Friend is one who is Trustworthy, Responsible, Understanding and Encouraging. Our wellness is in large part a function of how we care for ourselves, others, our home environment and our community. The management of True Friends Place (TFP) endeavors to distinguish itself within the recovery field on the basis of these four character attributes. In Christ we strive to live out these values in how w
e conduct our business and programs and in how we relate to our residents and our community. To care is to serve. True Friends Program Overview
At True Friends Place, we believe that people with addictions and other dysfunction issues have the inner potential and capacity to change and control their attitudes and actions. In Christ, no one is powerless over their behaviors. Our acceptance of a resident/referral begins with an in-depth interview to determine if the applicant is well-suited to our program goals. Achieving a high degree of consistent success with our residents is extremely important to us. The greatest benefit to society happens when residents leave their transition facility and only come back to say “thanks, now how can I help others?”
TFP Provides:
· Board & housing and attention to personal needs.
· Weekly recovery sessions conducted at Changing Gaits, Inc.; equine therapy.
· Facilitation of available job-readiness training resources in the East Central MN. area.
· Daily /weekly structure, accountability and behavior guidelines.
· Continuing general education as area resources and personal interests/needs allow.
· Respectful recognition is given to the AA & NA Twelve-Step Recovery plan.
· Utilization of venues for residents to articulate and share what they are learning.
· A personal and practical spiritual profile and plan is developed for each resident, with specific prayer for individual needs.
· Transportation services for residents as needed.
· Reentry assistance (a stay-in-touch plan) when residents leave True Friends Place.
· Proper follow-up regarding legal issues and requirements.
· Volunteer opportunities for residents.
· Each resident is encouraged and trained in how to maintain a daily devotional life.
· On-site, revenue-earning opportunities for the resident as skills and resources allow (i.e. value-add assembly, crafts, desk-top publishing).
· Our staff is available to present transition awareness and insights to various community groups. True Friends Place works in close association with Changing Gaits Inc. (equine-assisted drug rehab therapy)
