Housing Essential

The Importance of Connection

Connection, not sobriety, is the opposite of addiction. Connecting in healthy ways with other human beings replaces the pleasurable effects of substances. Human beings have a deep need to bond and form connections. Isolation is the enemy of recovery.

Connection-oriented behavior encourages other essential dynamics in the House such as self-directed accountability and individual recovery planning. Prospective Clients meet with current Clients and are interviewed during a House Meeting to determine “fit”. If a positive ”connection” is made, the prospect is admitted into the house.

Efforts are made to avoid disruption of these connections in Homes. Violent offenders or sex offenders are exclusionary and are not considered for residency. In homes where no positive connections are made, there is high probability of relapse or arrest.