Women's Programs

Women's Community Residence
Women's Intensive Outpatient Program (WIOP)
P.A.I.R.S. (Partners Achieving Independence through Recovery and Self-Sufficiency Strategies)

Women's Community Residence

LRADAC's Women's Community Residence is a residential program designed with a secure, nurturing environment to prepare women in recovery from chemical dependency for community living.

The residence is located on three beautifully wooded acres in an immaculately refurbished turn-of-the-century home in West Columbia. The wrap-around front porch and fireplaces were restored to create a "homey" atmosphere that compliments the surrounding neighborhood. Two additional dorm wings consisting of three bedrooms with separate baths and a laundry area accommodate up to 24 women.

For more information about the Women's Community Residence, please contact (803) 733-1372.

Admissions

Upon referral, women are assessed and evaluated on an individual basis. Pregnant women are considered for priority admission. Criteria for admission includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Chemically clean and in no need of medical detoxification.
Willing to make an admission of chemical dependency.
Have an understanding and working knowledge of the addiction process, including the disease concept and the 12-Step Program of AA/NA.
Assumes full financial responsibility for rent payments at a rate of $20 per day.
Commits to minimum 90-day treatment plan.
Agrees to comply with residency rules and regulations which include total abstinence from chemicals.
Willing to obtain employment (or volunteer services if disabled).
Must be at least 18 years old.

Services

We believe in quality care and treatment with dignity. LRADAC provides these on-site services:

Individual treatment planning
Vocational Rehabilitation assistance
Life skills development
Relapse prevention techniques
Group/Individual therapy
Daily transportation to off-site AA/NA meetings
24-hour supervision by trained staff

Women's Intensive Outpatient Program (WIOP)

To solve the need for gender-specific treatment, LRADAC offers a Women's Intensive Outpatient Program. These groups meet Monday through Thursday during the day and are offered at our Devine Street location. This location provides women with a place to attend groups safely while promoting activities that help women care for and feel good about themselves and others. The programs offer a research-based curriculum including daily Group Therapy, Trauma Curriculum, Stress Management, Health Education, Relapse Prevention, 12-Step Education, Medication Management, Family Education and Parenting Skills. Programs are provided by Certified Addictions Professionals. For more information, please call (803) 733-1366.

The Women's Intensive Outpatient Program is the same format as the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program, except that it is exclusively for women. Childcare services are provided. This program is offered for women and their families needing additional help in achieving recovery from addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs. This program allows a woman to live at home and continue with work or school while receiving treatment services comparable to inpatient care. WIOP includes education/awareness, group counseling, life skills, and introduction to support groups. Morning and evening WIOP programs are offered in Richland and Lexington counties. See our Events page for the intensive outpatient group schedule.

The basic curriculum of the Women's Intensive Outpatient Program includes:

Disease concept of chemical dependency
Dynamics of dysfunctional families
Losses/consequences of alcohol and/or drug use
Communication skills
Defense mechanisms/honesty
Assertive training in anger management
Process of grief
Rational emotive therapy
Physiology of chemical dependency and recovery
Boundaries and self-esteem
Goals/problem solving
Healthy vs. unhealthy relationships
Community support groups/12-step
Domestic abuse
Feelings/anger/anger management
Spirituality
Parenting skills/child development/effective discipline
Shame vs. guilt
Stress management/self-soothing techniques
Relapse prevention
Process of forgiveness
HIV/AIDS/STDs and safe sex
Trauma recovery and empowerment

In Richland County, call (803) 256-3100
In Lexington County, call (803) 733-1376

P.A.I.R.S. (Partners Achieving Independence through Recovery and Self-Sufficiency Strategies)

A joint effort through the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) and the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), this program works with custodial parents to reduce dependency on government assistance by promoting job preparation, reducing out-of-wedlock pregnancies and providing assistance with children so they can be cared for in their own homes. Other transitional services include transportation and temporary housing assistance, child-focused services, job preparation and job readiness training services. For more information, call (803) 256-3100 ext. 401. For referrals, please call (803) 733-1365 ext. 10.

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