Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the History Of DLC?

Similar to how the 12-step movement was created by people in recovery from addiction, DLC were started by the student from GCU (Grand Canyon University) with history of substance abuse who were pursuing graduate studies, were in recovery and who wanted to bridge the gap between intensive, early recovery and sustainable, long-term recovery. This need grew out of the vacuum created by medical and housing policies that treated addiction as an acute, short-term problem and ignored housing obstacles for those in early stages of recovery. As treatment for addiction shifted from state institutions to community-based care when psychiatric populations were deinstitutionalized, the need for housing for those in recovery was addressed. Instead of utilizing an acute treatment model that views addiction as “treated” or “cured” after a short stay at an inpatient program, DLC provide long-term recovery while living and working in the community.

As the recovery community has moved towards a continuum of care model that addresses the needs of those struggling with addiction throughout all stages of recovery, DLC were adopted as an option in this model for those in the recovery phase after acute care and transitioning to long-term recovery.

What Do You Get From the Program and What Do You Pay For?

Our Sponsors Help you to be in the program. Because we are self-funded, our homes rely on the number of the patients to continue to operate.

• We Pay: rent, utilities, trash service, appliances, insurance, linens, classes, furniture, administrative costs etc.
• Patients Pays if necessary: cable, internet, maintenance, repairs, lawn maintenance, etc.

Each of our homes is truly a home with decor, furnishings, and television in the main areas. A washer and dryer are provided on site, and a partial kitchen with one or two refrigerators and ample pantry space makes for a comfortable and accommodating experience.

What Are the Six Methods of Counseling?

The methods most used by counselors are psychoanalytic, humanistic, and behavioral, as explained above, but also cognitive, constructionist, and systemic.

While these different types of counseling therapy are based in some very different belief systems, they all have the same goal: To help people overcome problems and challenges and to allow them to live more fulfilling lives. A counselor has the ability to choose which method best fits their personal view and style, as well as which best serves their client population.

What Are the Different Types of Counselors?

Just as the different types of counseling span a wide range, so do the different types of counselors. Counselors all share the same desire to help people live happier and more fulfilling lives by overcoming challenges and moving past setbacks, whether they’re mental, social, or behavioral.