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High Watch was founded in 1940 with the assistance of Bill W., the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Powerful Healing Program
A culture of compassionate care, dignity and respect.
High Watch Program
Our ability to deliver proven effective treatment for drug and alcohol abuse lies in what we call our unique High Watch Program. We integrate the latest breakthroughs in addiction medicine for treatment of both the neurobiology of addiction and any co-occurring disorders (such as depression, anxiety or bi-polar) into the time-tested spiritual teachings of Alcoholics Anonymous. Our residents and their families benefit from this powerful healing blend of customized individual treatment.
Personalized Recovery Plan
Every resident entering High Watch receives an individual bio-psycho-social evaluation. After undergoing a comprehensive evaluation, a state-of-the-art addiction recovery plan is developed with each of our residents. This plan includes an assigned therapist for weekly psychotherapy sessions; biologic interventions targeted to repair brain neural and neurotransmitter systems that are damaged by a wide variety of substances; treatment for diagnosed co-occurring mental health problems; intensive teaching of 12 Step principles of Alcoholics Anonymous to support remission; living sober aftercare education and family education for sustained recovery.
Treatment Programs
care and rehabilitation
Our residents must be 18 or older and be free from current ingestion of alcohol and /or drugs. The High Watch Program starts with a required 21 day length of stay. Evidence shows that length of stay will determine outcome. According to NIDA, the brain resets itself in 100 days. Therefore, we encourage our residents to stay with us longer. Many of our patients stay 100 days or longer.
Rest and Renewal
Our Rest and Renewal Program is a wonderful aftercare offering for those who have had a prior abstinence of 6 months or longer. Former High Watch Residents may apply after 30 days from their discharge date. The minimum length of stay is a 2 days. This program is perfect for those who are dealing with stressful situations or simply looking to renew their commitment to living a sober life.
Schedule of Events and Visiting Hours
We realize that our residents are typically not in a state of mind well suited for a long day of endless meetings and lectures. We offer a powerful schedule of events that are comfortably paced to allow residents adequate time for healing and reflection. In between activities, our residents enjoy three nutritious meals from our renowned kitchen.
Schedule
| 8:00 AM | Nutritious breakfast to order |
| 9:15 AM | Daily Reflections – Intimate group discussions – Men/Women specific |
| 10:00 AM | Teachings of the Big Book – Intensive 12 Step study |
| 11:15 AM | Chapel – Non-denominational Spiritual Message |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Living Sober – Men/Women specific |
| 2:00 PM | Personal Therapy appointments during the week. Sessions with our psychiatrist and therapists are inserted throughout the weekdays at convenient times in each resident’s schedule. |
| 3:00 PM | Meditation and Yoga – days and times vary |
| 3:30 PM | Weekly comprehensive 4th Step study |
| 5:45 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00 PM | On-site or Off-site AA meeting |
Visiting Hours
Families and friends are encouraged to come on weekends. On Saturdays, visitors are encouraged to join the open Al-Anon meeting and/or the open AA meeting in the evening. Visitors may also partake in our renowned Saturday evening dinners.
| Saturdays | 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sundays | 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
Open Meetings
| Tuesdays | 8:00 PM: AA Meeting |
| Saturdays | 4:00 PM: Al-Anon Meeting 8:00 PM: AA Meeting with Special Guest Speakers |
WE Admit
Residents 365
days a year
Admission typically begins with a brief phone screening.
Call us toll free at: 888-493-5368
