Transitional Living – Build a Life in Recovery
Clinically-Driven, Recovery-Based Sober Living Program for Adults
Build a Life in Recovery
Residents in our transitional living program typically complete inpatient treatment or wilderness therapy prior to starting at Green Hill. Our program provides structure and support as residents build the foundations of their recovery and shift into ‘real-life.’ We believe that having fun is essential to the recovery process, and we provide ample opportunities for young adults to explore their passions. However, we’re not a summer camp. Our program focuses on finding a healthy balance between fun and personal growth.
Leading a life of purpose is a journey, not a destination. We provide our residents with structure and coaching as they return to school, work, and dating. The Green Hill team knows that early recovery is full of challenges and opportunities. We believe that building a well-rounded, values-focused individual is critical to achieving lasting recovery.
Transitional Living Program Overview
Green Hill’s transitional living program is for adults in their first year of recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. We believe in front-loading recovery, meaning our team will put a heavy emphasis on providing residents with structure and guidance during the first few months. As our residents begin working, going to school, and providing a self-directed structure, they will be given increasing amounts of autonomy. Residents who complete our program will be equipped to navigate their academic and professional lives while living in a values-based, recovery-focused manner.
Phase 1
Ground
Recovery at Green Hill begins with deep connection to the community and an understanding of the recovery process. Residents take a look at their past, come to terms with their substance use, and begin defining what an abundant life in recovery entails.
Clinical
Develop thorough understanding of substance use. Demonstrate positive communication techniques. Learn effective coping skills.
Academic/Career
Develop personal history file. Explore personal goals, strengths, and preferences. Identify objectives for academic and/or career growth.
Resident Life
Develop a personal self-care plan. Engage in the Green Hill community culture. Participate actively in Green Hill events.
Discover
We support residents in discovering their values, goals, and motivations. Residents work alongside the Green Hill team to begin implementing a step-by-step plan that addresses self-care, academic and/or career, and life goals.
Phase 2
Clinical
Explore recovery-aligned values. Develop understanding of recovery and mental wellness. Examine the impact of substance use on the family system.
Academic/Career
Formulate plan to accomplish academic and/or career goals. Practice time management and problem-solving skills. Begin implementing academic and/or career plan.
Resident life
Take ownership of recovery in all settings. Positively influence Green Hill community culture. Expand coping skills and self-care routine.
Empower
We empower our residents to take initiative in their lives and provide mentorship and leadership in the Green Hill community. Clients actualize their academic or career plans, fostering self-efficacy and mutual responsibility.
Phase 3
Clinical
Focus on interpersonal effectiveness and relationships. Embody recovery-aligned values. Develop leadership and interdependence.
Academic/Career
Execute academic and/or career plan. Strive for balance between work and play. Prioritize self-efficacy.
Resident life
Lead by example in the Green Hill community. Balance accountability with independence. Maintain active participation in Green Hill events.
Connect
We encourage residents to connect to their peers, family, and the wider Raleigh community, developing a sustainable path toward long-term recovery. Residents maintain stability and generate their own accountability resources.
Phase 4
Clinical
Focus on interconnectedness. Complete major service project. Prepare for transition from Green Hill.
Academic/Career
Establish natural and institutional supports. Integrate recovery-aligned values into future goals. Complete academic and/or career continued success plan.
Resident life
Serve as a resident mentor. Explore potential for Green Hill alumni involvement. Complete continued success plan in collaboration with staff and support system.
Discover a Full and Purposeful Life with Structured Sober Living
Recovery is, in part, about rediscovering fun. Our sober living residents can expect to stay busy during their recovery process by exploring all the culture and entertainment Raleigh has to offer.
We offer opportunities, such as hiking on nature trails, joining intramural sports teams and going on trips such as snowboarding or whitewater rafting. Green Hill Transitional Living makes sure a life in recovery will never leave you bored.
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Academics & Career Opportunities
With our team’s support, transitional living residents learn about themselves and their strengths so they can chart a path towards their academic and professional goals.Whether finishing high school, applying to college, or continuing a degree, we provide individualized academic counseling and dedicated study halls to push residents forward in their scholastic journey. Others may focus on their career progress. Our team blends recovery and professional growth through career coaching and networking opportunities.
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Therapy to Lead to a Better Life
Recovery should never hold you back. Green Hill’s transitional living program is driven through a therapeutic lens: we provide group, individual, and family counseling to support our structured sober living residents and their families through the recovery process. Whether it’s applying to schools, navigating relationships, or exploring new hobbies, we view these as great opportunities for personal growth.
Our clinical team takes a holistic, clinically-informed approach to therapy that leans heavily on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-informed therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to meet the individual needs of our residents. The therapeutic experience at Green Hill helps our residents to discover their values and goals, empowers them to build self-efficacy, and connects them to an integrated way of life.
- Dually licensed clinicians for substance use and mental health
- Residents receive up to fifteen hours of clinical care weekly
- Green Hill proprietary Recovery Workbook to track and measure progress
- Family therapy and involvement, which plays a crucial role in the process
Group Therapy
Three times per week, transitional living residents participate in group therapy with one of our licensed clinicians. We employ evidence-based practices to explore relationships, trauma, mindfulness, the science of addiction, relapse prevention, and more. Group therapy provides space to connect through recovery, sharing, and authenticity.
Individual therapy
Every resident is assigned a dually-licensed clinician to meet weekly for individualized substance use therapy. Our clinicians are trained in diverse modalities to provide compassionate therapy targeting each resident’s needs. The resident-therapist relationship serves as the compass for each resident’s unique path in our program.
Executive Functioning
Some of our sober living residents need extra support. We are proud to offer applied, functional instruction in the core areas of executive functioning. This treatment focuses on working memory, cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control, and the associated subskills.
Family Therapy
We know that lasting recovery requires the entire family in the therapeutic process. We offer opportunities for parents of our residents to connect through team-guided support group sessions and individual family counseling. Our Family Program also provides education and coaching so families can work as a team to ensure lasting recovery.
Case Management
Outside stressors can have a significant impact on early recovery. Our clinical team will work with each transitional living resident to coordinate medical care, legal issues, nutritional support, and any other assistance the resident needs to focus on their recovery.
Wellness Coaching
To support clinical and programmatic work, we provide wellness coaching so residents can plan and achieve their goals. Wellness coaching empowers residents to change their habits and behavior to align with a new way of life. Coaches work with our residents to help with sleep habits, hygiene, physical exercise, motivation, laundry, cooking, and other basic skills.
Why We Love Raleigh
Green Hill is in Raleigh because of the area’s limitless opportunities for young adults. Whether launching into academics or starting a career, the Triangle offers premier academic institutions and it is a major economic hub, meaning it has a plethora of career opportunities. With a hundred miles of greenway, easy access to the mountains and the coast, and a bustling cultural scene, there’s something for everyone in Raleigh.
Renowned Educational & Career Opportunities
As the academic center of the Southeast, there is an abundance of career development and high-level achievement opportunities.
Unrivaled Culture and Creativity
Raleigh is home to nationally renowned museums, thriving professional sports teams, cultural festivals, award-winning restaurants, and more.
Outdoor Expeditions
North Carolina is naturally beautiful and offers a range of fun activities. Residents will have opportunities to go hiking, snowboarding, rafting, camping, and of course visit NC’s famous beaches.
