The Anchorage Men's Program

About the Program

Each man entering our program will receive a Life Recovery Bible, Life Recovery Workbook, Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, and a Client Handbook detailing general policies and procedures. Our prayer is for men to gain a newfound freedom and radically new way of living through our successful system of discipleship. These resources are covered by the one time $40 admission fee.

The Anchorage's approach to treatment for alcohol and drug abuse has proven highly successful for over 70 years. Thousands of our alumni now lead successful lives and you, or someone you love, can too.

Our treatment program progresses in phases:

Phase I - Admission

Our first phase is designed to focus the client on his spiritual condition and personal issues.

Admission: Open to all participants in the Anchorage's recovery program.

Clients pay a one time $40 admission fee

Duration: 180 Days

The program components of this phase are:

Bible Study
Chapel
Individual Counseling
12 Step Work
Group Recovery Classes
Daily Assigned Work Duties
Community Outreach
Outside Church Services
Sponsor Networking
Life Skills Development

Restrictions:

No visits for the first 30 days. Personal written corresponence is allowed.
After 30 days clients can make phone calls on Saturdays using the office phone and have visitors on Sundays.
Radios, cell phones, and other communication technology is not permitted.
One overnight pass may be granted at the discretion of our Program Director.

Phase II - Recovery through Faith

Our second phase plays a pivotal role in restoration and preparation for a return to family, church and work life outside of The Anchorage. Through discipleship, counseling, and implementation, our goal is to have our clients reach their full potential as Godly Men, Fathers, Husbands, and church members, and productive contributors to community. Upon graduation of Phase II, clients should realistically have reliable transportation, savings, restored family lives and experience living a Christ centered life.

Admission:

Based on successful completion of Phase I
Clients can apply for Phase II via written application to the Clinical Director

Duration: 240 Days

Requirements:

Obtain an AA or NA sponsor
Required to obtain full-time employment
Required to open savings and checking accounts
Required to attend a predetermined number of chapels and outside meetings (AA, Celebrate Recovery, Small Groups, etc.)
If the client does not have a High School Diploma or GED, will enter into a GED program.
Clients pay $100/week
Work with counselors to establish a budget to pay back debt, child support, alimony, etc.

Granted permissions:

Ability to attend church services in the Albany area.
Phone and written corresponence is allowed.
Visits and weekend passes are allowed.
Permitted a cell phone
Permitted a vehicle

Admission Requirements

Must be de-toxed with 5 days absence of alcohol or drugs
Must have a permanent address
Must provide documentation from an accredited medical source that the client is clear of: Tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B and C, HIV/AIDS, and all STDs’ within 90 days
Must have a state issued ID
Must not be court mandated or have legal or medical issues that would prohibit completion of the 24 week program
Must be physically able to participate in all program activities
Must resolve all personal health care issues prior to admission
Must not have a co-occurring disorder
Individuals on prescription medications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Clinical Director
Individuals will not be considered for admission having violent criminal or sexual charges pending or on record
Completion of a Criminal Background Check is required
Any applicant having attended 5 or more treatment programs will only be admitted with special permission from the Executive Director and Clinical Director.

Attire and Personal Belongings

Men at the Anchorage are required to always dress appropriately. Clients are permitted to wear shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops or sandals as long as they are appropriate for a Christian environment. Flip-flops, sandals, and shorts are not permitted to be worn to any chapel services. Long pants and a collared shirt with sleeves is required for every chapel services.

No earrings or other body piercing jewelry is permitted to be worn during your stay at The Anchorage. Wearing hats is permitted at The Anchorage provided they are worn in their proper position, not facing backwards or to the side of the head. No head coverings are permitted in any building during your stay at The Anchorage. **

** Attire section from the Client Handbook