Residential Treatment Program for Lasting Recovery

Our caring medical team at The House of Life is there for you to provide complex healing services, including residential treatment, also known as inpatient treatment.

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At The House of Life, we’ve reimagined residential treatment as a transformative journey rather than just a clinical process. Our residential treatment program combines cutting-edge therapies with unparalleled comfort, creating what our alumni call ‘a healing home that rebuilds lives from the ground up.’ Unlike traditional outpatient programs that treat symptoms between life’s distractions, our residential sanctuary removes all barriers to deep, lasting change.

What Is a Residential Treatment Facility?

Imagine a dedicated healing space where recovery becomes your entire focus – this embodies the residential treatment experience. These specialized residential treatment facilities offer far more than temporary housing; they provide an immersive therapeutic ecosystem designed for profound transformation.  Whether seeking short term residential treatment or long term residential mental health support, participants live on-site within a professionally supervised community, receiving continuous care unavailable in outpatient settings.

The residential model creates a unique therapeutic microcosm where every element supports recovery. Clinical teams maintain constant oversight while carefully orchestrating daily activities to reinforce positive change. Unlike traditional healthcare facilities, these centers cultivate an intentional community atmosphere where shared experiences and mutual understanding accelerate healing.

Key characteristics define this level of care:

  • Complete environmental control eliminating external triggers
  • Multidisciplinary teams available at all hours
  • Customized programming addressing each individual’s history and needs
  • Therapeutic peer communities fostering accountability
  • Structured routines rebuilding healthy life rhythms

This intensive approach particularly benefits individuals requiring:

  • Complete removal from damaging home environments
    • Medical monitoring during vulnerable treatment phases
    • Simultaneous treatment for multiple conditions
    • Intensive behavioral pattern interruption
    • Development of fundamental coping skills

Why Choose a Residential Treatment Center?

1. Structured, Supportive Environment

Removing outside stressors allows clients to fully engage in recovery without distractions.

2. 24/7 Medical & Clinical Care

Our team of doctors, therapists, and addiction specialists ensures safe, effective treatment.

3. Evidence-Based Therapies

We use proven methods like CBT, DBT, and trauma therapy to promote lasting change.

4. Community & Accountability

Living alongside others in recovery fosters connection, encouragement, and shared growth.

5. Higher Success Rates

Studies show that long term residential treatment (90+ days) significantly reduces relapse risk.

Our Approach to Recovery

Our evidence-based methods combine clinical rigor with compassionate care, addressing the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of recovery. Here’s what sets our program apart:

24/7 Medical Supervision

Your safety is our priority. Our board-certified medical team provides:

  • Medically supervised detox: 24-hour monitoring with FDA-approved protocols to manage withdrawal symptoms comfortably
  • Psychiatric evaluations: Comprehensive mental health assessments to identify co-occurring disorders
  • Medication management: Precise pharmacological support tailored to your neurochemistry and recovery stage

Evidence-Based Therapies

We employ therapies validated by decades of clinical research:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Rewires negative thought patterns and addictive behaviors through structured exercises
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Enhances emotional regulation with distress tolerance and mindfulness techniques
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI): Strengthens internal drive for change through guided self-reflection
  • Trauma-Informed Care: Addresses underlying PTSD with somatic experiencing and EMDR techniques

Personalized Treatment Plans

Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our clinicians develop:

  • Biopsychosocial assessments analyzing medical history, trauma, and lifestyle factors
  • Dynamic treatment roadmaps adjusted weekly based on progress metrics
  • Integrated aftercare planning bridging treatment to long-term sobriety

Luxury & Comfort Amenities

Healing flourishes in nurturing environments. Enjoy:

  • Private sanctuary suites with ergonomic furnishings and natural light
  • Chef-curated meals designed by nutritional therapists to repair neurotransmitter balance
  • Resort-style wellness spaces including infrared saunas, cold plunge pools, and meditation gardens

Dual Diagnosis Support

50% of addiction cases involve mental health disorders. We specialize in:

  • Concurrent treatment of depression/anxiety alongside substance use
  • Neurofeedback training to optimize brain function
  • Integrated family therapy to address systemic relationship patterns

Residential Treatment Program Offered

The House of Life redefines addiction treatment through a seamless fusion of cutting-edge medicine and transformative wellness practices. We’ve crafted an immersive recovery experience that engages every dimension of human health – physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual.

Detox Services

  • Medical oversight by addiction-trained physicians
  • Individualized protocols for alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants
  • Comfort medications to ease withdrawal symptoms
  • Nutritional IV therapy to restore physical balance

Medication-Assisted Treatment

  • Suboxone/Vivitrol/Naltrexone for opioid/alcohol dependence
  • Genetic testing to optimize medication efficacy
  • Dual diagnosis integration for co-occurring disorders
  • Taper planning for sustainable independence

Individual & Group Counseling

One-on-One Therapy

  • Addiction root cause analysis through psychodynamic therapy
  • Trauma resolution with EMDR and somatic techniques
  • Recovery capital development for relapse prevention

Group Therapy

  • Psychoeducation Groups: Neuroscience of addiction, coping skill workshops
  • Process Groups: Peer-supported emotional processing
  • Experiential Groups: Role-playing real-world recovery challenges

Family Therapy

  • Multi-family workshops with licensed therapists
  • Boundary-setting exercises
  • Generational trauma exploration
  • Aftercare communication planning

Holistic Therapies

Nature-Based Healing

  • Horticultural therapy: Therapeutic gardening for mindfulness
  • Forest bathing: Guided nature immersion walks
  • Ecotherapy: Landscaping projects fostering purpose

Movement & Recreation

  • Sports therapy: Pickleball, basketball, volleyball leagues
  • Golf rehabilitation: On-course mindfulness training
  • Adventure therapy: Team-building obstacle courses

Creative Arts

  • Art therapy: Mixed media for emotional expression
  • Music therapy: Drum circles and lyric analysis
  • Drama therapy: Psychodrama for trauma processing

Spa & Wellness

  • Thermal therapy circuit: Sauna → cold plunge → jacuzzi
  • Aquatic therapy: Pool-based movement classes
  • Massage therapy: Myofascial release for stress relief

Mindfulness Practices

  • Yoga therapy: Trauma-informed asana flows
  • Breathwork: Pranayama for anxiety management
  • Guided visualization: Future-self meditation

What to Expect During Your Stay at The House of Life

From the moment you arrive, our team ensures a smooth transition into treatment. Your days will include:

  • Structured therapy sessions
  • Wellness activities (fitness, mindfulness, creative arts)
  • Nutritionally balanced meals
  • Community support groups
  • Personal reflection time

We emphasize progress, not perfection, helping you build confidence in your recovery journey.

Residential Treatment Facilities Highlights

  • Private living spaces
  • On-site gym & sports facilities
  • Outdoor relaxation areas
  • Chef-prepared meals
  • Amenities Overview *Virtual Tour of Our Center

Success Stories

Residential Treatment Program: FAQ

What Is a Residential Treatment Facility?

A residential treatment facility is a specialized healthcare center where individuals live full-time while receiving intensive therapy for substance use disorders and/or mental health conditions. Unlike outpatient programs, these facilities provide 24/7 medical supervision, structured daily schedules, and a completely substance-free environment.

When Should Someone Go to Residential Treatment?

Residential treatment becomes necessary when outpatient care isn't providing enough support or when an individual's condition requires more intensive intervention. This includes situations where someone has experienced multiple relapses, needs medical detoxification, struggles with co-occurring disorders, or requires removal from triggering environments.

What Is Another Name for a Residential Treatment Program?

Residential treatment programs may also be referred to as inpatient rehab centers, therapeutic communities, or live-in treatment facilities. Some behavioral health professionals use terms like "partial hospitalization programs" (PHPs) for slightly less intensive options, though these typically don't include overnight stays.

What Is Considered Residential Treatment?

Residential treatment encompasses any program where clients reside at the facility while receiving coordinated therapeutic services. Key components include licensed medical staff available around the clock, individualized treatment plans, structured therapy schedules, and designated living quarters.

What Is the Downside to Residential Treatment Centers?

While highly effective, residential treatment does present some challenges worth considering. The time commitment (typically 30-90 days) requires temporarily stepping away from work, school, or family responsibilities. There's also an adjustment period to structured communal living. Financially, residential care costs more than outpatient options, though we work with most insurance provproviders and offer financing solutions.

Insurance providers accepted

Highmark
aetna
Cigna
beacon
ComPsych