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Applied in 2008

Intensive Recovery Program

Samaritan Inns

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 5
  • Program Participants Last Year: 250
  • Meets about 0 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 1 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 30

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Participants in the Intensive Recovery Program will complete the entire 28-day period.

Measure
Clients graduate the program.

Outcome 2
Clients participate in a "Step-Up" ceremony celebrating their efforts.

Measure
Following graduation of the Intensive Recovery Program, clients attend of one of the four "Step-Up" ceremonies throughout the year.

Outcome 3
Clients continue the recovery process with the 6-month Transitional Living Program (Phase 2) available at Samaritan Inns.

Measure
60% of participants continue into the 2nd phase of the program.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Samaritan Inns' program provides an opportunity for individuals living on the streets and battling the addictions of drugs and alcohol the chance to change and transform their lives. The transformation process begins with acceptance of addiction and dedication to the program model. When men and women enter the Intensive Recovery Program, their spirits have been shattered. The intensity and rigors of the program start to re-shape participants' attitudes and behaviors. During the 28 days, participants gain the skills and knowledge needed to adopt the 12 step, AA/NA principles and the underlying causes of their homelessness and addictions. Following the 28 days, individuals realize the recovery process is a lifetime commitment and the transformation process might take several years.