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Program
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Changing Spirits is a social model, community
based 180-day Residential Recovery Program targeting
American Indian men who suffer from alcohol and/or
drug addiction.
Changing Spirits is a non-profit program that does
not discriminate and does not deny services based
on race, ethnic background, religion, sexual orientation,
national origin, or the ability to pay. A residency
of 180 days is expected to fully benefit from services
provided by Changing Spirits.
Individuals with convictions or pending sentencing
for domestic violence/violent crimes will be referred
to an appropriate agency.
A minimum of 48 hours without using alcohol or other
drugs is required before entering the program. Persons
wishing to become participants are requested to
bring TB test results not older than six months.
The program is a 24-hour in house structured program.
The program provides residential recovery services
in an alcohol and drug-free facility. Physical exercise
is an everyday program activity and residents who
are physically able are required to participate.
Residents of the Changing Spirits Alcohol and Drug
Residential Recovery Program participate in a wide
array of services designed to support recovery.
These services include...
- Alcohol and Drug Education
- One on One Counseling
- Relapse Prevention Groups
- 12-Step Groups
- Resident Council
- Recreation and Social Activities
- Anger Management
- Cultural Activities
Resident rooms are shared with other residents
and each is provided with a bed and small storage
space for clothing and personal items. Do not bring
excess items.
The facility lounge provides a communal leisure
space for the residents and also serves as the program
education and group room.
Residents are assigned a case manager upon completion
of all intake forms Program staff orientates residents
to the program services, orientation to the facility
structure, and introductions to staff and fellow
residents.
Changing Spirits is a dynamic culturally relevant
alcohol and drug program that participates in outside
cultural and community events.
You will need to bring a valid Picture Identification
(Drivers license, State Issued Identification Card,
Pictured Tribal Identification, etc.), and a Social
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Or write to
Changing Spirits Recovery Program
2120 Williams Street Bldg. #1
Long Beach, CA 90810-3635
Phone: (562) 388-8118
Fax: (562) 388-8117
E-Mail: ChangingSpirits@earthlink.net |
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