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<p><strong>ABOUT JULIE ADAMS HOUSE</strong></p> <p>Named in honor of two people who lost their lives to addiction, the Julie Adams House in Cleveland, Ohio offers <strong>structured, supportive living for adult women</strong> with a history of substance abuse. The environment is designed to be safe, affordable, clean, and sober. The <strong>long-term, four-phase program</strong> is also intended to help women become self-sufficient while living a sober lifestyle. In Ohio, Julie Adams House is among the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OH16.pdf" target="_blank">43.3 percent of facilities</a> to provide specialized programming for women.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The mission of Julie Adams House, according to its website, is to "enhance the emotional, social, and spiritual health of women afflicted with addiction." Most residents are referred after completing a medically supervised alcohol or drug program and <strong>must pass an intake screening</strong> to determine if this program is a good fit. </p> <p>The sober living home requires a <strong>six-month commitment</strong>, although some clients may stay longer, as needed. The home is among the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OH16.pdf" target="_blank">18.5 percent of facilities</a> to provide long-term residential care in Ohio. The four-phase program consists of <strong>sober supportive housing, external treatment, 12-step recovery, and life-skills training</strong>. </p> <p>Phase one, which spans two weeks, acclimates clients to the program. Residents <strong>attend nightly 12-step meeting</strong>, five one-hour peer support groups, and receive mentoring from a “buddy” who is a phase-two participant. </p> <p>During phase two, which lasts from 60 to 90 days, residents are enrolled in an <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP)</strong> through <a href="www.stellamariscleveland.com" target="_blank">Stella Maris</a>, <a href="https://www.stvincentcharity.com/services-centers/behavioral-health-addiction-medicine/addiction-medicine-rosary-hall/" target="_blank">Rosary Hall</a>, or <a href="www.oldschoolrecovery.com" target="_blank">Old School IOP</a>. While participating in IOP, they continue to attend peer support groups, nightly 12-step meetings, and receive <strong>job skills training.</strong> </p> <p>Residents begin to look for <strong>work in phase three</strong>. During this phase, clients may own a cell phone after paying one-half of the first month’s rent ($175) and go to outside clinical and medical appointments. During phase four, which lasts a minimum of four months, <strong>residents prepare to transition to independent living</strong>. During this phase, residents pay a fee of $350 per month for rent and learn to apply skills to real-life situations. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The facility at this time does not provide information online regarding the training and experience of its team. However, It mentions that volunteers help teach life skills, tutor, assist with job searches, and mentor.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>There currently is limited information provided by the facility regarding its living arrangements, however, the website notes <strong>residents conduct regular house meetings</strong> to ensure rules are observed. During the final phase of the program, residents have a midnight curfew and are subject to <strong>random alcohol and drug screenings</strong>. Visitors are welcome during specified hours. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Although Rehabs.com has yet to receive alumni feedback to date, secondary review sites offered <strong>very positive opinions</strong> regarding Julie Adams House: 4.2 out of five stars based on five Google reviews and 11 perfect five-star ratings on Facebook, which the organization may manage. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> </p> <p>Reviewers (mostly alumni) who left commentary expressed gratitude for the program, which they <strong>attributed to turning their life around</strong> and, in numerous cases, saving their life, such as Melissa on Facebook, who wrote: “Julie Adams helped save my life. I have seen it do the same for many others as well. Living there, I finally felt 'at home' for the first time in a long time." On Google, alum Gina added: "This house changed my life."</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing submitted highly favorable feedback about Julie Adams House. This reviewer awarded perfect five stars to numerous survey metrics, including its affordability, connectivity/visitor policy, counseling options, facility cleanliness and upkeep, family participation, holistic offerings, likelihood to recommend, and staff experience and training. The anonymous loved one noted that treatment at the center proved effective, writing: “This center was very helpful in helping my loved one with her addition. They offered great support and ways to keep her clean." </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Julie Adams House is funded primarily by donations. During <strong>phases three and four</strong> of the program, residents pay a nominal monthly fee of <strong>$350 for rent</strong> that helps support the facility. The Friends of Julie Adams House is an auxiliary group that lends support to the center, plans and produces events, as well as sponsors fundraising drives. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=julie+adams+house&oq=julie+adams+house&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60l2j0l2.5150j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/thejulieadamshouse/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/thejulieadamshouse/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small></p>
— Sherry Adler · 2018-09-27 14:26:21 PDT
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