Resident Services
Being a resident at Recovery Center of the Ozarks means responsibility. It means understanding the values of integrity, selflessness and a life based on principles. From the very beginning until graduation, residents are surrounded by others in recovery on every level.
Exiting a recovery program can often be as difficult as entering. Recovery Center of the Ozarks implements a peer-based process that empowers an individual to recreate their lives while re-engaging in society. Through community service, building recovery capital and workforce development, every RCO resident creates the environment they wish to embrace upon completion of our one-year residential program.
Resident Services
Being a resident at Recovery Center of the Ozarks means responsibility. It means understanding the values of integrity, selflessness and a life based on principles. From the very beginning until graduation, residents are surrounded by others in recovery on every level.
Exiting a recovery program can often be as difficult as entering. Recovery Center of the Ozarks implements a peer-based process that empowers an individual to recreate their lives while re-engaging in society. Through community service, building recovery capital and workforce development, every RCO resident creates the environment they wish to embrace upon completion of our one-year residential program.
A Day in the Life
Call (870) 280-8089 or Contact Us to get Involved
A normal day as an RCO resident begins with an awakening time that would fit a typical individual expected to be at work for an 8 a.m. shift. After ensuring that beds are made and breakfast is completed with dishes cleaned, the morning chores are assigned. After chores, proper hygiene maintenance to begin the day is finished, a resident has a 30-minute period to meditate, study or relax before the bus ride to the Recovery Center located at Camp Jack.
The first class of the day begins with a reflection of the previous day and short-terms goals are established for the remainder of the day. A group facilitated by a peer specialist occupies the remaining time in the hour-long class. During this class, residents are encouraged and supported to identify areas of their life which need to be addressed. Each session encompasses group participation and is structured toward honesty, camaraderie and a sense of belonging.
Next is a trip to a 12-step meeting in town at noon which promotes fellowship and a relatability with others while increasing a sense of awareness for who we are. This is also a great time for each resident to meet with a sponsor and get some valuable stepwork accomplished.
Following the noon meeting, residents return to Camp Jack for lunch. These lunches are often provided by area businesses, churches and volunteers who are willing to show that they support the individual’s effort at surrounding themselves with recovery and making the proper steps toward recovery.
The afternoon schedule can go several different ways from one day to the next. Sometimes there are two classes with a 15-minute break in-between. These classes take a look at providing insight on topics like principles, struggles, life skills and/or integrity. Often there will be a guest speaker from the community willing to share their story or offer job opportunities as they present their business. Classes could also turn into lessons on cooking, cleaning, financial literacy and a host of other topics geared to prepare an individual for the realities of building a self-sustainable model of responsibility and preparing for the workforce.
Residents in Phase II will turn this slot into a part-time job.
Oftentimes, the afternoons can shift into a 3-4 hour stretch of community service. These vary depending on the needs of the community but will become an integral part of each resident’s recovery plan.
Sometimes, we just go do something fun in the beautiful Ozarks that we all live and love.
When all the classes and community service work is done, residents take a trip on the bus back to the Recovery House. They will then complete any remaining chores, relax, study or enjoy a short nap before the next meeting. Dinner is prepared by the residents on a schedule that allows each individual to have a hand in “what’s for dinner.”
At 8 p.m., the final 12-step meeting of the day is achieved. Monday nights are directed at Narcotics Anonymous, Thursday night leads to attendance at Celebrate Recovery and Friday nights land at Alcoholics Anonymous. The remaining nights of the week are decided by a vote from the members in the Recovery House to determine which meeting they attend. Birthday nights, church events and things in the community may alter the evening schedule from time to time.
When sponsor meetings and fellowship is completed, the residents head back to the Recovery House and its lights out to ensure that each individual is afforded a good night’s sleep.
Then it’s wash, rinse and repeat as the RCO residents build a structured life that they can take into the world following graduation.
A Day in the Life
Call (870) 280-8089
or Contact Us to get involved
A normal day as an RCO resident begins with an awakening time that would fit a typical individual expected to be at work for an 8 a.m. shift. After ensuring that beds are made and breakfast is completed with dishes cleaned, the morning chores are assigned. After chores, proper hygiene maintenance to begin the day is finished, a resident has a 30-minute period to meditate, study or relax before the bus ride to the Recovery Center located at Camp Jack.
The first class of the day begins with a reflection of the previous day and short-terms goals are established for the remainder of the day. A group facilitated by a peer specialist occupies the remaining time in the hour-long class. During this class, residents are encouraged and supported to identify areas of their life which need to be addressed. Each session encompasses group participation and is structured toward honesty, camaraderie and a sense of belonging.
Next is a trip to a 12-step meeting in town at noon which promotes fellowship and a relatability with others while increasing a sense of awareness for who we are. This is also a great time for each resident to meet with a sponsor and get some valuable stepwork accomplished.
Following the noon meeting, residents return to Camp Jack for lunch. These lunches are often provided by area businesses, churches and volunteers who are willing to show that they support the individual’s effort at surrounding themselves with recovery and making the proper steps toward recovery.
The afternoon schedule can go several different ways from one day to the next. Sometimes there are two classes with a 15-minute break in-between. These classes take a look at providing insight on topics like principles, struggles, life skills and/or integrity. Often there will be a guest speaker from the community willing to share their story or offer job opportunities as they present their business. Classes could also turn into lessons on cooking, cleaning, financial literacy and a host of other topics geared to prepare an individual for the realities of building a self-sustainable model of responsibility and preparing for the workforce.
Residents in Phase II will turn this slot into a part-time job.
Oftentimes, the afternoons can shift into a 3-4 hour stretch of community service. These vary depending on the needs of the community but will become an integral part of each resident’s recovery plan.
Sometimes, we just go do something fun in the beautiful Ozarks that we all live and love.
When all the classes and community service work is done, residents take a trip on the bus back to the Recovery House. They will then complete any remaining chores, relax, study or enjoy a short nap before the next meeting. Dinner is prepared by the residents on a schedule that allows each individual to have a hand in “what’s for dinner.”
At 8 p.m., the final 12-step meeting of the day is achieved. Monday nights are directed at Narcotics Anonymous, Thursday night leads to attendance at Celebrate Recovery and Friday nights land at Alcoholics Anonymous. The remaining nights of the week are decided by a vote from the members in the Recovery House to determine which meeting they attend. Birthday nights, church events and things in the community may alter the evening schedule from time to time.
When sponsor meetings and fellowship is completed, the residents head back to the Recovery House and its lights out to ensure that each individual is afforded a good night’s sleep.
Then it’s wash, rinse and repeat as the RCO residents build a structured life that they can take into the world following graduation.
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