Drug and Alcohol Addiction Therapy
New Beginnings
New Beginnings is a dual diagnosis facility offering
family-oriented intermediate care to individuals aged 13 to 20 recovering from
addictions
or similar problematic lifestyles. Here at New Beginnings, people are challenged
while being supported in
integrating the skills necessary for recovery.
ABOUT THE CENTER
The facility is on a beautiful twenty-one acre site in Opelousas, Louisiana; composed of a manager's residence, five apartments
& multipurpose meeting facilities. With semiprivate accommodations, each apartment houses eight clients.
All units overlook the courtyard with a natural amphitheater.
 Many adjunctive,
supportive therapies are available for the residents. These include individual,
family therapy, pastoral, educational, vocational counseling, art, cooking, gardening,
& much more.
The New Beginnings facility is only
minutes away from major regional airports, bus depots, rail terminals; hotels
or motels also abound near by. Families of clients will find numerous reasonably
priced accommodations.
Often rooms are available at New Beginnings for family members at a reasonable
fee.
THE GOAL AT NEW
BEGINNINGS
The goal of the facility is to support the
recovery of individuals while assisting in their quest for a full, meaningful life. Relying
heavily on the time-tested Twelve Step philosophy, we encourage personal awareness,
healing of the past, spiritual growth, the risk of loving & creative relationships
with others.
THE COMMUNITY
Perhaps most healing for our clients
is the community of the Center itself. Here men, women, adolescents &
adults, share experience, strength & hope with one another. All grow in
awareness, communication & a greater appreciation for
family while developing the skills to cope with their drug; drug addictions.
OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
New Beginnings offers a homebound
educational program for junior high – high school students in our program. All
classes are held on the grounds of New Beginnings. In rare cases we will allow
attendance of schools off grounds.
Please note that our homebound
program is fully accredited by the Louisiana Department of Education & all
credits are transferable to the client's high school or junior high of origin.
As an alternative to the homebound
program, New Beginnings offers a G.E.D. program. The client must be 17 years of
age to participate in this program. Ninety-five percent of New Beginnings
clients who participate in this G E D program, complete the G E D program with a
high school diploma.
New Beginnings has a Master's level
Certified teacher full time on staff. Please feel free to consult with this
person at your convenience.
RECREATION AT NEW BEGINNINGS
Clients receive a membership at a
local spa where they can enjoy
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Two Swimming Pools
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A Weight Room
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Aerobics
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Racquetball
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& More. . . !
MORE ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION
The Twelve Steps - Drug and
Alcohol Addiction therapy
History of AA
About Narcotics Anonymous
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