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Posted: Apr 4, 2012, 07:51
CLEAN ADVENTURES
New Perspectives
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Prescott, Arizona
Robert Patton
Owner/Director of Operations
877-442-8767
rpatton@cleanadventures.com
www.cleanadventures.com
Opened in 2006, Clean Adventures is a sober transitional living program, that offers men ages 18-65, an intensive outpatient element, teamed with a structured living program. This six month program works with men who struggle with chronic relapse from alcohol and chemical dependency, in addition to other addictive and mental health disorders, or who need a continuum of care beyond the 30-90 days a traditional treatment program has to offer. Licensed by the State of Arizona as a substance abuse treatment program, Clean Adventures requires all of their clients to have a job, volunteer or be enrolled in school and to submit to random weekly drug/alcohol testing.
Owner and Director of Operations is Robert Patton, himself a recovery success, originally from Virginia and a graduate of Old Dominion University. Wes Kitchens, M Ed, LCDC, LISAC is Clean Adventures Clinical Director and has over 30 years of personal recovery and 20+ years experience working with addiction therapy. Dale Ryder, LCSW, serves as the Family Therapist and is the co-facilitator of Clean Adventures family workshops.
With daily 12 Step Recovery work, these men participate in 10 hours of weekly group sessions and weekly individual counseling. Therapy includes CBT and rational emotive behavioral therapy, Spiritual group meetings and guided meditation with a focus on indentifying and changing old behavior patterns. Another source of healthy recovery is Clean Adventures use of experiential outdoor fun, used to build confidence, trust and camaraderie. These 'adventures' include camping, kayaking, hiking, skiing and snowboarding, tubing on the river and memberships to the gym and outings to sporting events. Another source of experiential therapy in use at Clean Adventures is a ropes course, which helps clients gain communication skills and improved self esteem.
Participants reside in a house, with shared household commitments, while also gaining life skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting finances. An onsite manager resides with the men, ensuring safety and accountability.
[This information came from the Clean Adventures website.]
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