PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Philly House is a 32 bed Community Corrections Center that provides supportive services for chemically dependent men returning to the community from prison. The primary goal of the program is to foster personal growth through a continuum of care that supports recovery. This is accomplished by changing the individual's lifestyle through a community of concerned people working together to help themselves and each other.

The program is a highly structured environment with defined boundaries. It employs community-imposed sanctions and penalties as well as earned advancement of status and privileges as part of the recovery process. Peer pressure is often the catalyst that converts criticism and insight into positive change. Insight into one's problems is gained through group and individual interaction.

SERVICES:
In-house work therapy and peer interaction/support
Life skills training
Educational remediation
Vocational planning, training and referrals
AA and NA orientation services
Drug and alcohol screening
Legal and medical referrals
Aftercare planning and referral
Follow up

COMPLETION CRITERIA:
Resident is enrolled in a job training or education program or has obtained full time employement.
Resident has established a stable, drug-free living environment. Resident has obtained a sponsor and attends AA/NA meetings. Resident is enrolled in an outpatient chemical dependency program with scheduled appointment for individual and group therapy