Benilde Hall

Our Mission: To empower individuals to lead their lives confidently by fostering sustained recovery, stable housing, economic self-sufficiency, and improved mental and physical well-being. Rooms are arranged dorm-style and are shared between residents. The facility also includes a kitchen, dining hall, therapy rooms, a lecture hall, and office spaces. Clients get three meals a day prepared by an on-site chef, though clients are required to help participate in meal clean-up. Special dietary requests can usually be accommodated. The permanent housing program is offered through Matt Talbot apartments. Located across the street from the main facility, the building offers furnished units. Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside of the building. Rules and Regulations

The transitional living program offers up to two years of care, though the duration of stay can range anywhere from 30 to 730 days. Before admission, residents undergo a prescreen to determine eligibility. For those with mental health issues, licensed counselors are available for dual diagnosis support. In addition, they must attend a range of therapy sessions, and educational groups and also are required to obtain employment. Therapy includes weekly individual and group therapy sessions. As clients stay in the home for longer, their required number of meetings and therapy sessions per week goes down while the number of hours of community service per week increases. Aftercare is offered to those that successfully complete the residential program. Independent living with supportive options is included in aftercare. The Hall House provides a safe place for clients to continue their recovery. The Hall House has individual rooms and a kitchen maintained by the clients. Support is provided as needed per a person center program. The permanent housing program is offered to men who have successfully completed transitional living. They can move in as long as they can pay rent and stay sober. There is a strict zero-tolerance policy for substances during either phase of treatment. Anyone who is found relapsing is subject to being evicted from the program. Extras

Case management is offered and may include employment counseling, independent living skills, recreational activities, legal advocacy and referrals, spirituality, financial counseling, family counseling, and referrals to community self-help groups. A mental health coordinator helps connect clients with programs to support their mental health needs during and after treatment. This service is designed to aid in the referral process to build a stronger long-term recovery. In Summary

Overall, the Benilde Hall Program offers supportive transitional and permanent living to those seeking a safe sober environment regardless of income. Through this structured program, clients attend, DBT, Anger Management, nutrition, parenting, life skills, Smart Recovery, 12-step meetings, community service, and therapy and are held to a high level of accountability. This is a great long-term program for men who are serious about their sobriety. Reach Benilde Hall Program by phone at (816) 842-5836.