Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis (Meta) is a long-term, clinically managed, high-intensity residential therapeutic community and as such, the program offers a wide array of therapeutic interventions and activities all occurring within a highly structured therapeutic environment.  Treatment at Meta occurs within a series of increasingly responsible phases with each phase designed to assist the individual move away from their old, maladaptive, and unhealthy lifestyle to one intended to be more pro-social and recovery oriented.  Even though the therapeutic community is the primary agent of change, all formal therapy groups and individualized treatment planning are conducted by trained residential treatment counselors. At Meta, all clinical interventions are evidence-based to include, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Family Psychoeducation, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and peer support are just a few examples of the kinds of therapy provided at Meta.

 After completing the residential components of Meta, clients enter the Community Reintegration phase and are eligible to participate in transitional housing.  In the Community Reintegration phase, clients are expected to become economically self-reliant by obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. While working, community members continue to adhere to a individualized daily schedule as well as continue to participate in aftercare and recovery support activities. For program graduates, aftercare, recovery support, along with other therapy services can be utilized for an indefinite period of time.    ​