5 Steps to Choosing Authentic Christian Rehab

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1 5 Steps to Choosing Authentic Christian Rehab Jan Gregory founder of Recovery Network

2 About this Guide The author, Jan Gregory, founded the Recovery Network Directory with a list of over 14,327 Addiction Treatment facilities. Jan is a strong believer in authentic Christian treatment and works closely with our team at ChristianRehabUSA.com Need Extra Help? If you want our contacts at authentic Christian centers we know of personally just ask us for a Pre-Assessment Phone call. 5 Steps to Choosing Authentic Christian Rehab If you are already clean and sober, there are a multitude of local ministries supporting sobriety all across the USA. If you are not clean and sober, your needs are different. Early recovery is very difficult and the first step is the most difficult. Proper residential treatment centers are positioned to offer help the others cannot. This guide is concerned with those people seeking inpatient residential treatment. The best experience will be found at a treatment facility offering proven clinical therapies in a structured daily living arrangement that is fully faith based in all aspects. These authentic Christian Rehab centers combine two separate integrated components. The clinical therapy treats addiction and alcoholism with doctors and therapists specializing in addiction. The Christian living and working area provides a structured living environment for the Christian residents. Frankly, the Christians get more bang for their buck. Most authentic Christian centers are owned by Christians and staffed by Christians; they are perfectly placed to do God's work for both secular and religious residents. Jan Gregory Guide to Authentic Christian Rehab Page 1

3 The Christian Side does followtrue Christian Principles How can you know this when reviewing the different treatment programs? Not so easy to determine this Googling around the internet. Which is why the team at ChristianRehabUSA.com stand ready to listen to you about your personal situation and give you a contact you can talk to with at an authentic center. We know the facilities offering truly authentic Christian treatment programs. And there are different Christian facilities for different needs and situations too. Including residential rehab, special programs for teens, young adults, women only, and men only rehab centers all offering faith based treatment. Does the Treatment Center offer a Pre Assessment? Any treatment center absolutely must be a good fit for you and your situation. Rehab is a difficult time and you need only what works for you. Common sense really, but how can you determine this X factor before you get there? What do we mean by 'your situation'. We mean it is vital to do a preassessment of your physical and medical condition, your addiction profile, and your financial circumstances. This is the only way to find the affordable situation. Pre Assessments by Phone The authentic rehab centers I know, offer complete phone assessments that combine all the aspects. You can ask questions, and they will ask questions of you. These centers can assess your substance history, explain the treatments, assess the impact of your medical history, and get your health insurance verifed. All over the phone before you decide. Several phone calls are needed and authentic Christians are happy to work with you time and again. Some can even offer you loan sources. Insurance rarely pays for everything, planning ahead with a professional who knows all the in's and out's is a huge benefit. And the pre assessments are done over the phone with no charge. Don't listen if someone tells you to pay for this pre assessment call. Jan Gregory Guide to Authentic Christian Rehab Page 2

4 Clinical Treatments from Licensed Professionals Early recovery is tough. Early recovery means challenging withdrawal symptoms. If you are just quitting, or need sub acute detox, you should rely on medical professionals to get you through a difficult period. Those who try to quit on their own and don't make it are legion. You need help in early stages. We mean professional help. Rehab Center vs. Sober Living Facilites There are many Christian ministries devoted to healing substance abuse and addiction at residential living centers. The Salvation Army is a longtime example. They do wonderful work, but do not address the disease aspects of chronic addiction. These living facilities are for people who are already clean and sober. Traditionally these ministries maintain group homes, farms, and ranches providing sober living facilities for special needs residents. The homeless, the indigent, and ex convicts leaving incarceration. Listen for the Signals of Authenticity Will you live with other Christians? Pray with Christians? Work with Christians residents also in Recovery? A few voluntary prayer groups are not enough. And it's not enough to know that the rehab owners are Christian believers. You want to know about living arrangements, the counselors, and the support group leaders. Do they follow faith based studies and materials to work through your residential recovery period? Ask what a typical day is like inside the facility. Ask about church services. Ask about visiting ministers. You also want a licensed and accredited facility approved for clinical addiction treatment. More on this later in the guide. Click here for ChristianRehabUSA.com Pre Assessment Jan Gregory Guide to Authentic Christian Rehab Page 3

5 Forgiveness is a Foundational Element in Christian Rehab Christians in recovery find it hard to accept forgiveness. Not only forgiving themselves, but when people come to Jesus it is one of the most difficult aspects of relationship with Him to understand and truly receive. It is a rare alcohol abuser or drug user who has not hurt the people they love most. You need their forgiveness to move forward. When you are working with therapists or counselors, you might dredge up hurtful and shameful aspects of your past. Many times the hurt was done "to you" and the only way to truly get past it is forgiveness. Staff members and counselors should never judge you, nor condemn you for your substance abuse or current situation. The authentic centers we know, they treat everyone like the prodigal son coming home to the Father. What you will find are words of encouragement, support in your struggles, and unconditional love that will give you the courage to take on each new day. Licensing and Accreditation Is the center licensed by authorities? Licensing is done by the state government. During your Pre Assessment phone call just ask for the licensing details. There are several places to verify the information given to you. Joint Commission jointcommission.org The Joint Commission, an independent, not for profit organization, which accredits and certifies more than 20,500 health care organizations and programs in the United States, including hospitals, surgery centers Many treatment centers are licensed through CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. CARF standards are very high. You can read about those standards at the CARF website www,carf.org Another accreditation to look for is the NAATP or the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers ( Jan Gregory Guide to Authentic Christian Rehab Page 4

6 Hallmarks of Authentic Christian Treatment I wish you all the best on your recovery journey. My advice is to take some time to ask the right questions, review all your options, then choose the Christian program for your own personal best fit. You ll know you made the right choice the moment you walk in the door. The atmosphere is something you feel palpably when you enter an authentic Christian rehab. More like a welcoming family devoted to a single purpose, to bring you out of addiction and back to Jesus in your daily living. The challenge is making it real and making it permanent. The staff can't do it for you, and you can't do it on your own. Qualified Pre Assessment call at no charge One on One Attention and Care Incorporating Christian Values and Principles into Treatment Safe Worry Free Environment Compassionate Therapists and Counselors Bible Studies and Prayer Time Christian Fellowship in Living Area Ordained ministers lead Groups and Services Dual Diagnosis treatment if needed Medication management if needed Relapse prevention workshops Exercise, meditation, and nutritional counseling Family therapy programs Individualized aftercare plans When you are ready to talk take the next step. There is no charge for preassessment at an authentic rehab. We ll send you the contacts Jan Gregory Guide to Authentic Christian Rehab Page 5

7 What is a Pre Assessment Phone Call? You want an authentic Christian treatment program. The genuine centers will setup a phone call with you for assessing your needs. They will be honest about whether they can provide suitable treatment. That means at a price that fits your financial situation. An authentic rehab will not charge you for this assessment. Our team at ChristianRehabUSA knows all the authentic Christian programs. If you are ready for Pre Assessment, we can send you the Name and Phone Number to call. Talk with them and see it their program fits your situation. Click here to get your Pre Assessment Phone Call Don t make these two mistakes about clinical treatments: 1) Under estimating your clinical treatment needs. Counseling is not enough for some people. 2) Getting in a hurry and signing on with an inadequate treatment program to treat your withdrawal. Author of this Guide: 5 Steps to Authentic Christian Rehab Jan Gregory Founder Recovery Network Jan Gregory Guide to Authentic Christian Rehab Page 6