Every day follows a posted schedule. Clients get it at orientation, so there are no surprises. Here is a sample weekday.
7:00 AMWake up, breakfast, get ready for the day
8:30 AMMedication time with nursing
9:00 AMProcess group
10:00 AMPsychoeducation group
11:00 AMSchool
12:00 PMLunch
1:00 PMSchool
2:00 PMPsychoeducation group
3:00 PMExperiential group
4:00 PMSchool
5:00 PMDinner
6:00 PMEvening group
7:00 PMPhone time, assignments and homework, until 10:00 PM
10:30 PMLights out
School time: three hours every school day, Monday through Friday.
Around the schedule, every client has individual therapy at least once a week, group every day and a family session every week. Psychoeducation groups cover substance use, mental health and healthy living.
Weekends have a lighter schedule with groups, recreation and family visits on Sunday.