Adolescents come from communities throughout the state. The program offers a long-term intensive therapeutic community for up to 12 male and female young people (ages 16-24). A graduate completes treatment in one year. The program is a highly individualized and structured approach in which residents are guided to establish clearly defined personal goals. The goals become increasingly challenging as the client progresses through the program. The environment fosters and encourages resident participation in 12-step programs. Clients attain the ability to make the positive choices and decisions essential to leading a healthy, chemical-free and recovering lifestyle. Admittance through Referrals - Referrals for admittance come from a variety of sources including, but not limited to: self-referrals, parents, probation officers, Long Creek & Mountain View Youth Development Centers, attorneys, The Department of Human Services, schools, and other collaborative sources (substance abuse programs, group homes, homeless shelters, mental health case workers, and private therapists). Individual & Group Counseling - Each resident is assigned a primary counselor who coordinates the resident ’s program and meets on a regular basis. Family therapy, when appropriate, is intended to improve communication and to work toward possible integration with the family. The Educational Program - All residents are required to participate in Day One ’s fully accredited on-site school program. For those clients who have their high school diploma, they may continue studies toward college credit. There are regular staff-student evaluation team meetings to review strengths, progress and goals. Recreation and other Therapeutic Activities - Residents participate in a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, plays, skiing, Martial Arts, cookouts and day trips. These activities teach them new activities and sports, and encourage them to choose healthy activities. Aftercare - 18 months of aftercare support and counseling is available after completing the year-long program. Graduates obtain housing on their own, live with their families or rent an apartment in Day One ’s Transitional House for Recovery in Portland. 18 months of aftercare support and counseling is available to those who graduate from the year-long Residential Treatment Center program. Graduates obtain housing on their own, live with their families or rent an apartment in Day One's Transitional House for Recovery in Portland. A counselor meets with each individual graduate weekly, conducts group meetings twice a month and is also available via cell phone. Counselors help clients to determine next steps, whether it's school or work, or a combination of both. Clients are assisted in developing life skills while living on their own and developing a recovering lifestyle. They are offered help in applying to school, conducting a job search, planning for a job interview, managing money, budgeting and more.

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