East Nashville Intervention Project
Discovery Place became involved with a major initiative undertaken by Metro police department in March of this year. The East Nashville Intervention Project has as its goal "To improve the quality of life for all the residents of the N. 2nd Area in East Nashville by employing a comprehensive, collaborative, strategic approach to end street level drug sales". In accomplishing this goal the law enforcement community is willing to assist those nonviolent suspected drug dealers, who wish to stop dealing and turn their lives around with alcohol and drug treatment and other life skills needed to achieve a productive and fulfi lling life. Their strategy combines "soft" pressure from families and community with the "hard" threat of aggresive, ready-to-go criminal cases.
Discovery Place was excited to receive their first guest from this program last March. David W. and his family participated in our residential and family programs for 30 days. David commenced and returned to his community clean and sober. We are looking forward to celebrating his progress as a part of our Continuing Care Program.
God Bless you David.
Betty Ford Center News Flash "Spiritual Awakening Aids Recovery"
Rancho Mirage, California, Winter 2008 Issue "Findings". The Betty Ford Center, a world renowned treatment center which offers programs for the entire family system affected by addiction reports that "New evidence suggests that spiritual orientation may play a role in recovery, that greater spirituality is associated with longer recovery and that those who reported a spiritual awakening during an experienced a spiritual awakening." Discovery Place has offered the environment and the means for men to refocus their lives on a path of recovery, spirituality and productivity through the methods outlined in the long established Twelve Step Tradition for over 10 years. As of January 1st 2008 Discovery up. Out of 95 guests commencing between January 1and June 30th 2007 we were able to speak with 56. Of that number 36 guests were able to answer specifi c questions concerning their recovery. From their responses we concluded that they were sober as of the date of contact. From the 43 guests which commenced between June 1 and December 31st2007 we were able to speak with 37. Of that number 33 were able to answer questions concerning their recovery. From their responses we concluded that 33 were sober as of the date of contact.
Discovery Place Launches "Extended Care / 60 to 90 Day Program"
Place is pleased to offer a new program which builds on both. Our Extended Care / 60 to 90 Day Program offers a transitional plan for long term sobriety. In co-operation with area transitional living houses this program augments our existing Day Program and provides by attending meetings,getting a sponsor, chosing a home group and taking on service commitments. Our men will form new healthy relationships as well as learn how to have fun in sobriety. They will work with staff on a personalized aftercare plan to identify triggers and other problem areas with which they struggle. They will experience the three facets of AA which a truly successful plan includes, Recovery, Unity and Service.