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Substance abuse is a strong and deadly symptom of society’s growing dysfunction. Not only does it destroy lives, but it wreaks devastation upon entire families, friends and employers. The cost of alcohol and other substance abuse to society is enormous and pervasive. It can be measured in many economic and societal terms ranging from lost earning power to the growing number of homeless. But the greatest expense is in the loss of spirit, hope and family that accompany this disease. It spares no one, tearing apart families at all levels of our community.
Unfortunately as the need for recovery facilities is growing, the number of recovery options in the Valley is shrinking. The decline in local and federal funding, as well as poor business models, have reduced the options and chances for a person wanting to recover and return to their family, job and community. This puts added importance upon the work being done by The Crossroads’ six facilities and staff.
Central to The Crossroads’ philosophy is that each resident invests in their own recovery. The rates are kept at a level that allows those with minimum wage jobs to pay their own way. Contributions from community leaders, businesses, state and city agencies cover a significant amount of The Crossroads’ operating expenses. The remaining shortfall is made up from contributions acquired from fund raising activities throughout the year. The Crossroads hosts two major fundraisers each year, a golf tournament in the spring and a dinner/silent auction event in the fall.
It takes a strong force to rescue a life from the turbulence of alcoholism and drug addiction. Over the last four decades, The Crossroads has developed and refined a program of recovery that doubles an addicts chances of becoming a productive member of society. Based upon principles spelled-out-in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous the program gives an addict their life back by teaching them how to accept responsibility within a nurturing, yet fair-minded, environment.
1. Complete an application to The Crossroads and maintain daily contact until they are admitted.
2. When admitted, pay an Admissions Deposit to cover the first two weeks fees and refundable deposits.
3. Stay clean and sober.
4. Work full-time at any kind of job, go to school, or do volunteer work.
5. Pay monthly fees in a responsible and timely manner.
6. Complete an assigned chore each day and maintain their living quarters.
7. Attend at least one twelve-step meeting per day, as well as 2 in-house meetings each week.
8. Maintain a 12-step sponsor and meet with him/her at least once a week.
9. Observe curfews and remain “on campus” unless approved in advance for a leave.
10. Submit to random drug testing.
Over a typical period of three to six months, The Crossroads provides the recovering person the tools to build a new way of life; including twelve-step sessions, awareness of relapse warning signs, and healthy relationships with a supportive community. Because demand is so high for willing clients, refusal to do any of the above is usually met with immediate dismissal.
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