Recovery Residences

Patients who are being treated in the Professional Recovery System (PRS) live in furnished apartments in close proximity to the WeMAC office in 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartments. The goal of the recovery residence experience is to provide a supportive, family-like setting which will provide the patient with the opportunity to learn effective, family-oriented, coping skills that can aid them after their return to their own home. Development of a "family atmosphere" is important to the well-being of the community. Residents are expected to plan menus, shop, and prepare and consume appetizing, nutritious meals as a family unit. Eating meals together, attending outside AA/NA meetings, and going on weekend recreational activities as a group, are good examples of family development. The community-living group sessions are designed to facilitate this process and to address problems that may result from living together in the Recovery Residence.