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Residential Recovery

Structure for the work of early recovery.

A supervised, low-intensity residential setting for adult men who have completed detox or higher-intensity inpatient treatment and want stable support before returning fully to independent living.

Who it may fit

Residential support at Damascus House is for adult men who are past withdrawal and stabilization, and who know that going straight back to the old environment is a risk they do not want to take.

It suits men who want accountability rather than isolation, who are willing to follow a schedule, and who are ready to rebuild routines, relationships, and responsibility one steady week at a time.

A quiet shared common room with a wooden table, chairs, and bookshelf

What is included

The parts that hold a week together

  • A structured daily routine

    Wake times, responsibilities, meetings, and shared meals give the day a shape that early recovery depends on.

  • 24/7 staff support

    The program describes staff support available around the clock, so there is someone present when a hard hour arrives.

  • Counseling and groups

    Individual counseling and group therapy are part of the program, with frequency based on individual need.

  • Daily 12-step engagement

    Daily AA or NA participation is described as a core part of residential life and a bridge to community support.

  • Life skills

    Practical work on budgeting, employment readiness, household responsibility, and follow-through.

  • Wellness and movement

    Exercise and healthier daily habits are encouraged as part of the routine.

  • Peer community

    Living alongside other men in recovery brings honesty, encouragement, and accountability.

  • Personalized planning

    Recovery goals are set individually and revisited as progress changes what is needed next.

Illustrative only

What a structured day may include

This is an illustrative example, not a published schedule. Actual daily schedules vary by house, staffing, individual plans, and work commitments.

  1. MorningWake, personal responsibilities, house chores, breakfast together.
  2. Late morningGroup session, counseling appointment, or employment and life-skills work.
  3. AfternoonWork, job search, appointments, or scheduled programming.
  4. Early eveningShared meal, house responsibilities, downtime, exercise.
  5. EveningAA or NA meeting, peer check-in, reflection, and rest.
A coffee mug and open notebook on a kitchen table in morning light

Length of stay

The public program profile describes residential stays of roughly three to six months, depending on progress and personal goals. We do not promise a fixed timeline. What matters is that a man leaves with routines and supports that hold up outside the house.

Questions

Common questions about residential support

Ask whether residential support fits your situation.

Call to speak privately with our team about residential and outpatient options, current availability, and what a first step could look like.

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(443) 805-4080

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