Long-Term Addiction Treatment in Dallas, TX

Our typical Extended Care Client is a male between the ages of 17 and 40, with an average age of 26. Clients typically struggle with substance abuse, face challenges in building and maintaining a life of recovery and independence, and have co-occurring mental health disorders. These individuals often possess previous treatment experience but have encountered difficulties in solidifying positive change. Our program aims to provide targeted and comprehensive treatment to address these complex needs and support clients in their journey of recovery and personal growth, empowering them to establish lasting sobriety and independence.

The time and support provided at Lighthouse allow clients to delve deeper into the underlying causes of their addiction, develop crucial life skills, and establish a solid foundation for sustained recovery and independent living. Through a range of evidence-based therapies, individualized treatment plans, and a focus on relapse prevention, our extended care program offers a structured and nurturing environment where clients can heal, learn, and grow. With the ongoing support of our dedicated staff, combined with therapy, education, and peer support, we aim to equip clients with the tools and resilience needed for successful, long-term recovery, ultimately enabling them to rebuild their lives and embrace a brighter future.

We recognize that addiction is a complex issue that is often rooted in underlying psychological, emotional, and social factors, and as a result, we focus on the underlying causes and conditions of addiction, rather than treating it as a simple behavioral issue and just treating the symptoms. Our program looks at factors like trauma, shame, disconnection, and biology that can contribute to addiction. While at Lighthouse, our clients gain a better understanding of how these factors affect them and can come up with a plan to get sober and ultimately build a life of recovery. We aim to address these issues through a relational, progress-based, personalized, and shame-free approach.

We commonly work with substance addictions such as: Alcohol Addiction, Marijuana (THC) Addiction, Stimulant Addiction, Benzodiazepine Addiction, Opiate Addiction, and Cocaine Addiction. Common Co-occurring Disorders include: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder,  and Personality Disorder (Clusters A, B, and C).

We believe that our clients’ success is not just about sobriety, but also about their ability to live a healthy and independent life. That’s why we place a significant emphasis on teaching life skills. Our program covers everything from basic tasks like making their bed and keeping their living space clean to more complex skills such as rebuilding credit and developing a budget. We also help our clients learn how to build resumes, search for jobs, cook healthy meals, and form meaningful connections with others. Our goal is to equip our clients with the tools and skills they need to succeed long after they leave our program.

In the first 4-6 weeks of our program, we encourage our clients to focus on their sobriety and clinical work. As they begin to stabilize and make progress, we work with them to identify their goals for school or work. For those pursuing education, there are several options, including online courses, community college enrollment, and larger university programs. Similarly, for clients interested in employment, we recommend starting with part-time work and gradually increasing their hours as they move through the program.

At Lighthouse, we believe that family involvement is crucial to the recovery process. We work with each client to help them identify healthy and unhealthy patterns within their family system and understand their role in it. We also guide parents in recognizing where they may need to step back to allow their child to create an independent life. We understand that every family situation is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet the needs and preferences of each family.

We prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship with our clients and their families. Therefore, we usually start family therapy 4-6 weeks after the client’s arrival, allowing them to work through the initial clinical process and make progress before reintegrating the family component. Following the first session, we offer weekly family therapy, and we invite the family to come have in-person sessions and visits with the client when possible. This approach ensures that the family is involved in the recovery process and can support their loved one’s journey toward a healthier, happier life.

Every resident is assigned a Case Manager who implements their treatment plan, communicates with their family and referent, and keeps the treatment team up to date. The case manager ensures that the client is following through with their commitments, going to school/work, doing their assignments, showing up in the community, and learning the necessary life skills. Ultimately,  the case manager serves  as the main point of accountability for the client.