Transitional Independent Living Program
The Transitional Independent Living Program allows clients to transition from the Residential Treatment Program to continue their recovery and/or for new clients seeking to continue recovery and is structured for residents who can function at a higher level. Clients are required to be medication compliant. The program provides oversight and supportive services with all clients being assigned a Case Manager.
Programming is also structured around clients who are actively seeking work and/or a volunteer position, or who are seeking to restart education. Supportive Services include case management, treatment plans, three meals per day and light housekeeping.
Additional programming includes vocational support and training, as well as access to adjunct therapies and clinical therapies (al a carte). The clinical program has been developed to be flexible allowing the program to be adaptable to the individual (i.e., the program adapts to the individual with the TEAM, along with the client, adjusting the program to meet the individual).
The socialization program has been structured to provide residents relaxation time allowing them to interact with friends in a social environment. The client base is a mix of ages and genders with clients living with a variety of mental health issues. To assist our mature adults who may also require activities of daily living and/or memory care oversight, senior half-day programming is provided at 347 Carpenter Drive, as well as 3580 Piedmont Road (Unit 214), Buckhead.
The half-day Senior Program includes the Brain Flex Memory Program (“state-of-the-art” documented and outcome driven program accredited by the Joint Commission). This program allows families and clinicians, as well as staff, to understand when their loved-one is moving into the next level of care. The Senior Program (3-hour day program) also includes art therapy, yoga, massage and horticultural therapy, as well as physical therapy. Our therapy program includes a Physical Wellness Garden.
Our “health and wellness” style of recovery is based on assessments over the last five years that indicate our clients require an appropriate number of clinical therapies, as well as adjunct therapies and socialization. Part of our recover process is to provide fresh and healthy meals (fresh vegetables and fresh meats and fish when available – all cooked and prepared with little to no sugars) along with an active exercise program.
Housing
Housing comprises single-family homes (three to four-bedrooms). All homes are furnished with residents required to maintain their living environment. Programming is individualized, allowing our clients to move through recovery based on their individual goals.
During the evening hours and weekends, residents work on personal hygiene, relationships, socialization and recreational activities. Evening and weekend activities can include “movie-night”, ice cream night, Barnes and Nobel, trips to local fairs, parks and lakes. Outings also include trips to museums.
To assist our senior clients (55+) who may require programming for co-occurring mental health and addictive disorders, day programming is provided at 347 Carpenter Drive, Sandy Springs, Georgia, as well as at our out-patient clinic in Buckhead, Georgia (3580 Piedmont Road, Buckhead, Georgia 30305).
This program allows families and clinicians, as well as staff, to understand when their loved-one is moving into the next level of care. The Senior Program (3-hour day program) also includes art therapy, yoga, massage and horticultural therapy, as well as physical therapy and occupational therapy at our Sandy Springs location.
Health & Wellness
Our “health and wellness” style of recovery is based on assessments over the last five years that indicate our clients require an appropriate amount of clinical therapies, as well as adjunct therapies and socialization. Part of our recover process is to provide fresh and healthy meals (fresh vegetables and fresh meats and fish when available – all cooked and prepared with little to no sugars) along with an active exercise program.
Frequently Asked Questions
May I Bring A Car?
Cars are permitted in the Transitional Independent Living Program upon review with the case manager and a family member.
Are Laptops/Phones Permitted?
Phones and laptops are permitted during non-scheduled programming. A computer lab is also available for clients. Homes provide basic cable services. Internet hook-up is the responsibility of the client (most of our clients in the independent living program utilize hotspot connection).
Smoking Permitted?
Smoking is permitted outside the buildings. However, clients are required to make sure they pick up cigarette butts and dispose of them appropriately.
Alcohol Permitted?
Alcohol is not permitted on site and/or within the Residential Treatment Center and/or Transitional Independent Living homes.
What is the Average Length of Stay?
The Transitional Independent Living Program has two tracks. Track One residents re-integrate back into society within six to 12 months. Track Two provides long-term housing wherein residents are attending partial programming, as well as taking responsibility for their daily living.