Transitional Housing

Why Transitional Housing?

A solid support network greatly boosts the chances of successful recovery. During inpatient or residential treatment, patients integrate social support into their experience, reflecting on daily accomplishments, engaging in activities, and sharing insights with peers.

However, upon transitioning out of care, patients often lose essential support. Some may return to unsupportive home environments that actively oppose recovery, hindering progress and increasing relapse risk. Transitional housing is crucial, ensuring that the time between treatment sessions supports the recovery process instead of creating obstacles.

Benefits of Wabash Recovery Housing

• More time in recovery
• Steady, continuous assistance at the right level of care.
• Enhanced results in various areas of life, including:
• Medical
• Mental Health
• Legal
• Vocational
• Educational
• Stability and structure that promotes recovery
• Increased access to peer support
• Increased access to professional support off-hours
  

Eligibility for Transitional Housing at Wabash: Who Qualifies?

Those transitioning from a Detox or our Residential Treatment program to a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) qualify for our Housing Program. Individuals moving down from the residential level of care at other treatment facilities to our PHP, IOP, or OP can also apply for the housing program. Community members who might not fulfill the criteria for inpatient treatment but still require PHP alongside a supportive living environment may also be eligible for direct admission to our program.

Recovery

Residents will:

• Not use alcohol, illicit drugs, cannabis products, or engage in non-medical use of prescription drugs
• Take medication only as prescribed by their healthcare provider
• Follow their treatment plan and allow house management to share information with treatment providers
• Agree to re-enter the treatment center of their choice if relapse occurs
• Agree to random urine screens and/or breathalyzer tests

Unity

Residents will:

• Attend all house meeting unless excused by staff
• Show positive regard for their peers and support one another in recovery
• Complete house chores and share housework responsibilities
• Follow rules for respectful communication/feedback and refrain from confrontation
• Participate in activities organized by house staff and will eat dinner at the house, unless participating in a house activity

Service

• Mandatory attendance at all group meetings, PHP treatment, counseling appointments, 12-step meetings, recreation activities, and house events
• Mandatory community service activities with house members
• Residents will be good neighbors and refrain from disrespectful community behavior, such as littering, bad language, disruptive behavior, or playing loud music
• Current residents will help new residents adjust to living in transitional housing, and help a housemate at least once a day
• Residents will respect the rights of recovery peers, house staff, and neighbors