Primary Recovery Phase

Cenikor is a model environment for change. The primary recovery phase of the program lasts about 16+ months. Emphasis is placed on changing negative behavior patterns, accepting responsibility, and developing self-esteem. The program provides vocational and educational training, with accent on good work habits, social skills, and decision making. Residents will learn to become more goal-oriented and be able to take advantage of some unique opportunites.

Substance Abuse Education

Residents learn how to deal with the physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental aspects of drug use.

Vocational Training

Residents receive marketable job skills through training and experience in areas such as accounting, secreterial/clerical, computer data entry, food services, public relations, sales/telemarketing, automotive repair, building maintenance, landscape maintenance, carpentry, management training, and counselor training. Learning any of these skills helps a resident become a productive member of the community when they leave Cenikor.

The Family's Role

If a resident has children, they will be able to visit the resident every other Sunday, after they complete orientation (please check with the facility for specific dates and times). Other family members may visit after the resident has been in the program for approximately 90 days, during Open House on Saturday evenings. Families of residents sometimes also meet with each other. Check with the facility in your area for information on our Families First program.

Cenikor Recovery Plan

18-24 Months

Orientation Phase

Primary Treatment Phase

Re-Entry Phase

Education

Residents earn a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) if they don't already have a high school diploma. Computer training courses are available at an on-site computer lab, as well as scholarships being available to those wanting to pursue college or vocational training while in treatment.

Group Counseling

Residents learn how to confront others about behavior and attitudes, give positive feedback on changes that can be made, and protect egos by condemning behaviors not people.

Individual Counseling

One of our professional counselors will help residents develop both short and long-term goals and direct them in how to accomplish them. The residents will be monitored by a licensed counselor or a counselor in the process of becoming certified under the supervision of the clincal supervisor.