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About Independence House

Presently the Independence House has 2 Phases; the first being a very structured and educational Phase lasting 40 days and the second phase for the pregnant ladies who can remain in treatment up until 30 days after they deliver their baby.
Phase 1 is very structured requiring the clients keep a strict schedule not only for groups but also for chores and meal preparation for which they are responsible. During this phase clients are educated about the disease of addiction and are required to attend groups pertaining to Adult Children of Alcoholics traits, Domestic Violence, Guilt/Shame, Positive Thinking, Parenting, Grief, Triggers/Cravings, Anger Management, Stress Reduction, Child Development, Spirituality, STD/AIDS Education, Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships, and Relapse Prevention.  The Independence House has incorporated 4 distinguished curriculums into its education: 28 Day Sober Living, Recovery Dynamics, Living in Balance, and Seeking Safety.  Clients are required to meet with their primary counselor at least 3 times weekly as well for individual counseling.
Pregnant women transition straight into Phase 2 after completion of Phase 1 and as the education about one’s addiction continues; clients in Phase 2 begin to work on issues relating to effective functioning in the community. Phase 2 clients are required to work if medically possible, maintain a budget, pay rent, and maintain a savings account based on their income.  Clients can also attend GED classes and Parenting Classes.  Clients will continue their prenatal care and attend AA Women’s Services in Corbin where they can participate in the Earn and Learn program becoming educated about delivery and parenting styles and earn baby items including diapers, bottles, and a pack and play.
In Phase 2 clients are also be allowed to take family day passes weekly and 24 hour family passes once monthly. Depending on custody agreements, clients are also able to have overnight visits with their children at the facility.
Including positive support in our client’s lives is a key part of their recovery. Our clients have a family day visit every Sunday for 2 hours, any visitors are required to attend an hour long Family Day Meeting before their visits.  The Family Day meetings are desired to educate the family about addiction and recovery and the importance of family support in this process.  If requested staff will also provide family members with information about Al-Anon meetings in their area where they can receive help and support for themselves for the effect addiction has had on them.  Family Day meetings also include discussions about enabling, family roles, healthy ways to support their loved one in sobriety and recovery, as well as discussions about preventative measures to take and warning signs to watch for to help prevent a relapse.  Family members are also encouraged to be active participants in client’s pregnancy including attending prenatal appointments.
Discharge planning for our clients is very important especially if they are completing our program with a newborn. Clients are scheduled outpatient substance abuse appointments in their area as well as mental health appointments if necessary before completion.  Clients are advised of the importance of completing 90 meetings in 90 days and obtaining a Sponsor.