| St. Francis Foundation is
a secondary care facility offering extended residential treatment to a
mixed population of 15 men and women. Our highly structured,
long-term setting offers the recovering individual an opportunity to
change his or her life and the time needed to make the necessary
changes. Clients learn new coping methods and can address their
needs within a peer group of individuals who share similar
problems. This provides a supportive atmosphere in which to make
the changes necessary for a life without the use of chemicals. |
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Our Program
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Completion of our extended treatment program takes seven (7) to nine (9)
months, depending on the needs of the individual, and includes
counseling and treatment by a caring and experienced team of Board
Certified Substance Abuse Counselors and trained paraprofessionals who
orient the client into a 12 Step based lifestyle. Clients work
and/or go to school, pay their way, take care of their responsibilities,
cook meals, keep their home (St. Francis) clean and well-maintained,
take time for recreation, attend 12 Step meetings, save money, and
participate fully in their own treatment process. The facility is
operated as a large family with a home-like atmosphere. Aftercare
is available for those former clients who qualify. |
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Our
Clients
Individuals in need of extended care for their substance abuse and
addiction problems are appropriate to our treatment program - especially
those who do not have a stable setting to return to upon completion of
primary treatment. Most individuals have exhausted all resources;
many are estranged from their families; many are homeless.
Individuals must meet at least the following criteria to be considered
for placement in our program:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have successfully completed
an appropriate primary treatment program.
- Have a primary diagnosis of
chemical dependency or substance abuse.
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Certification
| St.
Francis Foundation, Inc. is licensed by the State of Louisiana,
Department of Health and Hospitals. Counseling is provided by
Board Certified Substance Abuse Counselors with years of experience in
the many areas and aspects of the treatment of substance abuse. |
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Donations
and Funding
| St.
Francis Foundation, Inc. receives the majority of its funding from a
contract with the State of Louisiana, Office of Addictive Disorders (OAD).
Funds are also provided by the United Way of Acadiana and a variety of
donations and fund raising activities.
As with
most non-profit agencies, fundraising and donations are an ongoing
necessity. Operations would be impossible without donations of
goods, services, and funds from the generous individuals and
organizations who feel that our services are a valuable part of our
community. We are most appreciative of any support we receive from
the community we serve.
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If
you would like make a monetary donation to St. Francis Foundation, please click
on the button provided below. Transactions take place on a secure server
for your convenience. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax
deductible.
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Want to Make a Difference?
| Contact our
Administrative Office to arrange for your donation of goods, services,
volunteer time, or funds. St. Francis Foundation is a non-profit
organization and all donations are tax deductible. Administrative
Office: (337) 233-8114 or fax us at (337) 233-8122. Of
course, you may use the form below to contact us with any questions.
Simply fill in the all the fields and press the "Send Message"
button to send an e-mail to the Administrative Office. We look
forward to hearing from you! |
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