The Men's Center accepts adult men, ages 18 and over, who:

• Admit they have become powerless over alcohol and other drugs.
• Admit that their lives have become unmanageable as the result of their substance abuse.
• Express a sincere desire to discontinue their use of alcohol and other drugs.
• Have the capacity and willingness to obey rules.

Assessment
Before admission, we require an intake assessment to ensure the applicant is eligible and appropriate to be admitted to The Men's Center. We counsel with each individual to determine the appropriate housing needs, based on the projected time for recovery. We make every effort to assure each man is afforded the time necessary for his personal recovery.

The Men's Center Residential Program utilizes sponsors and peer-to-peer relationships to assist men in reaching their goal of a more productive life. Each man determines and communicates to us his individual recovery plan. On an ongoing basis, The Men's Center staff and the individual meet to review his progress. Based upon that review, the individual treatment plan may be revised.

Detox
Depending on how recent and excessive substance abuse has been, the new resident may spend his first days in non-medical detox, which is a shared living/shared bathroom facility. During detox, we address personal hygiene and nutrition. Withdrawal usually takes from three to eight days. During this time, he will be monitored 24 hours per day and referred to a medical facility if necessary. Other recovering men visit to begin discussing the new resident's need to make a commitment to a personal program of recovery.

The First 30 Days

• Within one week, the new resident must select a sponsor who will guide him in his personal program of recovery.
• New residents live dormitory style, with shared living/shared bathroom facilities, and abide by strictly enforced rules.
• We do not tolerate use of alcohol or other drugs. Violation of this rule will result in disciplinary measures up to and including immediate discharge.
• During this initial period the newcomer and the staff determine whether he is committed to the concept of personal recovery.
• After 30 days, the new resident becomes eligible to move into a shared room.
  

12-Step Requirements

• During the first 60 days residents must attend 3 in-house 12-Step meetings per week.
  
• After 60 days residents must attend two in-house meetings per week.
• Residents are also encouraged to attend off-site 12-Step meetings.

Ongoing Requirements
Learning to "live life on life's terms" forms a major theme of personal recovery. The Men's Center believes that residents must learn the value of becoming self-sufficient. Once chemically liberated, residents must:

• Hold employment, if able, or perform community service either within our community or elsewhere
• Pay rent
• Live among their colleagues in harmony, order and civility
• Participate in maintaining order in the accommodations and
• Remain sober