Working Together...going the Extra Mile in Recovery!

The Extra Mile is a LONG TERM clean/sober RESIDENCE program. All clients contractually agree to reside at Extra Mile and fully participate in the program offered for NO LESS THAN 6 MONTHS, and can choose to reside on campus and continue to participate in the program for up to 2 years! If you are looking for a shorter-term program, resources are provided with the link below.

There are 3 Phases to the EXTRA MILE Program:

Phase I: (The first 30 days) Client remains on campus to acclimate to their new environment, attend daily recovery support group meetings, obtains AA / NA sponsor, participates in all program offerings, continue their 12-step work, and search for employment.

Phase II: (2nd month thru 6th month) Client has obtained employment, continues to work on 12-step work, can choose to lead meetings, can choose to mentor/sponsor newcomers, can agree to take on leadership roles as needed, formulates short and long term goals.

Phase III: (7th month to 18th month) Client has maintained employment, mentors newcomers, formulates and implements own plan of action for the future

PROGRAM COMPONENTS:

• AA, NA, Al-anon, NAR-anon support group meeting participation
  (available daily on campus and off campus)
• Continuing recovery support education workshops each week
  (with a wide variety of topics and guest speakers)
• Financial recovery and budgeting classes each week.
• Spiritual growth workshops 1 time per week compliments of area churches
  (from a variety of denominations)
• Exercise and wellness plans for each resident.
  (healing and growing mentally, physicaly, and spiritually)
• House meetings 1 time per week for accountability, problem-solving, organizing volunteer service projects to give back to the community, and to practice service above self!
• Transportation assistance as needed
  (*can bring your own vehicle)
• Employment search assistance
  (check out our area info link)
• Higher education assistance
  (help applying for PELL grants for admission to area colleges)
• Certified, professional staff and administration
• Regular, random drug-testing