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Posted: Nov 29, 2010, 08:15
ASSOCIATION OF RECOVERY SCHOOLS
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Fort Washington, PA
Monique Bourgeois, LADC
Executive Director
215-628-8600
mbourgeois@recoveryschools.org
www.recoveryschools.org
The Association of Recovery Schools advocates for the promotion, strengthening, and expansion of secondary and post-secondary programs designed for students and families committed to achieving success in both education and recovery. ARS exists to support such schools, which, as components of the recovery continuum of care, enroll students committed to being abstinent from alcohol and other drugs and working a program of recovery.
The ARS was founded in July 2002 by current board member Dr. Andrew Finch. Monique Bourgeois, LADC, is the Executive Director. She is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has served in a variety of roles with the ARS including committee member, Vice Chair, Chair and Past-Chair of the Operating Committee and on the Board of Directors.
There are two types of Recovery schools designed specifically for students in recovery. Schools at the High School level must meet state requirements for awarding a secondary diploma. Recovery Colleges, must offer academic or residential programs / departments designed specifically for students recovering from substance abuse or dependency. Recovery Schools provide academic services and assistance with recovery (including post-treatment support) and continuing care.
All students enrolled in the program must be in recovery and working a program of recovery determined by the student and the School with relapses being addressed by the individual School. The Schools do not operate as treatment centers or mental health agencies. Academic courses are offered which students receive credit towards their degree. At the secondary level, Schools assist students in making the transition into another high school, college or a career. Recovery Schools are prepared through policies and protocols to address the needs of students in crisis, therapeutic or other needs. Member organizations of the ARS must meet all of the above criteria for membership.
[This information came from the Recovery School website]
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