Long-Term Addiction Treatment Program in Dallas, Texas

Our signature treatment platform.

The Long-Term Addiction Treatment Program at Lighthouse is a nationally recognized, intensive, six to twelve-month treatment program designed to build foundational integrity in one’s sobriety. Through a combination of supportive housing (Sober Living), a psychiatric evaluation and ongoing psychiatric support, tailored clinical services (Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient), and life-skills coaching, this program focuses not solely on Substance Abuse issues but co-occurring Mental Health disorders and underlying addiction drivers such as shame and trauma.

Additionally, the Long-Term Addiction Treatment Program in Dallas focuses heavily on a custom-built life-skills curriculum, whereby individuals with “failure-to-launch” will graduate with budgeting and financial literacy, time management, and conflict management skills, amongst many other modalities.

We are selective in our application process and keep our living environment, and clinical group sizes minimal (8 per versus an industry average of 15-24). This program (like others at Lighthouse) is designed to be adaptable to the needs of each client and their family. We ensure this by operating with an industry-leading staff-to-client ratio and designing in-house curriculums.

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Holistic, comprehensive, and individualized.

Extended Care Addiction Treatment is designed for clients who have struggled to maintain sobriety after previous treatment, those who need extra support in transitioning to independent living, or anyone who requires long-term structure and accountability. Upon completion, clients can achieve lasting sobriety are rebuilding their lives with the necessary tools, support, and confidence for a successful future.

Extended Care is different from traditional sober living in a variety of ways, the main difference in the amount of support provided. While traditional sober living homes have limited support, Extended Care addiction treatment programs have robust in-house clinical services, house managers, case management, life skills and independent living preparation, drug tests multiple times per week, and other services in place.

Months 1-6+

Sober Living

We provide each resident with an individualized “progress-based” program, a range of in-house community-based groups, family case management, and multiple recreational activities every month.

Month 1

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

During the first month of our Extended Program at Lighthouse, we provide highly structured clinical programming for individuals who need to gain confidence in their sobriety.

Months 2-4

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

In IOP, clients access the necessary tools and opportunities to build on their progress. Additionally, they have extra time in the week to volunteer, work, or return to school, providing a smoother transition back into their daily lives.

Months 6-12+

Recovery Coaching

Our coaches work closely with clients and update their family weekly to discuss progress, address any new concerns, and welcome the family’s input to encourage their participation in the program.

The Extended Care Addiction Treatment Client

Our typical Long-Term Addiction Treatment 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 long-term addiction treatment program in Dallas, TX 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.

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Extended Care Philosophy

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 long-term substance abuse treatment program in Dallas 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).

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Clinical Overview

We developed our clinical process with the whole person in mind, and as a result, anyone who went through it would benefit. However, substance abuse makes these lessons urgent because of the potentially severe consequences it can have on an individual’s life. Our long-term addiction treatment program is built around the underlying causes and conditions of addiction, addressing core issues such as healthy boundaries, healthy confrontation, healthy relationships, understanding family dynamics and generational patterns, attachment and connection, and replacing unhealthy coping skills with healthier options. We prioritize providing intentional and personalized support to each of our clients and their families. Our team maintains a flexible mindset and is able to pivot and adjust to changing needs. This approach allows us to do what’s right by each individual. To ensure that we can offer this level of care, we limit our group sizes to a maximum of 8 individuals and our clinicians focus solely on clinical work.

At Lighthouse, we require all incoming individuals to undergo an in-house assessment before beginning treatment. This allows us to accurately determine the level of care that each individual requires, rather than assuming and placing them in a specific program like PHP or IOP. Additionally, we do not base treatment solely on insurance coverage. The assessment provides insight into the individual’s mental, emotional, social, and psychological state, enabling us to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Supportive Outpatient Program (SOP)

Individual Therapy

Family Therapy

Psychiatric Support

Life Skills & Transitional Preparation

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 extended care addiction treatment 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.

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Support for the Family

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.

Our Residences

We have 4 homes for our Extended Care addiction treatment program in Dallas, TX, with a total of 30 beds. Our clients are separated by maturity level and life experience, not necessarily age or how long they’ve been with us. As a result, it is likely that an incoming client will have a roommate that has been at Lighthouse for some time. This helps ensure that there is a healthy community culture, and that it is passed down to future peer leaders as residents progress through the program. We decide the house, roommate, community, case manager, etc. based on the needs of each client. We have the ability to make adjustments as clients progress through the program and their individual needs change.

Our clients are required to attend at least 4 outside meetings per week. The meetings we utilize are AA, CA, SMART Recovery, Dharma Recovery, and Celebrate Recovery. Dallas has a thriving recovery community. Within a 5 mile radius of our houses, there are about 50 recovery meetings. The amount of free time a client has at Lighthouse depends on which part of the program they are in. In PHP, they dedicate 30 hours each week to clinical work, leaving little free time. As clients move into IOP and SOP, they have more available time that is filled with school, work, and assignments. During their free time, clients often participate in activities such as going to the gym, playing sports, attending outside meetings, and also have time to relax.

8 residents per home

1-to-3 staff-to-client ratio

Client matched to a community

9x In-house Groups (per week)

Well-located, private, and safe homes

All inclusive (food, transportation, etc.)

Why choose our Extended Care Addiction Treatment in Dallas?

At Lighthouse Recovery Texas, we’re dedicated to providing the most effective aftercare treatment for those struggling with addiction. We believe that recovery is a journey, and that’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive program that addresses all aspects of a person’s well-being. Our typical client is a male between 17-40 years old (average age 26) who struggles with substance use and building/maintaining a life of recovery and independence. Most clients have a co-occurring mental health disorder, and all treatment and support address substance use with co-occurring issues. The Extended Care client most likely has had previous treatment experience but still struggles to solidify positive changes.

Lighthouse Extended Care	Standard Sober Living
Individualized, progress-based system utilizing our extensive experience 1-to-3 staff-to-client ratio Extensively trained, full-time, live-in House Managers plus full-time Family Case Managers, Directorial Staff, and Adminstrative Support 9x In-house Groups (per week) (Mindfulness and Mediation, Physical Fitness, Nutrition, Financial Literacy, etc.) Required and tracked attendance at Outside Meetings 1x Family Case Management Meeting (per week) 1x Client Case Management Meeting (per week)	Little to no programmatic philosophy beyond basic peer support and "everyone here is sober" 1-to-10 staff-to-client ratio Part-time Managers (most have a full-time job elsewhere) with little to no additional support staff available No Process Groups offered Meeting attendance is encouraged, but not tracked and reported No structured Family Case Management No Individualized Client Case Management offered
6+ months of structured and custom Clinical Programming consisting of PHP, IOP, and SOP 6+ months of Recovery Coaching post-discharge from housing In-house Psychiatric services Structured life-skills training and curriculum "Job U" i.e. resume building, interview tactics, etc. Monthly Financial Literacy groups. 2-3x Randomized Drug / Breathalyzer testing (per week) Medication Supervision	No access to in-house Outpatient Treatment offered. No continuity of Clinical and Residential care. No access to in-house Recovery Coaching offered Limited Referral Network for Auxiliary Services and nothing offered in-house No structured life-skills curriculum Basic "job search" assistance may be available Drug / Breathalyzer testing (upon suspicion) Medication is not supervised
8 residents per home 2 residents per room Well-located, private, and safe homes Home amenities and layout are designed to encourage community and recovery first and foremost Food Included Transportation Included 2x company-organized recreational activities (per month)	Up to 18 residents per home Up to 6 persons per room Location of home varies Not designed specifically for recovery i.e. putting T.V.'s in the client rooms will foster "isolating" behavior Food may or may not be provided Bus Pass sometimes offered Peer-organized activities

Lighthouse Extended Care
Individualized, progress-based system utilizing our extensive experience 1-to-3 staff-to-client ratio Extensively trained, full-time, live-in House Managers plus full-time Family Case Managers, Directorial Staff, and Adminstrative Support 9x In-house Groups (per week) (Mindfulness and Mediation, Physical Fitness, Nutrition, Financial Literacy, etc.) Required and tracked attendance at Outside Meetings 1x Family Case Management Meeting (per week) 1x Client Case Management Meeting (per week)
6+ months of structured and custom Clinical Programming consisting of PHP, IOP, and SOP 6+ months of Recovery Coaching post-discharge from housing In-house Psychiatric services Structured life-skills training and curriculum "Job U" i.e. resume building, interview tactics, etc. Monthly Financial Literacy groups. 2-3x Randomized Drug / Breathalyzer testing (per week) Medication Supervision
8 residents per home 2 residents per room Well-located, private, and safe homes Home amenities and layout are designed to encourage community and recovery first and foremost Food Included Transportation Included 2x company-organized recreational activities (per month)

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