Transitions Addiction Recovery Programs

Cornerstone

For those that are
serious about recovery,
our Cornerstone Program
could be the next step.

Recovery from addiction is a process that is rarely simple or easy. Addiction recovery is a life-long commitment to a new lifestyle. The Cornerstone Program is designed to provide the direction and supervision that will help support a process for successful recovery.
Residents entering Cornerstone begin the transition of balancing discovery and learning with practical application and skill building in day to day living, while supported by a high level of structure and accountability. The program can serve either as a stepping stone in the continuum from treatment to independent living, or as a reimmersion in recovery living for those who may have encountered set-backs or struggles.

Cornerstone Residents begin to balance onsite access to daily group and individual mentoring sessions with a return to work, school and volunteer activities as well as involvement in the vibrant local recovery community.*

In the house, residents are part of a close knit peer group in a safe, comfortable environment. They are supported by a resident manager who oversees the performance of daily assignments and assists in developing independent living skills, along with helping facilitate community involvement opportunities. The typical length of stay varies for each individual; often times, a common goal is moving on to one of Transitions' sober residences for a continued stay in a supportive environment. This path to recovery is one that has proven to be very effective.

* The Twin Cities are home to hundreds of weekly 12 step meetings.

Letter from parent,

They say things happen for a reason and you don't get more than you can handle. My jury is still out on "you don't get more than you can handle" but I do believe " things happen for a reason."

Blake was set to go to another recovery program which fell through. It was not meant to be. Blake actually was the one who told me it was not meant to be. I do believe now there is truth to this. Blake's first few days at Cornerstone he was doing his pick me up routine. That died very quickly since he was kept busy volunteering and applying to jobs. He has to be accountable for what he is doing and sitting around is not acceptable. Blake is starting his 5th week at Cornerstone. When I brought him there he was depressed, withdrawn and looked like a corpse. After I told the house manager and program director great things about Blake ( he sat there in a daze) I left thinking there is no way he can fail here.

Coincidentally my buddies at AIR ( Assistance in Recovery ) had told me about Transition Homes. When you called about Cornerstone I did not put it together. When people talk about St. Paul's sober living community, This is it! The house is beautiful, well kept and has it all. Most important are the people who manage it understand addiction/recovery. The website is nice but really you have to see it to believe it. Transitions homes has 12 sober houses within the area. Meetings are within walking distance as well as bus service.

Blake has a job he starts on Monday. He had 3 other interviews scheduled and had to cancel them. They have kept him busy. He takes the bus which he is a pro at now. His sponsor is a young man he respects a great deal like you with a family. Mid July he is moving into one of the sober houses a few doors down from Cornerstone. He already knows people who live there from meetings. I've seen the outside of the house and it's fabulous.

Blake was here for Father's Day. The next day we talked about how he felt when he left. He said it was the first time he felt like he was going "home" to his home. Today I am thankful he is sober and happy. I've joined alanon and my helicopter is going at a much slower speed.

Hope you are well and enjoying the summer. Again, thanks for all your communication about this and all your efforts with Blake.

Cornerstone Photos