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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Crossroads program?
A: The Crossroads residential recovery program is a social model, long-term structured program for alcohol- and drug-addicted women. Social model programs emphasize the process of “learning through doing” and “experiencing” and providing positive role models.
Q: How long is a woman’s commitment to the Crossroads program?
A: Women are expected to make a six-month commitment, although they may stay longer if needed to complete the goals of their recovery and rehabilitation.
Q: What are the program requirements while in residency at Crossroads?
A: Women are required to attend individual and group counseling. Though not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), residents are required to attend AA/NA meetings, have an AA/NA sponsor, work the 12-step program and adhere to the Crossroads program rules and resident requirements.
Q: What chores and duties are required of residents?
A: Crossroads maintains a peer-oriented environment, striving to make it as home-like as possible. Residents are assigned responsibility for various daily chores and participate in certain projects. The goal is to make the Crossroads program living environments personal to the residents.
Q: How do women get into the Crossroads residential recovery program?
A: Crossroads accepts applications on a continuous basis. Interviews are conducted one day each week on a first-come, first-served basis. If determined eligible for residency, applicants are notified and placed on a waiting list. To be eligible, applicants must have been without alcohol or other drugs for at least 72 hours prior to registration for residency.
Q: How long is the waiting list at Crossroads?
A: The waiting list period for admission to Crossroads residency can be up to six weeks; however, Crossroads offers fast-track beds with accelerated availability. While on the waiting list, applicants must report in by calling Crossroads every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Q: Does the Crossroads program accept children?
A: Though children are not allowed to participate in the Crossroads Program, they may visit Crossroads residents at designated times. During holidays, the Crossroads program has activities designed to include children and other family members.

Recovery Program Goals

• Educate residents on the disease concept of chemical addiction and the recovery process.

• Support the development of interpersonal relationships and social skills.

• Assist the residents in the development of daily living habits, which are recovery conducive to good health and sobriety.

• Encourage the personal responsibility of each resident through the establishment of meaningful tasks.

• Assist residents in the development of coping skills and problem solving strategies as an alternative to abusing substances.

• Educate residents about community resources and assist them in seeking needed services.

• Provide residents with a variety of sober social activities.

• Encourage the independence of all residents and their development of an outside support system utilizing Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other recovery support groups.

• Assist residents with appropriate exit planning.

• Offer services to non-resident members of the community.

• Provide career training and job readiness skills that include: computer training, assistance with resumes, interview skills, job search attire, and employment leads.

PROGRAMS

  1. The Crossroads Foundation Recovery Home

    This non-medical, social model Recovery Home provides a safe and sober living environment for women 18 years and older who need a 24-hour residential program to conquer their addictions and the problems associated with their addiction. Crossroads provides a structured program with recovery services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with an average length of stay of six to nine months. This four-phase recovery program includes mandatory treatment, recovery and ancillary services, as well as individual and group counseling. Participation in a 12-Step group, completion of at least the first three steps, and random drug testing are an integral part of the program. While in our program women are expected to engage in the chores of daily living, contribute their share of the program cost, find employment, attend NA and AA meetings, and remain clean and sober at all times. Completion of the Crossroads program requires the resident to be working, preparing for work, or actively seeking employment at the time of discharge. 

  2. Crossroads 3/4 House

    When a resident of Crossroads Recovery Home has completed the fourth phase she may take the next available bed in the 3/4 House operated by Crossroads. Phase four and placement at the 3/4 House is a privilege attained only upon completion of the first three steps of the AA 12-Step program, demonstration of full involvement in all aspects of the program, including: serving as a “Big Sister” to newcomers, being employed, in school or looking for work, full payment of rent, attendance at all required meetings, and participation in all house events. Crossroads 3/4 House provides residents an extended period of sober living in which to practice skills they have learned in the Recovery Home. The purpose of this program is to prepare women for complete reintegration in their community and independent sober living. This program serves six women in an apartment-like environment for an average of nine months to a year. 

  3. Crossroads Day Program

    This program serves five women who have been accepted in the Recovery Home, but are awaiting a vacancy. This program helps women maintain their sobriety through attendance in all aspects of the program with the exception of housing. 

  4. Crossroads Outpatient Program

    Crossroads hosts a weekly AA meeting every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. that is open to the recovery community. 

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