What do we do?
Among other things we...
- remove family members from the role of monitor;
- maintain recovery momentum by offering a minimum of 300 points of contact per year, with the family and loved one;
- decrease the number of people “lost” from waiting lists to enter addiction treatment by setting up “prehab” ;
- enhance treatment retention and completion;
- increase post-treatment abstinence outcomes;
- delay the time period from discharge to first use following treatment (enhancing development of recovery capital, which is the sum total of all the personal, social, and community resources a person can draw on to begin and sustain his recovery from drug and alcohol problems);
- prevent lapses from becoming relapses;
- shorten the number, intensity, and duration of relapse episodes following treatment;
- decrease treatment readmission rates (slow the revolving door of treatment);
- decrease the time between relapse and re-initiation of treatment and recovery support services (preserving recovery capital and minimizing personal and social injury);
- result in readmission to less intensive, less expensive levels of care;
- reduce attrition in first year affiliation rates with AA and other sobriety- based support groups;
- enhance recovery capital (e.g., employment, school enrollment, stable housing, healthy family and extended family involvement; sobriety-based hobbies, financial resources) and self-defined quality of life.
Testimonial
"Our son hit bottom in November of 2012. Having been in out of treatment for over 6 years we were afraid we were finally going to lose him. We were desperate and didn't know where to turn when Tim was recommended to us. As a change coach he took over and helped guide us through the turbulent weeks and months ahead. Tim counseled us in writing intervention letters to our son, selecting the best in patient treatment facility for him, traveling with him and coordinating his treatment regimen both during and most importantly after his discharge. For the first 6 months we had weekly phone consultations with Tim during which he would update us on our sons progress and advise us on how to interact with him during this critical period. After his discharge, he advised us on the best options for housing, selecting the best therapist and getting him active in the local AA chapter and getting a sponsor.
Our son has been sober for 15 months and is living a happy, productive and healthy life. There are no guarantees but we finally feel like we have our son back for the first time in over 10 years. We credit Tim for helping us put all the pieces together that gave him the best chance for discovering the road to recovery. Tim, we thank you and Sustainable Recovery from the bottom of our hearts."
- Ed & Marne Holstein
Our son has been sober for 15 months and is living a happy, productive and healthy life. There are no guarantees but we finally feel like we have our son back for the first time in over 10 years. We credit Tim for helping us put all the pieces together that gave him the best chance for discovering the road to recovery. Tim, we thank you and Sustainable Recovery from the bottom of our hearts."
- Ed & Marne Holstein
Endorsements
- "I would highly recommend Tim Harrington because he is truly "in the moment" with his patients and his referents and is all about doing what works! He is able to take conceptual to actual and create a continuum of care that is truly in his patient and their families best interest. I am honored to know Tim and would highly recommend his services to anyone interested in long term recovery. His vision for our industry is progressive and spot on!!" Denise E. Klein, CEO and Executive Director at Milestones Ranch Malibu Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center
- “Tim is a seasoned and compassionate professional who supports Jaywalker clients and their families at times of critical transitions in their recovery. Provides 1:1 support and guidance, transportation, and assistance at all levels of treatment continuum. Always available and professional, works well with Jaywalker clinical team to assure continuity of services and sober outcomes for our clients and their families.” Bobby Ferguson, CEO and Founder of Jaywalker Lodge
- “Timothy has a very firm, caring way to assist reluctant clients into treatment. Whether supporting clients while in treatment or when they leave, Timothy has a strong sense of what is necessary to lead clients on the road to successful recovery. I strongly recommend Timothy to anyone looking for a Recovery Coach for themselves or the addict in their life.” Anne Brown, Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Sausilito Progressive Addiction Solutions
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