Recognizing the difficulties and pitfalls that lie ahead for the newly recovering alcoholic and addict, Genesis House's structure and support are geared towards the individual that is serious about recovery and has a strong desire for a substance free way of life.

Individuals in transition from treatment facilities or persons that have the need for additional support benefit from the following structure components as they build a solid foundation in sobriety.

12-Step Meetings
12-step meetings must be attended on a nightly basis. In addition, noon meetings are required for those currently unemployed or not in school.

12-Step Sponsorship
A 12-step sponsor is required within 14 days.

Peer Meetings
A weekly peer meeting is attended by all house residents to evaluate individual progress and address issues pertaining to applying the 12-steps to daily life.

Resident Breakfast Meeting
Following breakfast a discussion and morning meditation meeting are conducted. This reflective discussion centers around a daily topic selected from AA approved literature such as, "A Day At A Time." Individual daily goals and schedules are also discussed.

Resident Dinner Meeting
During this nightly meeting individual house member personal business for the evening and for the next day are finalized. Such items as coordinating rides to meetings, after care and other personal appointments are addressed.

24 Hour Management
Managers are available to discuss resident's personal issues on an individual basis and to help them outline a plan of action along the lines of the 12-steps.

Weekly Family Support Sessions
Emotional healing and understanding is important for the family members as well as the alcoholic/addict. Family participation is encouraged to address unresolved issues and improve the recovery process. The family support sessions serve as an introduction to Al-Anon and other community resources. The meetings are led by a volunteer with professional training in codependency and alcohol/drug addiction recovery.

Newcomer Meeting
Weekly meetings are attended by new residents to provide extra support and to address the problems of early sobriety.

Transition Plan
When a resident has become well grounded in sobriety and the 12-steps, has built an outside support group, and has become functional and self-supporting, he fills out a transition plan. The plan is evaluated by the Genesis staff with emphasis on identifying potential relapse issues.

Becoming a Graduate
Graduation is a very important part of the recovery process for the individual at Genesis House. Graduation represents a level of commitment and dedication to the processes, which are necessary to sustain long term sobriety.

Continued Involvement
Genesis House alumni are welcome to attend all house functions, and are encouraged to return and participate with new residents.

RANDOM URINALYSIS DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING
WITH ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ANY DIRTY TESTS