Terra
Program
90-Day Transitional Sober Living
When you or someone you care about has completed Nova Counseling Services’ residential treatment program, the Terra Program is the supportive next step to sustained sobriety.
At the conclusion of Nova’s residential treatment program, you or your loved one might be experiencing what’s known in the addiction recovery world as “the pink cloud.”
It’s like a honeymoon phase of recovery, where sobriety feels easy and the future looks brighter than before. But often the euphoria doesn’t last.
The disappearance of the pink clouds can be like hitting a wall—and this vulnerable time is when many of the 40-60% of people with substance use disorder who relapse suffer a setback. That’s why you or your loved one can benefit from Terra, a transitional sober living program with a step-down model to help set a path for sustained recovery.
Your Next Step: Substance Use Support
The licensed 90-day transitional sober living program provides a structured, therapeutic environment for men to continue their recovery and prepare to return to their family, career and community with strength and purpose.
This portion of our continuum of care includes the development of an individual recovery plan, increased independence, support for work or volunteering, sponsorship connection and 12-step programming.
What to Expect in our
Transitional Sober Living Program
The Terra Program is divided into four phases
Phase One
For at least 30 days, you or your loved one will focus on structure, accountability and support. Outings are limited to approved recovery-focused places, electronics use is scheduled, and work is not yet permitted.
Phase Two
For about 30 days, you or your loved one will gain more independence while keeping strong recovery support in place. Clients may come and go more freely using day passes and extended curfews. Up to 25 hours of work per week is allowed and electronics use is less restricted.
Phase Three
For another 30 days, you or your loved one will have more trust and independence, with the freedom to make informed choices about how to spend your time. Passes are available for extended curfews, overnight stays and weekends. Clients may work up to 25 hours and phone access is no longer restricted.
Phase Four
With a full commitment to recovery, you or your loved one’s discharge plan is completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Sober Living Program is a Bridge to a Brighter Future
With a proven four-phase recovery process, the Terra Program includes support from a multi-disciplinary team of experienced substance abuse recovery professionals for the period when new sobriety can be its most challenging. A transitional sober living program—sometimes called a halfway house—it is designed to help build confidence and provide the tools and skills needed for healthy, positive relationships.
The Terra transitional living program is part of Nova’s long, rich history of substance abuse recovery and healing in Winnebago and surrounding counties. Following completion of the program, clients are encouraged to participate in Nova’s outpatient aftercare and to continue Alcoholics Anonymous® and/or Narcotics Anonymous®.
Doing Nothing Changes Nothing
Start doing. Connect with our transitional sober living program today.