Millions of Americans are
confronted daily with the devastating impact of substance abuse. It is a
disease that cuts across all boundaries, but it is a disease that can be
treated. Whether the affected person is yourself, a friend or a loved one,
Step One can make a difference.
Tri-County CAP’s Step One is a voluntary program for men and
women with a history of substance abuse. This crisis intervention and
sobriety maintenance center located in Berlin, New Hampshire, is a 24 hour
facility that provides medical assessment, emotional support and a clean,
safe environment in which clients are able to abstain from substance abuse
and take the all important first step toward regaining control of their
lives.
"The road to recovery
is a road well worth traveling and at Step One, our goal is to
assist the person suffering from chemical dependency in a caring,
compassionate manner. We want to offer the chance to take the first step
toward rebuilding your life."
Step One Crisis Intervention/Sobriety Maintenance Center is a
three-phase facility that focuses on assisting the alcoholic/addicted
person on the road to recovery. The three phases of our in-patient
facility are:
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Crisis Intervention: A three to seven day stay
for detoxification and assessment, providing space and time to regain
some stability to make informed decisions.
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Sobriety Maintenance: For persons who may not
need a treatment program but who may need up to 10 days to get back on
the track to a substance free life. They attend all in-house groups
and outside AA/NA meetings and participate in all other activities the
facility provides.
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Assessment and Referral to appropriate treatment
facilities: Behavior and motivation is assessed by observation
during the first 72 hours. A formal documented evaluation for
substance abuse is done with a staff person after a client is on site
for 72 hours. Assessments may result in placement into a Substance
Abuse Treatment facility, Half-Way House, AA group, Mental Health
Facility, or homeless shelter.
Sobriety maintenance is not a
treatment program,
but rather a safe place to stay while seeking appropriate treatment.
Step One Sobriety Maintenance residents are expected to attend
regularly scheduled group support meetings, educational meetings and
12-Step support meetings. All clients participate in community activities
and conduct themselves in accordance with the community's rules and
regulations.
No person shall be excluded from participation in this program on the
grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap.
For more information, or to arrange a confidential
interview,
please give us a call at (603) 752-8033.
