VISALIA REENTRY CENTER

Program Goals

• Assist residents in learning personal management and community survival skills to promote alcohol and drug free lifestyle.

• Assist residents to develop effective tools for personal problem solving.

• Assist residents to develop realistic self-concepts and high self-esteem.

• Assist residents to successfully reintegrate into the community.

• Assist residents to become self-sufficient by securing stable housing when they leave and stable income sources through work or public benefits.

Services Available
VRC provides the following services to residents in our programs:

• Food and Lodging

• Personal hygiene supplies

• Treatment groups: 48 hours per week, including weeknights (16 hours) and Saturday (3 hours)

• Weekly random alcohol and drug testing

• Transportation assistance

• Legal identification assistance

• Job readiness services and placement referrals

• Community referrals to support services, including Medi-Cal insurance

• Release planning and assistance in obtaining suitable housing.

Curriculum

VRC utilizes cognitive-based therapy and evidence-based curriculum in our treatment groups. Our substance use disorder counselors have been trained to facilitate the following curriculum:

• Drug Education: Living in Balance (Hazelden)

• Cognitive Thinking: Thinging for a Change (National Institute of Corrections)

• Anger Management: Anger Management for Substance Abuse & Mental Health (SAMHSA)

• Parenting: Partners in Parenting (TCU)

Programming Requirements
VRC will provide the following substance use disorder treatment services to clients in our 90-day residential drug treatment program:

• Assessment & Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)

• Treatment Services: Minimum average of 25 hours per week

• Supplemental Activities: Minimum average of 6 hours per week

• Other PLans: Exit Plan, Relapse Prevention Plan, Discharge Summary

  Other Rules

  • Mandatory Trust Account: 75% savings requirement

  • Extensions up to 180 days