THE STEPS TO SOBRIETY
Life at New Day
Our clients have access to all the support and help they need from fellow addicts in recovery as well as licensed recovery coaches, therapists, psychiatrists, and doctors.
PHASE SYSTEM
NDSL operates on a phase system. Upon entering, residents are placed on a 48-hour probationary period and then will move to Phase 1. As the residents progress through the phase system, more freedom and privileges are given.
DISCIPLINE
As part of NDSL, residents will learn to be diligent with assigned house chores, attending the minimum amount of AA/DAA/CA meetings as well as in-house meetings at NDSL, demonstrate consistency holding a job and paying collected wages towards rent. The men at NDSL will learn to take responsibility for their actions and lives, as well as learn how to manage time.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Physical activity, self-discipline, endurance, goal-setting and stress relief have proven to be critical for men in recovery. We also think it is important to have fun in recovery! We have regular sponsored outings at NDSL to show residents how fun sobriety can be.
RELATIONSHIPS
Residents will learn how to communicate their feelings and emotions in a healthy, appropriate ways with both friends and family.
CLEANLINESS
All residents are assigned house chores and are encouraged to keep their rooms clean and belongings orderly. The community, along with staff, learn to hold each other accountable.
MONEY MANAGEMENT
All residents will obtain a job and will work a minimum of 30 hours a week. NDSL will help residents setup a budget, open checking and savings accounts, track their spending, and monitor savings.
FIRST WEEK (S)
During the first week at NDSL, new residents will get to know the community. They will have a “buddy”, an older member of the community, who will show them the ropes. They will begin researching employment opportunities and formulating a plan during this time.
They will find a sponsor, and begin working the steps. If worked on diligently, this will consume a lot of their time.
We ask new residents to limit contact with family for the first week in order to promote a speedy assimilation into the community. Family and friends are asked to not schedule any visitation before consulting with NDSL management.