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LOVE IS THE STRONGEST 
FORCE FOR CHANGE IN THE WORLD.

Our Programs

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM MODEL

Dandelion Meadow is unique because recovery services are provided at no cost to the residents. Recovery is a time of renewal and growth - Balancing personal responsibility and joy inspires long-term results.

 

We aim to empower residents by:

  • Offering an 18-24 month, rent-free, safe and supportive home environment, incorporating community support through a social model

  • Supporting residents’ recovery by providing recovery meeting schedules, facilitating attendance at recovery meetings, and providing recovery literature

  • Providing educational and vocational opportunities, facilitated through community support, which leads to economic self-sufficiency.

  • Fostering self-understanding through personal and spiritual growth.

  • Offering time and support to address the self-reported needs and struggles of residents.

STAGES OF RECOVERY

  1. Welcome to the Circle: First six months of residency — intensive outpatient treatment for addiction, 90 meetings in 90 days, connect with a 12-step Sponsor and a Recovery Coach, develop individual recovery and relapse plan with staff, vocational/educational evaluation, computer literacy class, medical and dental evaluation and treatment, mental health needs evaluated and addressed through professional practitioners.

  2. Consider the Dandelion: 2nd six months of residency — paid vocational training at Dandelion Meadow, school if desired (GED or college), matched savings plan, re-connection with healthy family members.

  3. Find Your Way Home: 12th to 24th months of residency — individual therapy to address "Second Stage Recovery" (e.g. childhood abuse, rape, trauma), work at Dandelion Meadow, attend school, increased personal responsibility, plan and support for safe, permanent housing and future goals.

  4. Sister for Life: Graduation and beyond — graduate support group, permanent employment option at Dandelion Meadow, or assistance with job placement.

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