Admission

Grace House will schedule an initial intake appointment to determine if our residential treatment program is a correct fit for the individual.  If not, an appropriate referral will be given to the individual.  After approval for admission, the client will receive a “bed date”.  Eligibility criteria for admission includes males 18 years of age and older, a diagnosis of substance use disorder, and co-occurring mental health conditions to be stable and appropriately treated.  At this time, we do not accept individuals on Methadone.  We accept referrals from rehab programs, jails, the criminal justice system, other treatment providers and/or self-referral.  We accept Medicaid as a payment method.  The average length of stay is approximately 6 months but can last up to 1 year.  Grace House operates on a three-phase system.  Clients are expected to follow a structured schedule that includes being out of bed, showered, clothed, and beds made by 8am Mon-Fri.  Lights out at 11pm through the week, 11:30pm on the weekend.

ASAM level 3.1 Residential Phase System 

Phase 1 –  This is an orientation phase that lasts approximately 30 days where the client commits to recovery at Grace House.  This phase is most restrictive, involving no visitation passes.  During this phase, clients are provided additional prompts and reminders about expectations and rules related to Grace House.  In phase 1, clients identify circumstances and self-awareness that led to admission to Grace House.  Clients are introduced to nightly NA/AA meetings off site.  Initial treatment plan and transition plan are developed with individual client-centered involvement at admission and reviewed every 60 days thereafter.  During phase 1, access to wraparound services, including assistance with TDAP, SNAP,  dental, eye care, social security card, birth certificate, and driver’s license/ID.  Additional wrap around services includes weekly onsite medical visits and mental health counseling. In this phase, clients may begin pursuing vocational (forklift, CDL, trade school) and educational (GED, college) career paths.  Spiritual and physical health activities include church services and fitness instruction.  Clients are eligible for one 4-hour pass after 30 days with clinical approval.

Phase 2 –  This phase lasts approximately 30-90 days. Clients are encouraged to get a sponsor and start working the 12-step program.  This phase may include educational/trade training, life skills programs, self-help groups, and referral to community case management, as well as other programs.  Clients are actively involved in vocational/educational career paths, if applicable.  Job readiness skills training with paid opportunities in the areas of painting/cleaning/ lawn care through Social Enterprise.  During this phase, clients are mastering coping skills and life skills in preparation to transition to Grace House 2, with clinical approval.  Clients are eligible for two 8-hour passes per month on different weekends with clinical approval.

Phase 3 – This final phase involves transitioning to Grace House 2, which is located in a tranquil park-like setting on the bus route.  Clients will have more independence and responsibility.  This phase lasts approximately days 90 until program completion, which is on average 6 months, but can last longer.  Grace House 2 will focus on reintroducing the client back into the community, with the goal of improving recovery and coping skills to lead to independent living.  The focus will be on assisting the client to secure housing in the community and maintaining a job, where applicable.  Vocational/educational training may continue in this phase.  Clients may secure part-time employment at Grace House 2 through meeting client-centered plan goals.  Clients are eligible for one 8-hour pass once a weekend with clinical approval, in addition to independent daily outings.