Goals at Heathers Haven

1. Provide Environment where Recovery can happen

A. Zero tolerance policy against substance abuse

B. Positive growth in maturity

C. Progress toward normal living

2. Serene environment for clean and sober living and growth.

A. Turmoil free

B. Growth nurturing

C. Positive lasting friendship development

3. Growth in Responsible living

A. Relationships

1. Conflict resolution

a. acceptance of responsibility of own part of conflict

b. learn to constructively talk out conflicts

c. make amends when necessary

d. acceptance of unresolved conflict

e. live and let live

2. Communication skills

3. Healthy male/female interaction

a. become role model for children/future generation

b. setting boundaries

c. not need based

4. Ethical interaction

a. with co-residents

b. with Heathers Haven management

c. with employers

d. with sponsors/creditors

5. Personal value enhancement

a. by personal accomplishment/work

(see Finances below)

b. by personal hygiene

c. by pride in surroundings/possessions

d. Achieving goals without pleading victim status.

e. Stop volunteering to be a victim

f. Become ashamed of pleading victim status.

6. Effective parenting

B. Finances

1. Independence from benefactor (parents, government, etc.)

a Self sufficiency

b Live by own effort (earn your pay)

2. Freedom from bad debts.

3. Improved Credit Report.

C. Spiritual growth

1. develop desire for things spiritual

2. develop spiritual relationships (church, etc.)

3. develop habit of meditating on spiritual things

a. think good of others before thinking evil.

b. set aside part of life for spiritual goals.