It is the goal of The Journey Home program to assist residents in making new decisions that allow them to participate fully in the realms of education, employment, and personal and family relationships. The program is set up to meet that goal but we recognize that residents often need additional support after graduation from The Journey Home.
Residents who successfully complete the program at The Journey Home and who choose to stay in the Baton Rouge area are offered the opportunity to participate in weekly aftercare. Aftercare is a supportive environment that assists residents in making decisions and choices that are good for their recovery. Alumni also benefit from continuing to have contact with The Journey Home staff and residents. This contact also assists families in knowing that someone is checking in with their daughter weekly.
If alumni appear to be struggling with problems that are beyond the scope of weekly aftercare they will be referred to a more intensive level of care until they stabilize. This may be a referral to a psychiatrist, physician, pastor or individual sessions with a therapist.
Residents who do not choose to stay in Baton Rouge are encouraged to stay in contact with both staff and alumni of The Journey Home. The warm and supportive nature of The Journey Home program makes contact much more personal and individual than contact with a large facility. This contact is also available for parents who are encouraged to call to share concerns or ask questions.
Referrals are usually made by a referring counselor, treatment centers, doctors, family members, alumni, clergy, and the court system.
Residents are admitted Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Financial arrangements must be made with the administration office before admit. That number is 225-667-3933.
All residents must be medically detoxed before admitted.
Time is often the critical factor for full recovery and length of stay is based on individual needs and their progress in treatment. We are an open ended program, therefore indeterminate without fixed lengths of stay. This allows for each resident to receive the care and support they need to achieve long-term sobriety and success.
Opened-ended treatment allows for:
Personal toiletries
Bath towels
Liquid laundry soap
Your favorite pillow and blanket, we want you to feel at home
Clothing storage is limited so be conservative. You will need a week's supply of clothes. We have washers and dryers available.
Please note that The Journey Home requires conservative dress.Please bring minimal sentimental jewelry. The Journey Home is not responsible for any lost or stolen jewelry.
Pictures from home, but only of immediate family members.
Stamps, Stationery, and a JournalWe will ask you to remove all body piercings while you are a resident here.
The Journey Home is dedicated to empowering women and building self-esteem, therefore no music that is degrading to women, races, and beliefs of faith or promotes violence and/or antisocial activities. Of course this includes drugs, alcohol, and offensive language.