We provide an opportunity to any individual, male or female, 18+, who is addicted to alcohol and/or drugs and wishes to begin a recovery process.
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Friendship House is a 28/90-day Residential Treatment Program intended to provide a chemically dependent individual with the fundamental tools of recovery. We recognize and teach the principles of the 12-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), believing they are the most effective support mechanism for sustained abstinence and lasting recovery. This highly structured program includes educational classes, group counseling, individual counseling, work and recreational therapy and attendance at in-house and community Alcoholic Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous meetings. The single aim of treatment during the 28 days is to offer a safe drug free learning environment in which individuals can develop a program for ongoing abstinence. There are 18 beds (12 male / 6 female) in this program.
Admission Criteria to the 28 day and 90 day Residential Program includes the following:
Men and Women, age 18 or older.
Primary diagnosis of chemical dependency (determined at the time of screening).
Medical clearance for full program participation.
Tuberculosis (TB) test done within six months prior to admission.
A desire to recover from chemical dependency.
Homeless (as defined by federal regulations).
NOTE: Friendship House is not a medical detox or medically oriented treatment program. Therefore, applicants must have been free of and not have used alcohol or other mood/mind altering drugs for a minimum of 72 hours prior to admission. Details of cost for the 28 day Treatment Program are as follows:
Rate Schedule
Initial Intake Screening Fee (required at screening): $ 35.00
Resident's room: $ 56.00
Dietary/Food: $ 21.00
Direct Care Treatment: $ 98.00
Total per diem fee: $ 175.00
Total 28 day stay: $ 4,935.00
Friendship House is funded in part by the NH Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, NH Charitable Foundation and the United Way. No individual is denied treatment due to their immediate inability to pay for services. A repayment program, however, must be worked out with the financial manager on an individual basis.
Needing extended care to address individual recovery and psychosocial needs.
Willingness to participate in the work/study program at Friendship House or seek employment in the local community.
Continued and demonstrated commitment to ongoing recovery. Physically and emotionally able to work and participate in the treatment program.
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NCHC’s Substance Misuse Disorders Clinical Services program offers outpatient alcohol and drug counseling services. It is a community service for individuals of all ages who have a problem with substance abuse. Services are available in Woodsville or Berlin.
Services being offered are individual, couple, adolescent, group and family counseling, and consultations/evaluations for other health care professionals.
Friendship House at Woodsville is funded in part through the generosity of the New Hampshire Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Housing and Urban Development, Grafton County Commissioners, United Way and the New Hampshire Charitable-Foundation. No individual is denied treatment due to an inability to pay for services. A repayment program, however, must be worked out with the secretary/receptionist on an individual basis.
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Impaired Driver Care Management Programs (IDCMP):
Individuals convicted of a DWI first offense, second, third, or subsequent are refferred to an IDCMP.
A one hour Intake Interview/ Screening for likihood of a Substance Use Disorder.
If a positive screening is found:
A two hour assessment interview with an LADC that may lead to other possible aftercare recommendations. These recommendations must be followed before license restoration.
If you have been convicted of more than one DWI first offense in any state in the last ten years, regardless of the reason, you are not considered a first offender and must
20 hours of alcohol and other drug education classes:
Impaired DriverEducation Program (IDEP) 3 weekend days 8:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Tuition: 300.00 offered in Berlin, Bethlehem, Tamworth, N. Conway, and Woodsville
Weekend Impaired Driver Education Program (WIDEP) Friday- Sunday, Meals, Room and Board included, Tuition 485.00 offered in Bethlehem.
TCCAP is an NH Approved Access to Recovery (ATR) Provider. ATR is a federal grant availible to indiviuals who are in need of accessing Recovery Support Services.
NOTE! BY LAW, your license/operating privileges cannot be restored until you have completed the proper program.
IMPORTANT! The law provides substantial penalties for driving after revocation of your license. Penalties for driving after revocation for DWI under RSA 263:641V include:
Shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
Shall be sentenced for a period of not less than seven consecutive 24 hour periods
Shall be fined not more than $1,000.00
Shall have his/her license revoked for an additional year
**No person shall be excluded from participation in any of the programs on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap.
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