Guest House for Women Religious is residential treatment center in Lake Orion, Michigan. We offer a holistic approach to treatment and care that is based on the spirituality of the 12-Step Recovery model. Our trauma-informed approach empowers our clients to mindfully address substance use disorders, cluttering and hoarding, overspending, compulsive overeating, and other behavioral health challenges.
Individualized treatment –An individualized, intensive, interdisciplinary, interpersonally-focused treatment program; client progress and medical needs monitored by on-site, full-time medical director with 24/7 on-site nursing care.
Holistic treatment – Holistic program based on the spirituality of 12-Step recovery, offering a sequential approach and a balance between taking/accepting responsibility for actions and listening/accepting guidance, including individual and group therapy with full-time therapy staff.
Guest House treats women religious who are suffering from any substance use disorder, process addiction or compulsive overeating or who is experiencing difficulties related to substance use or is at risk of relapsing.
- Comprehensive evaluation services, including spiritual, physical, psychological and psychosocial components.
- Strong spiritual component with full-time chaplain providing spiritual support and direction.
- Mass celebrated daily in the Women’s chapel located in the treatment center.
- Partnership with HealthQuest Physical Therapy, providing on-site services that include physical health screening, two to three-week program with physical therapist, access to the on-campus gym and full fitness assessment/program with trainer, as needed.
- On-site, full-time registered dietitian nutritionist, who provides nutrition assessment and works with clients on a meal plan and nutrition education.
- Consultation for community leadership and formation personnel.
- Collaboration with leadership.
- Admissions scheduled by appointment.
- Guest House escort from local airport provided.
- Handicapped-accessible rooms available.
- Treatment provided regardless of financial circumstances.
The women’s program serves sisters from across the United States as well as around the world.
Designed to help get someone started on the road to recovery, the aim is to unmask the denial and guide the sister in admitting there is a possible problem. This is the first step and only way to recovery.
The Guest House Intervention Assistance Program
- Consultation, including assisting in information gathering and preparation — on site, if necessary.
- Telephone contact and support throughout the process.
- Staff support during the actual intervention, if needed.
- Professional evaluation in an appropriate clinical setting.
- Recommendation of treatment options at Guest House and/or escort to another professional treatment facility.
Effective, trauma-informed treatment begins with a thorough understanding of the individual’s difficulties and the impact of those difficulties on her community.
Included in our Professional Assessment:
- Psychological test battery and clinical interview.
- Complete physical examination.
- Thorough psychosocial history with particular attention to long-standing patterns of difficulty.
- Spiritual summary which reviews the sister’s spiritual journey.
- Comprehensive addiction screening process.
- Feedback conference with the client, her leadership and the evaluating team to review the results of the assessment and discuss recommendations of the staff.
Guest House is proud of its history of services and of its commitment to religious life and the Catholic Church. Our treatment and recovery programs are holistically based on the spirituality of 12-Step recovery and focus on providing a haven for each client to return to wellness.
Experience tells us that a nurturing environment and a healing atmosphere help our clients break through barriers which might otherwise be impenetrable. Addictions are not moral issues. The illness can be successfully treated; and by treating the illness, women religious can be restored to sober and productive lives.
Guest House provides a nurturing environment that addresses all aspects of healing – supports quality recovery and overall health and wellness – and restores relationships with God and a return to ministry.
Following residential treatment, when the client returns to her ministry, visits are scheduled with her support group, her religious community, and her continuing care counselor.
Programs are based on the spirituality of 12-Step recovery.
Following residential treatment, our clients are encouraged to attend local programs based on the 12-Step guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioural problems. This includes Alcoholics Anonymous and similar programs, such as Overeaters Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, etc.
