Today most inmates enrolled in the Lifeline Program are mandated by the Court as part of their sentencing requirements prior to release. However, the program does except volunteers if an assessment indicates they are a suitable candidate. 

The average length of stay is determined by achievement of individual treatment goals and legal stipulations. To receive a program certificate of completion an individual must remain in treatment for four months. Individuals accepted into this program typically have a history of chemical dependency that significantly contributed to legal, social/economic, and/or medical problems. The program will accept self- referrals and referral/stipulations from the criminal justice/legal system.

The program has three phases:

Phase I (2 weeks): Orientation Phase

Phase II (8 weeks): Community Phase/Primary Treatment

Phase III (6 weeks): Senior Phase: Relapse Prevention

Rev 06/01/2023