Our residents' shared risk of relapse has convinced us that their primary need is to understand relapse and themselves. We believe that this is a full time job. Residents are not allowed to attend school or go to work.

During a typical week a resident will participate in Community Group, Peer Council and other classes/activities intended to increase their understanding of the Relapse Process and how to interpret it. These are all taught or facilitated by program staff. Attendance at four to seven 12-step meetings per week is strongly encouraged though not required.

In addition, all residents receive treatment averaging from three to five hours per week from a local Outpatient Treatment Clinic. The program in both houses is the same.

Relapse Can Be Prevented
Most alcoholics or addicts relapse because they do not understand what relapse is and how to prevent it!

Utilizing Terence T. Gorski and Marlene Miller's Staying Sober: a Guide For Relapse Prevention, we teach our residents how changes in attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors lead to dysfunction in sobriety and eventually to either a "Dry" or "Wet" drunk.

Through a variety of cognitive, affective and behavioral modification techniques our residents identify their personal Relapse Warning Signs.

Finally, they are taught how to develop viable plans to intervene in the relapse process and remain sober.

Referrals
We accept referrals from inpatient facilities, Detoxification units, community-based agencies, EAP (Employee Assistance Programs) and individuals who fit the Admission Criteria.

Admission Criteria
All candidates must:

1. have alcohol and/or chemical dependency as a primary diagnosis.

2. be at high risk of relapse without continued care in a structured and supportive setting.

3. be abstinent from chemical dependency and mood altering drugs, except those prescribed by a physician familiar with the candidates alcoholism treatment.

4. have recently completed a chemical dependency treatment or rehabilitation program.

5. require outpatient chemical dependency services, or educational and/or vocational services in addition to the supportive in house counseling provided.

6. be capable of self care and participating in all scheduled activities.

7. not be a danger to themselves or others.

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We accept the Congregate Care rate which includes individuals receiving Public Assistance, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Supplemental Security Income, Veterans Administration Disability Pension, Veterans Administration Retirement Pension; or Private Pay.

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For additional information or to make a referral call, write or fax:
North Country Freedom Homes, Inc.
25 Dies Street
Canton NY 13617
Phone (315)379-0139
Fax (315) 379-1004

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