The Program
Recovery Ventures Corporation is a long term residential, therapeutic community for the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse/dependence. The concept of combining a healthy, substance free environment, personal responsibilities and accountability, positive role models, emotional growth, community involvement, aftercare and participation in the overall management of the program, is proven to lead to opportunities to restructure one's life and maintain a positive, interdependent lifestyle.
Recovery is not easy. Ask any of the staff or management of a Recovery Ventures facility. Each staff member, manager and associate in any Recovery Ventures facility is in "active recovery" from some or many forms of substance or process addiction. We are all in this together and being former addicts ourselves, we are able to understand the physical and emotional aspects of addiction and what it takes to stay clean and sober. However, you will find that each of us is strongly committed to the belief that, "The only way to stay in recovery is by helping others to recover."
The Recovery Ventures program is not easy. We do not want you to think that you are going on a vacation, to a weekend at the beach or mountains, or just another state supported 28 day program. Nothing in our paperwork should give you the impression that this is a rest and relaxation retreat. Recovery Ventures is a highly structured, supervised, and more often than not, a very demanding program. No one can give anyone their recovery; it must be earned much in the same way that Recovery Ventures survives and remains in operation, by earning what we receive.
Everyone possesses talents and knowledge, and at Recovery Ventures, we make use of an associate's gifts by directing them toward the best interest and personal advancement of the individual, as well as others participating in our program. You may have experience in a field that you enjoy and may be given the opportunity to manage your own business in which you can train others. You may be assigned to something you have never done before and find out it is something you would enjoy as a career. You may participate and learn how to paint a house, build a house, fix a car, plant flowers and trees, cook a meal, schedule and budget, write grants, solicit donations, or develop skills as a counselor. Talents are recognized and with everyone having input toward the success of our program and others in recovery, we will rely on these talents.
Responsibility, proper conduct, ethical behavior, accountability and safety in the community are all primary aspects of the Recovery Ventures program. We are comprised of a very diverse population, being of all races, genders, beliefs, origins, economic and social statuses. Recovery Ventures, like addiction, discriminates against no one. However, we have established rules and regulations that need to be strictly adhered to by all associates at all times. You will receive details of our established policies and procedures, along with definitions of unacceptable behavior, when you arrive at our facility. Violations of established policies and procedures will result in the appropriate action or consequences being taken. It is not acceptable for any participant in the Recovery Ventures program to feel threatened, intimidated, coerced or manipulated by any other associate or external party having any association with Recovery Ventures Corporation. All violations of established policies and procedures, threats, violence or any questionable activity are to be reported immediately to staff personnel for appropriate action.
All Work and No Play is not a formula that works for those of us in recovery. Although we are all required to work, and at times we work long and hard, we understand the importance of leisure time and stimulating activities in substance free entertainment. If you like concerts, sporting events, movies, cookouts or just some quiet time every now and then, we take advantage of many opportunities to enjoy these events on a regular basis. A variety of social events are made available to us through agencies that support our efforts in wholesome recovery treatment. Associates earn personal privileges according to their progress in achieving program objectives toward recovery. Earning privileges involves a combination of personal progress in dealing with emotional issues, acceptance of responsibilities, decision making abilities and time in the program. Associates are not permitted to possess money at anytime.
Rebuilding relationships with children and family is a very important part of recovery. Many of our most significant relationships were damaged by the addict while in active addiction. Family issues can only improve with time, patience, and in most cases, proof that those in recovery are making progress toward changing their negative behaviors. Our program takes a proactive role in reestablishing relationships through individual and group therapy sessions, in which there is open and honest communication with loved ones and scheduled events that welcome parents and/or children to visit our facilities and observe our activities. Communications with loved ones, by telephone and/or mail is an earned privilege that may be lost due to violations of program policies and procedures. You must value and protect the privileges you have worked so hard to earn.
Service to the community and participation in programs and events that promote substance abuse prevention and awareness are a major aspect of the Recovery Ventures program. We consider volunteering our services and participation with organizations established for the benefit of our fellow man a form of personal restitution for past behaviors.
The choice is yours. The application process takes time, so the time to apply is now. We cannot guarantee available space at our facilities at any given time. Applications and autobiographies are reviewed prior to a personal interview. Interviews are conducted face to face or by telephone and must be completed prior to the acceptance of any applicant to a Recovery Ventures facility. We will accept and place applicants in our facilities as space becomes available.
Cost
Substance abuse treatment costs money, and unfortunately, the majority of us who need treatment have little or no money, no insurance, and in many cases, no one that is willing to help bear the financial burdens of long term substance abuse treatment. As stated previously, you earn what you get at Recovery Ventures. Participation in Recovery Ventures is voluntary and free of charge to anyone requesting participation in our program. Everything that you need will be provided for you through our organization. Recovery Ventures is a self supporting, 501c(3) Charitable Organization as defined by the United States Internal Revenue Service. We solicit foundation grants to assist us in obtaining facilities and expanding our locations to provide services in needed areas. We also request corporate donations of various items that are needed by the associates in our program. These items include clothing, hygiene products, medical supplies and services and materials needed to repair and improve our facilities. The majority of our daily operational and administrative expenses of telephone service, electricity, water & sewer services, gasoline, etc. are paid for through the work we perform for contract employers and our independently operated business ventures.
Each facility is self supporting. By this we mean that it is the responsibility of every associate in each facility to contribute to the daily operation and generation of operational income that puts the food on our tables, the clothes on our backs, the electricity, water and heat in our facilities, and keeps our doors open for others seeking recovery and a better way of life. In the "real world" each day involves getting out of bed, fixing meals, going to work, keeping the house clean, taking care of the younger ones (new associates), washing dishes, cutting the grass, meeting with friends, paying the bills, doing paperwork, recreation and leisure activities and advancing our knowledge and emotional growth. In the Recovery Ventures "world", it works very much the same way with each individual playing his/her part to make it work.