Options Counseling Services - Rhinelander

12-Step Group Focus

The center offers a residential program grounded in structure, peer accountability, and the principles of 12-step recovery. Treatment is provided for adults recovering from a variety of substances, including clients with a history of chronic relapse. Gender-specific counseling is complemented by Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support meetings. This approach reinforces personal responsibility and community while providing a clear framework for recovery.

Peer Support and Practical Counseling

Clients participate in daily group therapy sessions that cover addiction education, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention alongside trauma-informed care. Peer mentors and recovery coaches, many with lived experience, offer day-to-day guidance and encouragement. Support groups help foster a sense of belonging and accountability. This down-to-earth approach gives clients the tools and confidence to rebuild their lives, one step at a time.

Life Skills and Long-Term Recovery Tools

Through life skills education and group sessions, clients learn how to manage stress, communicate clearly, and rebuild damaged relationships. Practical topics include budgeting, job readiness, time management, and setting healthy boundaries. Clients also explore the emotional roots of their substance use and learn about tools to handle triggers and setbacks. This hands-on approach helps individuals leave treatment with a clearer sense of direction, stability, and purpose.

Ongoing Support Through Alumni and Aftercare

Each client leaves with a personalized aftercare plan that may include referrals to outpatient counseling, local 12-step groups, and community services as needed. The facility’s alumni program offers continued connection through peer-led events, support meetings, and volunteer opportunities. This network helps former residents stay grounded and engaged in their recovery long-term. Alumni are encouraged to mentor newer clients, reinforcing a culture of mutual support and accountability.

Client Reviews

Reviews highlight Koinonia’s compassionate and life-changing care, with many past clients crediting the program for helping them build confidence, rediscover purpose, and maintain long-term recovery. Former residents frequently mention the supportive staff, peer camaraderie, and practical tools that continue to guide them well after discharge.