Nature trail through the forest at True Recovery

Our Program

The Path to
True Recovery.

Three distinct phases, one guiding belief: Every person deserves an opportunity... A path to True Recovery.

Phase 1: The Oak Ridge Path
Days 1 - 90

Phase 1: The Oak Ridge Path

Orientation and Probationary Phase

Our flagship recovery program immerses you fully in the healing environment of the Alabama hardwood bottoms. You'll live on our 25-acre property, participate in daily meetings, and have structured time in nature — all while being supported around the clock by our team.

  • Job placement assistance
  • Review and Complete the resident handbook with Staff
  • Attend daily meetings and scheduled church services
  • Drug Screens monitored at intake, color code, random, and on suspicion
  • Begin process to remove warrants, pay restitution, and acquire drivers license if needed
  • Complete Spiritual Assessment and Life Goals
Phase 2: The Bottomland Walk
Months 4 - 9

Phase 2: The Bottomland Walk

The Change Phase

This is where the growth happens. You have spiritual and life goals established and now we walk with you through the days of greatest change. The day you have a vision of what you can become is great but the days it takes to get there are the faith building days. You will see your faith grow as you change and grow.

  • Continued Daily meetings and scheduled church services
  • Offsite group events to volunteer for the benefit of our local community
  • Outside Speakers and Peer Support on a variety of topics including relapse, triggers, coping skills, and healing
  • Goals Calendar Reviews to mark achievements made and challenges met
  • Earned 8 hour Pass after 90 Days of continuous employment and successful program progression
  • Family involvement events to introduce healthy relationships with your family and how to add value to their life.
  • Access to nature trails and grounds
  • Alumni network connection
Phase 3: The Rising Tide
Months 10 - 12 and Ongoing

Phase 3: The Rising Tide

Graduation and Alumni Phase

FINISH STRONG! Recovery doesn't end at graduation. The old saying is a Rising Tide lifts all ships. The Rising Tide is your graduation into our lifelong alumni and aftercare program — a community of people who've walked this path and continue to walk it together. Monthly gatherings, weekly virtual check-ins, and a network of connections keep you anchored.

  • Monthly in-person alumni gatherings on the property
  • Personalized Exit Plan to successfully transition back independently into the community
  • Learning to share your story and give your testimony of recovery
  • Build your support network to include small groups, community resources, and mentors
  • Alumni Support Events
  • The Annual True Recovery Hardwood Hillside Rally
  • Career and life skills workshops
  • Peer mentorship program

2 Peter 1:1-11

Our Spiritual Steps

Our Spiritual Steps are rooted in 2 Peter 1:1-11 and guide each resident through a faith-centered path of growth, accountability, and transformation. 2 Peter 1:10 — "So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away." 2 Peter 1:11 — "Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

Faith
Virtue
Knowledge
Self-Control
Patient Endurance
Godliness
Brotherly Love
Love for All

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