Getting people to give up drugs will only work if they learn how to live
successfully without drugs.
Welcome Home not only helps its Program participants (referred to as “students”) to
overcome their addiction, but further teaches them to adopt a completely new lifestyle.
This is a drastic change, and attempting to achieve it in a few months would only be
unrealistic.
Welcome Home students advance through five progressive levels … from Inductee to
Senior. The first period is referred to as the “blackout” period. During this first level the
Inductee is isolated from all who are not part of Welcome Home. The primary objective
of this entry level is to assimilate students into the Welcome Home community and to
focus solely on their recovery without any interference. As students meet the require-
ments of the first level, they advance through the remaining levels towards “graduation”.
Progression depends on their own ability and readiness. Students are carefully moni-
tored and evaluated, including peer and self-evaluation. With progress comes more
challenges and responsibilities, as well as more privileges.
Program participants are introduced to, educated about, and trained on a multitude of
behavioral and substantive subject matters. Once they have mastered the basics,and
depending on their needs, talents or interests, they are encouraged to advance in those
areas.
Some specific areas of education and training are:
| + Accounting | + Accountability |
| + Wood Working | + Dealing With Stress |
| + Computer Technology | + Personal Responsibility |
| + Warehousing | + Self-confidence |
| + Sales | + Legal Compliance |
| + Leadership | + Hygiene |
| + Money Management | + Public Speaking |
| + Culinary Arts | + Etiquette |
| + Service | + Self-worth |
| + Work Ethics | + Introspection |
The final two levels of the Program (about 6 months) are the “re-entry levels”. This is
the time for students to prepare for independent living. They enjoy greater privileges,
including furloughs ranging from 2 to 14 hours. They are more involved in decision-
making and teaching. They are required to have (when appropriate) completed their
GED, obtained their driver’s license (when possible), secured a job, and have the
ability to handle financial matters. Where appropriate, our legal department will help
to address and satisfy any legal obligations.
They are now ready for independent living.
After a student has completed the Program he has the ability to retain a job, nurture a
family, manage his finances and deal with life’s everyday challenges. In short, he has
the solid foundation and determination to successfully live his life without drugs and
alcohol. And in order to assist him as he embarks on his new life, Welcome Home
provides each student with a $5,000 grant.
Afterwards, graduates are encouraged to maintain an association with Welcome Home
so that they have a source to renew and strengthen their commitment to sobriety and,
as they are a source of inspiration, to motivate current students.
Weekly Itinerary
Five days vocational training plus home chores, special assignments, meetings,
classes, group activities, volunteering.
One Combination Day: Chores, special assignments, volunteering, meetings,
classes, recreation, dentist, doctor, plus personal obligations.
Sundays: Sunday activities such as church, recreation, volunteering, visits, plus
necessary chores such as preparing meals and clean-ups.
