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<p><strong>ABOUT EXODUS HOUSE</strong></p> <p>Located in Kewaskum, WI, Exodus House provides <strong>transitional living services to adult men seeking treatment for substance abuse</strong>. It is one of only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/WI17.pdf" target="_blank">97 (35.5 percent) of facilities in Wisconsin</a> that provide treatments specifically for men. Detox is not available. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The Exodus House is a <strong>90-day</strong> <strong>transitional living program</strong>, making it one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/WI17.pdf" target="_blank">39 (14.3 percent) of long-term treatment facilities</a> in Wisconsin. While the program at the Exodus House does not include residential treatment or halfway houses, sister programs, such as the Harmony House, take place in other renovated homes nearby.</p> <p>During the first month, residents are taught communication and social skills that they may have lost before they began addiction treatment. Residents participate in individual and group counseling. Treatment is based in the <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-a-non-religious-journalist-makes-a-case-for-aa-in-2017/" target="_blank">12-Steps</a>, which is used in nearly <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/WI17.pdf" target="_blank">70 percent of Wisconsin’s facilities</a>.</p> <p>During the second and third month, <strong>counselors work with residents on job readiness</strong>, which includes <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-addiction-can-interfere-with-your-job-performance/" target="_blank">job searching skills</a> and creating a resume. This makes Exodus House part of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/WI17.pdf" target="_blank">29.7 percent of the state’s facilities to offer employment training and assistance</a>. Before residents leave, the program aims to help them secure employment. </p> <p>Some educational and recreational components of the program help address client’s holistic needs. This includes journaling and learning about <strong>relapse prevention</strong>, so residents know how to live a sober life. Family participation is highly encouraged, especially in <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-pain-of-addiction-in-the-family-how-counseling-can-help/" target="_blank">family counseling</a> sessions.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Many of the facility’s staff are in recovery themselves and are former residents. One of the former residents is a chef that prepares meals for residents. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Exodus House is a <strong>20-bed</strong> facility within a Victorian-style house near Kewaskum’s business district. Residents have access to nearby churches, stores, a public library, and the park within a short walking distance.</p> <p>At the facility itself, there is a grassy backyard, meeting areas, and a shared kitchen. Bedrooms are shared.</p> <p>During their stay, clients are expected to participate in chores and facility upkeep. Clients also find recovery sponsors and participate in current program or aftercare meetings. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, Rehabs.com has received one review from an alum of the Exodus House. This anonymous alum claimed they would recommend the facility, and provided positive feedback about the "experienced councilors" while noting that there was "limited space" at the facility. The alum gave four out of five stars for facility cleanliness, the level of staff experience, and five stars for family participation. They gave only one star for its holistic offerings and two stars for its available counseling options.</p> <p>The Exodus House has <strong>positive reviews on third-party websites</strong>. On Facebook, where Exodus House can manage its page, the facility received an average rating of <strong>4.3 out of five stars</strong> from 16 reviewers to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Alumni <strong>praised staff members and the effectiveness of the program</strong>. Most of the alumni indicated that the program helped them change their live. However, in a more recent review, Kevin wrote how the facility “is a dump” that doesn’t enforce “consequences for those who don’t follow the rules.”</p> <p>On Google, two individuals reviewed the facility, giving it four and five out of five stars respectively.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>Only one loved one has submitted feedback for Exodus House to Rehabs.com at the time of this writing. That feedback was very positive. The anonymous loved one gave five out of five stars for counseling options, staff support, cleanliness, family involvement, and addiction treatment. When asked if they would recommend the facility, this loved one offered a four out of five star rating.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided on the facility's website regarding its costs or insurance options. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/ExodusResidentialTreatmentFacility/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/ExodusResidentialTreatmentFacility/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Exodus+House+in+Kewaskum,+WI&ei=I04hXIuRE4mv5wLC6rq4Aw&start=0&sa=N&ved=0ahUKEwjLrqmUs7nfAhWJ11kKHUK1Djc4FBDy0wMIcw&biw=1094&bih=506#lrd=0x87f7e27ccbd0d467:0x91adfabf42e6b82b,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2019-01-25 10:36:57 PST
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