Shepherds House Inc

Comprehensive Long-Term Care

• 12–18-month structured residential recovery program.
• Emphasis on therapy, peer support, and vocational assistance.
• Phased progression with increasing privileges as milestones are achieved.

Dual Focus on Residential and Outpatient Services

• Residential treatment program designed for men.
• Outpatient programs available for both men and women.
• Six-month outpatient option serves as an alternative to incarceration, with evidence-based therapies available during day or evening sessions.

Community Integration

• Strong focus on preparing residents for independence through:
  • Employment support and job placement assistance.
  • Life skills training for daily living and long-term recovery.

Amenities, Activities & Experience

• Amenities:
  • Residential accommodations with shared rooms and bathrooms.
  • Access to outdoor spaces and nature.
  • Recreational facilities including a TV lounge.
• Activities:
  • Wellness programs such as group therapy and fitness activities.
  • Structured daily schedules to encourage discipline and accountability.
  • Sober living resources for graduates transitioning back to community life.

Treatments Offered

• Focus Areas:
  • Alcohol and drug addiction.
  • Co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Therapies Available:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
  • Trauma-specific therapy.
• Program Features:
  • Individual and group therapy sessions.
  • 12-step facilitation (AA/NA meetings).
  • Case management for life skills and daily planning.

Specific Target Audience

• Primarily men aged 18 and older for residential programs.
• Outpatient programs cater to men and women, including those seeking alternatives to incarceration.

Info on Key Staff

• Jerod Thomas, M.Ed., CADC (President/CEO):
  • Extensive leadership experience managing large-scale substance abuse programs.
• Sean Schomp (Director of Operations):
  • Oversees transitional residential treatment; has a personal recovery background.
• Tanith Wilson (VP, Program Director):
  • 11+ years in rehabilitation management; supervises correctional SAP programs.

Admission Process

• Voluntary and referral-based entry.
• Requires commitment to personal accountability and sobriety goals.

Phased Program Structure

• Structured milestones from orientation to graduate housing.
• Increasing privileges, such as curfew adjustments, align with program progression.