FAHRMAN CENTERFirst Choice for Recovery

www.lsswis.org

3136 Craig RoadEau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

(715) 835-9110

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICESFAHRMAN CENTER

TT he Fahrman Center, a 43bed adult/co-ed residentialtreatment center, has been

providing addictions treatment inwest central Wisconsin

for over 25 years.

Features and services include:

• Liscensed, experienced and caring counseling and careprovider staff

• Safe, secure home-like environment for recovery

• Variety of recovery options

• Continuing care participation up to 12 months at no additonal cost to graduates of our programs

• Family programming included in daily rate

• Financial recovery programs for counties and otherfunders

• Fitness Center & Recreational Areas

Admission Information

Admission criteria for clients coming tothe Fahrman Center are centered aroundthe need for recovery from addiction.

Criteria

• Diagnosis of addictive disease and/or referral through a contract entity

• Adult, capable of self-care and self-direction

• Mental health issues which are secondary to the addiction and are well managed

• Medically stable, not in need of medical detoxification or ongoing nursing care

• Meet criteria on UPC for residential inpatient treatment or transitional residential treatment

• Pregnant women are given first priority for treatment

• Able and willing to participate in treatment milieu

• Able and willing to participate in educational/vocational requirements in transitional residential treatment

First Choice for Recovery

Admission ProcedureUpon admission, each client meets with an intake worker to com-plete necessary documentation such as demographic information,emergency contacts, admission and treatment agreements, andreleases of information. The intake worker will take as much timeas needed to thoroughly explain the programming offered, the pro-gram expectations, the physical layout of the facility, and to answerquestions.

Each client is immediately assigned to an individual counselor.Newly admitted clients will begin the treatment process on the firstday of admission, which includes participating in groups and otheractivities and getting to know their peers and staff. The assignedcounselor will meet individually with each new client within the first24 hours of admission (unless admission takes place on a Friday),and all counseling staff is available to any client if there are immedi-ate needs or concerns which are better addressed individually ratherthan in a group setting. Within the first three working days, each clientwill assist the counselor in formulating an individualized treatmentplan to address specific life areas which are impacted by addiction.

FundingThe Fahrman Center contracts with nearly every county in west cen-tral Wisconsin, and many individuals seeking treatment are able toaccess funding through their county Department of Health andHuman Services. We work with many insurance companies, and alsoaccept self-pay. For individuals with no other means of funding, weare sometimes able to assist in accessing resources which may notbe well-known to the general public.

Admission Information (Cont.)

Location

If you have any questions, or would like more information,please contact us:

The Fahrman CenterFirst Choice for Recovery

3136 Craig Road • Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701(715) 835-9110

Other services

Other LSS Addiction Services

Touchstones Center: Intensive outpatient treatment services for bothadult and adolescents. Assessments, continuing care, and underage drinking classes. Located in downtown Eau Claire, (715) 855-1373.

Affinity House: Transitional residential treatment services for adultwomen. Correctional and non-correctional referrals accepted, length ofstay 60 – 180 days. Located in northern Eau Claire, (715) 833-0436.

Women’s Way: Case management and wrap-around services for womenwith addictions. Offices in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Barron, andoffering services in several counties in the surrounding area. Main number: (715) 855-6181.

Transitional Living Program (TLP): Affiliated with Fahrman Center,accepting correctional referrals for those in need of addiction services. A co-ed service, TLP offers primary inpatient treatment, residential treatment, employment services, and an apartment phase. Contact Fahrman Center for more information: (715) 835-9110.

Wazee House: Correctional program offering transitional residentialtreatment for men in need of halfway house services. Located in BlackRiver Falls. For more information, call: (715) 284-4987.

Exodus House: Correctional program offering transitional residentialtreatment for men in need of halfway house services. Located in Hudson, (715) 386-3015.

Statement of Philosophy

Our core philosophy is based upon a partnership with the individuals seeking recovery from addiction, and we provide anatmosphere that is safe, respectful and confidential.

The Fahrman Center takes great pride in using the method orapproach that meets each client’s specific and individualizedneeds. We guarantee to do “whatever it takes” to enhance theavenues that will allow clients to find recovery, success, and contentment.

Each client at Fahrman Center has his/her own personalizedtreatment plan with goals created specifically for that individual.The most important voice and driving force in the recovery effortis that of the client seeking our services, and we utilize tech-niques and research methods to insure that this voice is heardand respected.

The focus at Fahrman Center is on recovery from addiction. Inorder to provide the most comprehensive recovery environment,we utilize various types of therapy including Rational EmotiveTherapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, 12-Step Recovery,Family Programming, Interactive Journaling, Yoga, MusicTherapy and Art Therapy. In keeping with our mission to pro-vide services that fit the needs of each individual, we have avariety of other approaches as well, as the need arises.

Specialty Groups

The Fahrman Center offers a variety of speciality groupsthat incorporate a holistic, experiential approach.

A sampling of these groups includes:Yoga Groups are designed to enhance mood and to help maintain asense of well-being. Yoga also encourages clients to evaluate andconsider their physical self within the healing and growth process.The group offered allows for a variety of skill levels.

Art Therapy groups incorporate two different modalities. The firstprovides therapy through creative art mediums, increasing copingskills for life stressors through new creative outlets. The secondprovides an atmosphere for learning new hobbies and creating giftsto share with friends and family.

Music Therapy teaches deep relaxation techniques for stress, sleepand anger management. The therapy groups also promote and teachan understanding of how music can connect to one’s emotionalwell-being, how to use music as a natural high, and how music canbe a tool to communicate.

Specialty Groups (Cont.)

Recreation/Fitness Programs are incorporated with Fahrman Centerprogramming to assist clients in developing ideas for sober fun, toassist with an outlet for stress reduction, and to encourage clients towork as a team. In addition to two exercise rooms and a fullyequipped recreation area, we have an outdoor recreation area thatincludes a walking track, frisbee golf, a half-court for basketball,horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court. In addition, we take residentsto community events each week. These activities may include asemi-pro baseball game, concerts, theatrical productions, or a trip toa local park. The purpose of these activities is to assist clients toreconnect with activities that will promote both new and healthierrelationships, as well as broadening their horizons in terms of findingnew activities and interests in recovery.

Exploring Spirituality Group provides a format for clients to dis-cover their life’s meaning, direction, purpose, and connectedness toother things, people, the past and the future.

Treatment Modalities & Additional Services

Primary TreatmentThis service is designed for individuals who are in need of help stop-ing the disease process of addiction. Primary treatment is 21 days induration, with treatment days beginning at 7:45 a.m. and continuinguntil approximately 7:45 p.m. During the course of each day, resi-dents are involved in a variety of activities including multiple groups,individual therapy, educational sessions, and speciality services. Thefocus is on the individual and their addictive process, with the goal ofexploring a wide variety of means to achieve successful recovery.

Transitional Residential Treatment (TRT)TRT provides a halfway house type environment, and is designed forindividuals who have completed primary treatment at Fahrman Centeror elsewhere. The focus of programming changes to include a totallifestyle change, with residents continuing to participate in groupsand individual therapy, but also beginning to build a network ofrecovery supports in the community. This includes work, possiblevocational or other educational opportunities, new leisure activities,and community supports to enhance the recovery experience. Manyresidents choose to utilize the 50+ 12-step groups in the area; forthose who do not choose this type of recovery, similar supports arebuilt into their recovery process with assistance from our experiencedcounseling staff.

Treatment Modalities & Additional Services (Cont.)

Focus for the FamilyAddiction is a family disease. Fahrman Center embraces the treat-ment philosophy that the entire family needs assistance in order topromote successful recovery for all. Focus for the Family educatesfamily members on the disease concept and offers a wide variety ofsupports for everyone affected by addiction. Services are offered in individual family sessions, in weekly educational sessions, andin the one-day Family Program, offered every 3 weeks. There is nofee for this important service.

Continuing Care Weekly continuing care groups are offered for all residents whohave completed any phase of the Fahrman Center. These groupsfocus on sustaining recovery and assisting participants in navigat-ing their lives back in the community. There is no cost for partici-pation, and residents may engage in this service for 6 – 12 months.

Recovery Houses Residents who complete treatment at Fahrman Center often findthemselves without a stable place to live. Fahrman Center offers 3Recovery Houses, with residents paying only a low monthly rent.Qualified applicants for these homes are those who have completedtreatment, are employed, committed and active in their recovery,and willing to follow basic house rules.