What is Webster Place Recovery Center?
Webster Place Recovery Center is a private non-profit organization, approved by State of The New Hampshire as a Charitable Trust that is committed to providing a quality, cost effective residential environment to adults seeking recovery from alcohol and other drug abuse and dependence. The non-medical, non-clinical 40 bed facility provides guidance and mentoring through the twelve step approach and traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, although the facility is not associated with AA.
What we are is a compassionate recovery community devoted to helping people help themselves, and each other, through meaningful participation in a dignified healing process. We approach the recovery process as one that encompasses body, mind and soul and our person centered approach is a simple, basic offering that relies on a concrete, simple and repetitive message - to provide a dignified place and setting for one alcoholic/addict in recovery to help another alcoholic/addict find a path to recovery. We believe this process occurs when a person completes a fearless and searching moral inventory and then applies the principles of recovery to their daily living. Once this is accomplished we believe that person has an obligation to pass their knowledge on to another still suffering alcoholic/addict. Our mission is to provide the serene, pastoral, spiritual setting and support to allow this transformation to occur.
Why is the physician’s waiver required?
Involvement of residents Primary Care Physician is a vital piece of the getting well process. Preapproval by a resident’s PCP provides our program with a qualified opinion that the resident is capable of physical and mental participation in all aspects of our program.
Does Webster Place provide medical services?
Webster Place does not provide medical treatment or detoxification and should not be viewed as a substitute for those services. If required, detoxification, medical care and psychological/psychiatric services are available through a network of qualified community providers at additional cost to the resident.
Can residents participate if they are on medications?
Yes, while our program believes in abstinence from mood and mind altering substances as being essential to recovery, individuals in need of medications to treat medical and mental health issues are encouraged to register. Residents monitor their own medications. Due to the type of service and population we treat, individuals on Schedule I or Schedule II medications are not eligible for the program. We encourage all program participants to bring a minimum 30 day supply of medications with refills available for the entire length of stay (60-90 days). Over the counter medications are allowed, however, we encourage all residents to seek holistic and spiritual solutions first. Medication questions and concerns should be directed to the Program Director at (603) 934-2020.
What type of medical testing do residents need to qualify for program?
While no testing is required, we suggest specific testing given the variables unique to each resident. Many times physicians will order blood work to assess level of intoxication, liver enzymes, CBC, and some physicians look to screen for communicable diseases. Often a PPD test is also ordered. Should you have specific questions about resident health issues, please contact our Program Director at (603) 934-2020.
Do you do drug and alcohol testing while in residence?
Random testing is available.
What type of psychological/psychiatric/addiction testing needs to be completed to qualify for the program?
While no testing is required, if there are concerns about the residents mental status or ability to adequately participate in activities of daily living, the resident should be referred to a qualified mental health professional for a thorough evaluation. Many physicians will often test for depression, anxiety and lethality, as well as the most recent DSM Criteria for Psychoactive Substance Abuse and Dependence Disorders.
Individuals need to be reasonable well oriented to participate in our program. Residents are involved in a mutually managed program that offers a higher than normal level of autonomy and choice. Residents are not excluded by diagnosis but rather the ability for self care. Should you have specific questions about residents mental health issues, please contact our Program Director at (603) 934-2020.
Are residents able to see their Primary Care Physicians during their stay?
If a medical need arises or there is an appointment already scheduled, every effort will be made to transport the resident to the appointment. Primary Care Physicians and/or staff are encouraged to visit the resident at any time during a stay. Evening and weekend times can easily be accommodated. Please contact our Program Director at (603) 934-2020 for details.
What follow up medical care is required?
Webster Place views the Primary Care Physician as a vital stakeholder in the ongoing success of our participants. Prior to leaving the program efforts will be made to secure an appointment with the PCP. In addition it is recommended that the resident see the PCP at a minimum of 6 month intervals for the next two years to review progress toward a abstinent and sober lifestyle.