Thank you to all those who supported Day One during the state budget deliberations. The 2-year budget that was signed by Governor LePage on June 20, 2011 includes funding to keep all Maine substance abuse residential treatment programs open! This includes Day One's program in Hollis for males aged 16 - 20.
Residential Program
Governor’s Biennial Budget Will Jeopardize Day One’s
Residential Treatment Program
Day One has just learned that the Maine Office of Substance Abuse is forced to make high impact cuts to residential treatment in our state. These recommendations essentially dismantle Maine’s substance abuse treatment system as we know it. We are asking for your help! Please call or email your legislators to express your concern for these cuts. Click on the following link to find out who your legislators are.
www.maine.gov/legis/house/townlist.htm
If these cuts go into affect, Day One’s Residential program in Hollis will be in jeopardy of closing, along with eight other residential substance abuse treatment programs around the state. Graduates of our program are empowered to live a recovering lifestyle and prepared to be healthy, productive community members.
Cuts to this program would come on top of cuts that closed two other programs for youth as of July 1, 2010 that were managed by Day One: the Maine Juvenile Treatment Network (MJTN) and Maine’s Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts (JDTC). The MJTN was an intervention and referral network that served 1,000 kids per year and provided funds for treatment as a payer of last resort. The JTDC served high-risk youth as an alternative to incarceration.
The Governor’s proposed budget eliminates $4.4 million dollars in substance abuse services. On top of this, the state will lose an additional $1.4 million in federal matching funds, resulting in an almost $6 million reduction for substance abuse services.
Please help the youth of Maine by contacting your legislator now! Now is the time to make your voice heard. Tell your representatives why residential treatment is important. A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, March 11 at 10 a.m.
Did you know?
- Maine ranks #1 in treatment for opiate addiction, 8 times the national average
- Maine is among those states in the nation with the highest rates for people needing but not receiving treatment for drug addiction
- There are waiting lists for people wanting treatment for addiction
In Maine, outcome data shows that, with treatment:
- 13% increase in employment
- 80% reduction in arrests
- 95% reduction in illicit substance use
- 64% decrease in homelessness
- 29% increase in family reunification
- 3% increase in independent living
- 40-60% overall drug use reduction
- 40-60% crime rate reduction
- 40% employment prospect increase
Residential Treatment Center
For more information, call 207.767.0991 option 3, or email susanm@Day-One.org
Day One's Residential Treatment Center, located in Hollis, provides a holistic approach to the treatment and recovery of substance abuse. Adolescents come from communities throughout the state. The program offers a long-term intensive therapeutic community for up to 16 male clients ages 16-20. A graduate completes treatment in eight months to one year.
The program is a highly individualized and structured approach in which residents are guided to establish clearly defined personal goals. The goals become increasingly challenging as the client progresses through the program. The environment fosters and encourages resident participation in 12-step programs. Clients attain the ability to make the positive choices and decisions essential to leading a healthy, chemical-free and recovering lifestyle.
Admittance through Referrals - Referrals for admittance come from a variety of sources including, but not limited to: self-referrals, parents, probation officers, Long Creek & Mountain View Youth Development Centers, attorneys, The Department of Human Services, schools, and other collaborative sources (substance abuse programs, group homes, homeless shelters, mental health case workers, and private therapists).
Individual & Group Counseling - Each resident is assigned a primary counselor who coordinates the resident’s program and meets on a regular basis. Family therapy, when appropriate, is intended to improve communication and to work toward possible integration with the family.
The Educational Program - All residents are required to participate in Day One’s fully accredited on-site school program. For those clients who have their high school diploma, they may continue studies toward college credit. There are regular staff-student evaluation team meetings to review strengths, progress and goals.
Recreation and other Therapeutic Activities - Residents participate in a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, plays, skiing, Martial Arts, cookouts and day trips. These activities teach them new activities and sports, and encourage them to choose healthy activities.
Aftercare - 18 months of aftercare support and counseling is available after completing the program. Graduates obtain housing on their own, live with their families or rent an apartment in Day One’s Transitional House for Recovery in Portland.
Residential AfterCare Program
18 months of aftercare support and counseling is available to those who graduate from the Residential Treatment Center program. Graduates obtain housing on their own, live with their families or rent an apartment in Day One's Transitional House for Recovery in Portland. A counselor meets with each individual graduate weekly, conducts group meetings twice a month and is also available via cell phone.
Counselors help clients to determine next steps, whether it's school or work, or a combination of both. Clients are assisted in developing life skills while living on their own and developing a recovering lifestyle. They are offered help in applying to school, conducting a job search, planning for a job interview, managing money, budgeting and more.
Jo & Smitty’s Transitional House for Recovery
Graduates of the Residential program are eligible to live in the Transitional House. It’s conveniently located in Portland near work, schools and services of every kind. It provides a sober house with affordable rent. There are 6 apartments able to house 7 graduates (one double apartment). They participate in the Residential Aftercare program while learning to live on their own in a safe and supportive environment.
