Our Addiction Recovery Program
Second Chances Whole-Self ProgramSecond Chances Recovery Homes Programs
Addiction recovery can save your life, but it will take everything you’ve got to see it through. Second Chances Recovery Homes offers the comfort and support of home while you walk the hard road to wholeness.
We provide men and women suffering from substance abuse disorders with whole-person, no-holds-barred recovery that makes them truly well and ready for real life. Our program gives residents a chance at a new start through graduated structure and accountability.
Sober Living Homes for Men & Women
Second Chances Recovery Homes has one men’s sober home and one women’s sober home in the Austin area. All homes implement the simple, effective principles 12-Step based recovery in the context of inviting residential settings.
Residents are typically 18 years or older. The length of stay with Second Chances is open-ended, with residents committing on a month-to-month basis. All homes are staffed with managers who live onsite to provide 24-hour support.
Men’s Sober Living
Our Mens Recovery House is an extended care environment perfect for men who need more structure and intensive support. It accepts residents with as little as one day of sobriety.
Our Graduate Program is geared toward those who have completed the 4th step in a 12-Step program and are ready for more independent living, but who still prefer the sobriety-supportive lifestyle of a Second Chances home.
Women’s Sober Living
A House Called Beautiful is an extended care sober living home ideal for those just out of rehab or simply in need of additional support. Pregnant women are welcome.
Our womens home admits those with just one day of sobriety.
A Three-Phase Approach to Recovery
Our three-phase program is designed to build character and reward progressive gains in recovery steps and personal responsibility. Residents progress from phase to phase by meeting program objectives.
Phase 1: The starting point for those in Steps 1-4 of the 12 Steps.
Residents have an earlier curfew, medications are dispensed on a daily basis, and drug testing occurs three times a week.
Phase 2: Reserved for Steps 5-12. Curfew is pushed back a little later.
Medications are dispensed on a weekly basis, with drug testing occurring twice a week.
Phase 3: Residents at Phase 3 have completed their 12-Step program and are actively sponsoring at least two people.
Curfew is later, and medications continue to be distributed weekly. Drug testing occurs just once a week.
Heal Your Mind
Second Chances works with off-site clinicians to provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric care through all stages of recovery.
We offer:
- Detox/rehab referrals.
- Initial transportation to inpatient care facilities or directly to our homes.
- Access to experienced medical professionals, including medical doctors, addictionologists, psychiatrists and therapists.
- 12-Step meetings (AA, NA, HA, etc.).
- Recovery coaching from on-site staff and off-site professionals.
Heal Your Body
Addiction takes its toll on a person’s body. Part of our holistic approach to recovery involves tackling withdrawal symptoms and encouraging lifestyle changes that heal.
We offer:
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including FDA-approved use of Suboxone.
- Treatment for hepatitis C.
- Exercise opportunities: access to local gyms, pools, parks, walking trails, and more.
- It’s a city known for its green spaces, natural beauty, and health enthusiasts. Zilker Park is just a starting point.
Heal Your Spirit
Research has shown that those who embrace a spiritual component to their recovery are more likely to make lasting changes. Residents who want to explore or deepen their faith have our support.
We offer:
- Encouragement to regular private meditations such as the Big Book’s “dailies” and “nightlies”.
- Spiritual guidance and mentorship.
- Connections to local houses of worship.
- The expressly Christian character of our Women’s Faith House.
Restore Your Life
Recovery is multi-dimensional, involving every area of our residents’ lives. Basic life skills, healthy relationships in community, and a solid job are essential to lasting stability. We help you get there.
We offer:
- Life skills support
- Weekly life skills contests with rewards.
- Financial training
- Budgeting/money management tips.
- Access to Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University.
- Credit score assistance through Credit Karma and LexingtonLaw.
- Guidance in goal-setting and stress management.
- Community Connections
- Regular in-house community meals.
- Special speakers.
- Recovery ATX: our clubhouse for recovery events in Austin. (link to calendar on Facebook page)
- Sans Bar sober parties.
- Opportunities to serve others in recovery
- Job assistance
- Help locating a job through our preferred staffing agency.
- 100% of residents find employment, even those with felony convictions.
SECOND CHANCES RECOVERY HOMES
Mind + Body + Spirit = LIFE