Catholic Charities of Cortland County - Charles Street Residence

Comprehensive Residential Services for Addiction Support

• The Charles Street residence is a supervised halfway house, servicing up to 14 clients at a time with support for individuals transitioning to independent, community-based living following higher levels of care.
• A step down from Charles Street, the co-living Recovery Apartment Program serves 9 clients at a time with a structured design while still encouraging independence towards sober living.
• A housing case manager supports clients in the Permanent Support Housing Program in developing long-term, stable housing and employment.
• While the length of stay for each individual is personalized based on unique needs, typical stays last 6-12 months.

Straight-foward Admissions Requirements

• Clients are required to obtain a principal diagnosis of substance use disorder, a referral from a clinical professional, up-to-date medical history and comprehensive physical, a psychosocial assessment, a tuberculosis (PPD) test within the last 12 months, and a drug screening.
• While admitted, clients are expected to engage and participate in treatment planning, outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health treatment if necessary.
• Clients are expected to abstain from alcohol, tobacco, and other unprescribed drugs.

Traditional Treatment Approaches

• Evidence-based treatment therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), rational behavior therapy (RBT), and 12-step facilitation.
• Individual and group therapy sessions are also available, with support for co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Holistic services include life skills training and wellness support.

Additional Support Services

• The Wishing Wellness Center provides opportunities for peer-to-peer encouragement and support like peer mentoring, community engagement, advocacy, vocational connections, and more.
• Assistance with housing, employment training, and education (including GED programs), as well as connections to legal aid and domestic violence services are also available.

Key Staff Roles

• Residential Advisors support recovery planning, goal setting, and connecting to resources.
• Care Managers coordinate with clients to develop the best care plans for their individual needs.
• Peer Specialists utilize skills learned in both formal training and from personal recovery experiences to assist others on their own recovery journeys.

Patient Reviews

• Mixed feedback from reviewers, with an average rating of 4.2/5.
• Positive reviews highlight life-changing experiences and long-term sobriety success.
• Praise for supportive staff and structured environment that fosters accountability.
• Some concerns expressed about personal property and family interactions.
• Overall sentiment: highly dependent on individual engagement and approach to recovery.