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Difference Between a Halfway House and Recovery House?

Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment. Even after receiving treatment and undergoing prolonged stay in a rehab, there is a constant fear of the person relapsing if returning to favorable condition. To know more about the difference between a halfway house and recovery house watch this presentation.

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Difference Between a Halfway House and Recovery House?

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  1. Difference Between a Halfway House and Recovery House? Threshold Recovery

  2. Introduction • Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment. • Even after receiving treatment and undergoing prolonged stay in a rehab, there is a constant fear of the person relapsing if returning to favorable condition. • So, most people tend to admit themselves into a halfway house or a sober living house to further strengthen their willpower. • For most, a halfway house and a sober living house may mean the same things as both institutes ease the transition for people who no longer need inpatient treatment to becoming completely independent.

  3. What is Halfway House? • Halfway houses are run by government agencies and are devoted to housing people who have been court-ordered to complete their stay for a pre-determined period of time. • Most of time, the people living in a halfway house had been previously incarcerated and were a part of drug treatment program during their term. Yet, halfway houses are not only for convicted felons. • The purpose of a halfway house is to facilitate the recovery of those staying inside while they readjust to the life outside. • The stay duration is pre-determined and you cannot extend your stay in a halfway house in Nashville, TN. • The funding for running a halfway house comes directly from state sponsorship.

  4. What is a Recovery House? • Once someone completes their treatment at a rehabilitation centre, they are at a vulnerable state. Returning to familiar situations can trigger their relapse and wash away all their efforts to remaining sober. • Sober living houses are a supportive place where people can enroll toward working on achieving complete sobriety. • Most of the sober living houses in Tennessee are owned and run by individuals who are passionate about helping others kick the same habit that they were once prey to. • There is no stay duration limit but you need to pay monthly charges for your stay. • It is suitable for people who are looking for a supportive community and developing accountability about their life.

  5. Why You Need Either? • When you are freshly out of a rehab, you completed the treatment for the addiction but are still vulnerable to relapse. • Before returning back to the normal life in society, it is important to have some long term goals that are harmonic with your motive to remain sober. • Either halfway house or sober living home encourages the following traits: • Accountability • Building resistance to environmental and emotional triggers • Stick to personal commitments • Giving back to the society • Comraderies towards other residents

  6. Which is suitable for your sobriety journey? Halfway house Sober Living House May be affiliated with addiction treatment centres and is run by individuals Fashioned to be more like a privatized residence with individual as well as sharing basis living arrangements Comparatively costlier option No Restrictions on the stay duration • Managed by state-run agencies • Dorm-like living arrangements • Less expensive option • Limited Stay Duration

  7. Factors to check While Choosing a Sober Living Home • Facility Setting & Environment • Ensure the place has the right tools and environment to coax a positive attitude • Location • Accessibility to basic necessities , workplace or educational institute, transportation mediums, etc. • Safety • What security and safety measures are in place to ensure the safety of those living inside? How is the location and neighborhood? How safe are the residents of the women's recovery house? • Housemates and Support Staff • How helpful and supportive are they in maintaining the overall energy of the house and providing recovery home care? • Living Costs • What are the overall expenses of living in the house? What facilities are available for the rent you will pay?

  8. Contact Us • Threshold Recovery is a chain of sober living houses and recovery house in Nashville, TN. They are certified by Tennessee Alliance of Recovery Residence and are a part of the National Sober Living Association. Contact Details: Phone - 629-201-5996 Email- info@thresholdrecovery.com Address: 220 Richardson Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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