Colonial House Programs and Services

Inpatient

Inpatient Program

Our program is designed to aid chemically dependent people who require more time and structure to develop the skills and resources necessary to maintain recovery. A full treatment schedule consists of daily group therapy, individual counseling, family consults, lectures and workshops, and relapse prevention.

Clients are given the opportunity to develop an understanding of how to use 12 step sober support. Clients are also given the opportunity to begin working on 12 step recovery process while working through the stumbling blocks of early recovery. This process is incorporated in the daily structured counseling environment.

12 Step Program

Clients can begin using the 12 step recovery process and work through the stumbling blocks of early recovery, while still in a structured counseling environment. Clients are also encouraged to take advantage of other pathways to recovery by using other community based sober supports, such as, Refudge Recovery, celebrate recovery, ex-offenders group, coda, etc.

At 60 day mark the clients can become eligible for what is called sober support. This is when the clients can set up a day in the week, with a sober supportive member in the community to take them to a meeting alone. They get an opportunity to fellowship and make connections prior to them leaving.

Relapse Prevention Training

Relapse Prevention Training is offered weekly and based on Evidenced Based Program. The client will learn symptoms and warning sign recognition and the importance of utilizing a support group. The clients will learn what they need to be aware of and how to prevent relapse from happening.

Individual Counseling

Individual Counseling sessions are mandatory at least one time a week. However, should the counselor conclude the need, additional sessions will be scheduled.

Group Therapy

These groups are held by the clients’ individual counselor 4 times a week. On average, a small group consists of 8 members. The smaller size of these groups promotes an atmosphere of closeness, a higher trust level and encourages more risk taking. It also allows for peer input. We also have separate groups that focus on the TREM (Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model) one day per week.

Family Support and Involvement

Family members are encouraged to meet with loved ones and their counselor during their stay at Colonial House. We also offer a family educational group.

Psycho-Educational

This part of the client’s experience at Colonial House is in the form of films, tapes, reading assignments, lectures and other interaction within the community. Daily education group sessions play a major role in client’s recovery process, along with attendance of AA/NA meetings.

Family Education Workshops

Family members are strongly encouraged to attend the Colonial House Family Program. Topics include addiction, anger, family roles, relapse process, home contracts and codependency. There are counselors on duty to meet the needs or concerns the family may have. These workshops are not attended by the clients. This allows the loved ones the freedom to openly share their questions and concerns.

Spirituality

Attendance at 12 step meetings are mandatory. We believe that while attending 12 step meetings the clients can explore a relationship with a Higher Power of their understanding.

Life Skills Training

Clients are given the opportunity to develop and explore personal development skills to aid in the reintegration into the community which is also part of the psycho-educational groups.

Topics Addressed:

Coping Skills
Anger Management
Self Esteem
Exercise/Health & Wellness
Job Research/Resumes
Relaxation/Stress Management
Social Skills

Work Therapy

Each client is assigned projects aiding in the general upkeep of the facility. This is an excellent tool to promote responsibility on a personal and/or team level.

Private Pay Infomation

Treatment at Colonial House is individualized, and the treatment plan is customized, to meet the distinct needs of each admitting client.

Below, please find the self-pay rates for 3.5, High-intensity, in-patient level of care.

$250.00/day with a total not to exceed $22,500.00
$7,500.00 is due upon admission
$7,500.00 for the second month
$7,500.00 for the third month

Outpatient Programs

Colonial House, Inc. offers numerous programs for outpatient treatment. Group sessions are organized for individuals who have abused substances and for those struggling with dependency, including gender specific group therapy. Couples/family sessions can also be scheduled according to the need of the client.

Assessments are offered at affordable rates. To arrange for an assessment, please call the Outpatient facility Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm at (717)-843-8444.

All inquiries are handled with strict confidentiality to preserve anonymity and to ensure the protected rights of the client and family.

Relapse Prevention Track

This is a didactic and process group for clients to learn how to identify their own triggers and develop prosocial coping skills to better handle those situations. This group also includes healthy discussions of day to day stresses that lead to relapse. By the end of the program, the client will have learned warning signs, triggers, and other negative influences and how to prevent relapse from occurring by developing their personalized relapse prevention plan.

1 group session a week for 12 weeks.
1 individual session weekly to biweekly
Offered in morning or evening
Co-ed group

General Education Classes

These classes are provided for individuals who may not meet criteria for needing treatment, however, are in need for some basic education on the disease of addiction based on high risk behaviors he or she may be displaying. The sessions are held weekly for 4 weeks, at the end of which a certificate is presented.

Individual only

There are times when a group setting may not be deemed appropriate for a client for a specific reason. If this is the case, the client will only be placed in weekly individual sessions for 6 weeks to longer, depending on the treatment needs. We take careful consideration in placing clients with their individual counselor to ensure the best treatment match possible.

Intensive Outpatient

This program is a 6 week intensive outpatient program that holds group 3 times per week for 2.5 hours per session. Individual sessions are held once per week during this time, as well. This is a didactic and process group for clients to learn about themselves and establish their recovery. An educational focus on the science of addiction, stages of change, relationships, supports, feelings identification, and self-care assist the client in learning how their addiction kept them and how to break the cycle of use. Upon completion of the IOP program, the client will step down to a relapse prevention or gender specific track which consists of 1 group session per week and weekly to biweekly individual sessions which will last for 12-24 weeks.

2-3 group sessions per week for 6-9 weeks
1 individual session weekly
Offered in morning or evening
Co-ed group

Seekers Group

This group is for clients who willing to use other pathways to recovery that involves the foundations of a 12-step program, rather than using traditional Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Codependent Anonymous, Celebrate Recovery, Smart Recovery, etc. This group is for clients whom have completed a Relapse Prevention Group and have the skills of the Relapse Prevention but need to apply to their lives. The clients will explore their internal emotions, triggers, thoughts, etc. This group meets one time weekly for group and have one individual session weekly or bi-weekly depending on the need of the client.

Philosophy of Treatment

Colonial House, Inc adheres to the highest level of ethical and professional standards and is committed to providing professional care in a safe, nurturing environment utilizing evidenced based practices.

The primary responsibility of Colonial House is to provide a transitional, supportive and therapeutic environment in home-like setting for any chemical dependent person meeting the admission criteria, who needs and wants help in learning to live without chemicals, and who wants to return to normal community living.

As a non-profit, fee for service, treatment facility, Colonial House seeks alternative sources of funding whenever possible.

The single most important element in our treatment program is a united and dedicated staff, whose attitude towards the philosophy and treatment of chemically dependent people are the following:

To help the chemically dependent see that they can have recovery and live healthy and productive lives.
To encourage self-involvement in an ongoing program of recovery through traditional and non-traditional pathways which include 12-step sober support.
To help residents realize that the final responsibility for recovery rests with the chemically dependent person.
To help residents realize that responsibility is reality and reality is responsibility.