NAATP Supporter Accredited & TDOC Certified

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Our staff realize the impact of an integrated care model of recovery; therefore, we staff a licensed Health Advocate who ensures every resident is extended the opportunity to establish and maintain care with medical and behavioral providers regardless of a resident‘s economic status or ability to pay.

Our goal is to equip every resident with the knowledge and resources required to maintain sobriety and independence. Our staff dedicates ongoing instruction and mentorship that focuses on basic life skill courses not limited to budgeting, interview techniques and resume preparation, and teamwork.

 Our knowledgeable staff understand the importance of being able to engage in evidence-based relapse prevention modalities as well as the ability to openly verbalize individual successes and struggles. We pride ourselves in the ability to integrate relapse prevention techniques within daily instruction as well as in a group setting in efforts to support residents in their journey to obtaining and maintaining sobriety and employ Certified Peer Recovery Specialists to help facilitate the process.

Our philosophy in teaching addicted individuals how to become productive members of society reinforces the importance of resolving outstanding legal concerns. Our team fully assesses each resident's legal status and develops a personalized plan for coordination resolution of outstanding legal issues. Legal case management services can include but are not limited to the following: communicating with state and federal judiciaries, child support offices, as well as any interstate services that may be required to ensure a resident's full compliance is achieved and maintained.

Our treatment team understands the importance of every individual having the ability to define their purpose in life and execute such purposes for the edification of The Great Commission.  While every staff member has their own spiritual convictions, the Lazarus treatment team welcomes individuals of all faiths and believes the development of one's spiritual identity is a fundamental key of maintaining sobriety. 

Having the appropriate tools to defend oneself from relapse is vital to the success of every individual struggling with addiction.  Our staff exerts diligent efforts to ensuring that sobriety tools are integrated within all areas of instruction both in the classroom, group, individual or life skills setting. 

Understanding how the body functions can empower individuals to achieve a higher level of comprehension regarding the scientific and physical elements of addiction.  In partnership with the University of Tennessee's Agriculture Institute, our Health Advocate and UT instructors facilitate ongoing education throughout the duration of the program to teach residents the physical driving factors contributing to their addictions as well as how to properly nourish the body to achieve optimal health.

We believe that dental health, hygiene, and confidence are vital components of sobriety.  Our Health Advocate ensures every resident who has a desire to access dental services are connected with licensed dental providers who can evaluate and treat resident dental needs. 

Proper vision is necessary for physical and mental health.  Vision services are available to residents who require optometry evaluation and treatment all of which can be coordinated through a referral made by our Health Advocate.