About Our Program
One of the key elements of our program is all of our staff and instructors know firsthand what it takes to get and stay sober. Having lived through the addiction themselves, our instructors can directly relate to what fellow addicts and alcoholics are now going through.
One drawback of many rehabilitation centers is the inability to fully understand the drug addict or alcoholic. Anyone can read about the life of an alcoholic or drug addict but if they have never lived it themselves, they will never truly know the feelings, emotions, fears, and thoughts of an alcoholic or drug addict. Our instructors are able to explain what to expect in recovery, how to deal with certain situations or individuals and how to overcome temptations and remain sober. Every one of our instructors is a pillar of support.
Here at Mission Unity, we don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk.
Our staff and instructors care about every individual that walks in our doors. We know firsthand that alcoholism and drug addiction is a life and death issue. We don’t just believe in our program, we live it, and our clients can too. Our program offers 24-hour supervision, 7 days per week.
Activities are highly structured and supervised by competent staff members. In addition to our professional staff we are fortunate to have recovering volunteers that work closely with our residents to assist them in becoming acclimated to the fellowship of the 12-step programs. We strongly believe in participation in daily 12-step meetings in addition to professional counseling and therapy.
Residents experience in house meetings as well as meetings in surrounding communities. This situation affords our residents the opportunity to experience recovery in the real world. Research in the field of substance abuse treatment has proven that recovery is dramatically enhanced through a continuum of care. With this research in mind, we have developed our program with three levels of treatment that allows the residents to transition through phases with the end result being successful reintegration into society with a firm foundation for sober living.
OUR STAFF
Carol A. Shirkey B.A. C.A.P. – Program Director
Dr. Robert Watine – Medical Director
Brandy Crabill R.N. – Clinical Director Detoxification/Medical Stabilization
Ruthann (Rhoadie) Ladd, PhD Lead Residential Counselor
George Filhour – Administrative Office Manager/Counselor/DCF Compliance Officer
Nick Scuralli – Finance
Cassandra Leach B.A. – Counselor
Thomas Flynn- Office Manager Outpatient Office
Darryl Wilson- Counselor
Angela McKamey- Intake Coordinator
Dianne Byrom – Purchasing Agent, Certified Recovery Support/Peer Specialist