A drug-free residential program provides a structured environment for men and women 19 years of age and older who have history of drug use. This treatment program stresses the "affirmation" process that builds individual self-esteem and focuses on the client’s positive qualities to reverse the behavioral patterns of a life-style on drugs.

The process consists of four phases over a period of nine to twelve months. During the first two phases the resident lives and participates in a large "family-like" facility where he or she must contribute to its operation and upkeep. The resident relearns the meaning of responsibility, personal hygiene, punctuality, concern for and interaction with others.

The last two phases are transitional. While still living in the facility, the resident begins to have more contact with the community, usually in the form of training or employment. He or she begins to share experiences with the newer members of the program. In the phase the resident serves as a role model for entering clients.

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Young adolescent males, 14 to 18 years of age, with a history of substance abuse are offered a special drug free residential program at an age when they have the best potential to change the course of their lives.

For a minimum of eight months these residents live and participate in a large "family-like" environment where they contribute to its operation and upkeep. They learn the meaning of responsibility, personal hygiene, punctuality, honesty and concern for others. Academic education is stressed so they can repair their self-esteem and improve their potential for a successful life in the mainstream of society.

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Outpatient treatment is available to individuals with drug or alcohol problems who because of a job or other reasons cannot enter the residential program, or who after an intensive initial interview are deemed treatable on an outpatient basis.

Each outpatient client must come in a minimum of twice a week. The treatment period is about 6 months depending on the client’s individual needs. Weekly appointments are scheduled according to each client’s personal needs. Clients must submit to urine monitoring. Services provided to outpatients are similar to those provided in residential settings, including counseling and group sessions.

The group sessions are divided into four phases: motivational (overview of goals and objectives); alcohol abuse (causes and consequences); drug abuse (causes and consequences); family interrelationships, follow-up and referral.

Individuals in the outpatient program may be self-referrals, referrals from other social services agencies, referrals from the criminal justice system; referrals from DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) and IDRC (Intoxicated Driver Resource Center). The outpatient program may be a source of entry into the other programs offered by CURA or vice-versa.

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Intensive outpatient if available to individuals who engage in addiction related abuse/neglect of family requiring intensive outpatient treatment to reduce the risk of further deterioration.

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