The Male Facility, located in Edwardsville PA has been serving the community for 17 years
The Female Facility, located in Dallas PA has been serving the community for 7 years
Our mission at Clem-Mar House, Inc. is to provide a three (3) month to six (6) month residential program in which chemically dependent clients can reorganize their lives with a view toward an independent lifestyle. Our primary purpose is to help the recovering person continue the process started in their rehabilitation program while simultaneously providing direction and guidance to aid them in making a smooth transition into mainstream society.
To this end we will provide experiential groups to address living skills, job security, budgeting, and responsibility. We also refer to community based agencies and programs to assist us in fulfilling our mission. Clients will be expected to continue involvement in AA/NA to enhance their recovery experience. Clem-Mar focuses on intense counseling in an intimate setting. We believe improved self esteem, positive mental attitude training and vocational skills lead to a firm foundation of recovery from the disease of addiction. Clem-Mar will conduct an interview with each potential candidate for our program. This interview will take place in person prior to the client being accepted for admission to the facility.
After a client has been determined appropriate for the level of care, eligible for admission and has completed the initial assessment procedures, orientation to the program takes place. The nature and goals of the program, rules of conduct, hours of service, and clients' rights are explained. During treatment, periodic assessments are conducted.
The goal of assessment is for the client and the assigned counselor to discuss the client's chemical usage history to begin to prepare an individualized treatment approach specific to the client's needs. In the assessment procedure, Clem-Mar determines how well clients are gaining re-integration to society through better coping mechanisms, educational/vocational skills and life skills.
Clem-Mar House, Inc. does not deprive a client of a civil right solely by reason of treatment. The project does not discriminate in the provision of services on the basis of age, race, creed, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap or religion.
Both the male & female facilities provide a focus on regaining structure in one's life through organization, employment and teamwork. By utilizing these as the basis of one's re-entry into society, our clinical team is able to assist our clients rebuild their lives and interpersonal relationships in the strongest way possible.
Each house follows a specific schedule to ensure clients are able to meet all of their clinical needs while maintaining autonomy as individuals.
Our responsibilities to Our Clients will be to provide a drug and alcohol free atmosphere and environment so that they might begin to find that life's diffIculties, as well as successes, can be handled without the dependence of any specific chemical.
The staff will be supportive in assisting in any therapy that might be resolved through group or individual processing. We will also guide or direct our clients to the other various helping agencies within the Luzeme/Wyoming Counties area community, to help enhance and clarify their needs. Life management and re-socialization skills will be a big part of our clients' early recovery, so we ask that they do their part in beginning to utilize the awareness that they have received prior in their respective inpatient rehabilitation facilities.
Our Clients smooth transition back into their respective communities depends entirely on themselves, and how they can best learn how to use the valuable resources and supports that they will be directed to.
The understanding is enforced that any decisions that our clients are to make from here on in should first be talked about with their peers, staff, and in AA, NA, and anyone else that might be involved with their early recovery before following through on that specific decision.
We hope that all of Our Clients enjoy their journey with The Clem-Mar House.
ClientHandbook.pdf
The Clem-Mar House prides itself on creating an environment of understanding and support for all of our clients - and we know that the key to that is the staff that interacts with them on a daily basis. We seek out the best clinical & resident team by considering a variety of factors when hiring new team members. All staff members posess a strong understanding of The Disease Model and the 12 Step Philosophy.
Clinical Director (Male House) - The Clinical Director of The Male House understands both Recovery and Clem-Mar House from the ground up . Having started with Clem-Mar as a Resident Manager, The CD of The Male House focuses on the importance every member of the staff in the client's recovery.
Clincal Director (Female House) - The Clinical Director of The Female House brings a wealth of education and experience with her to her role. With over 25 years of experience in the Drug & Alcohol field, she posesses an LSW and CADC in the state of PA, as well as certification in Problem Gambling.
Counseling Team - Our counseling staff is in place to help our clients deal with both their addiction and underlying issues related to addiction. The Counseling Staff of The Clem-Mar House possesses a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences that combine to create an open, inviting, and diverse space for all clients of CMH.
Resident Management Team - Many of the members of the RM team of The Clem-Mar House have experienced the recovery process themselves. In order to ensure our clients are supported throughout their stay, our Resident Management Team works together to help the clients adhere to the standards of The Clem-Mar House and become productive members of the community.
The Clem-Mar House is a 501(c)(3) NonProfit Organization that relies heavily on the generosity of the members of the communities which we serve.
You can donate to The Clem-Mar House at any time - OR can help sustain the expenses incurred by providing the best possible care for our clients through EBAY! Simply choose the "Ebay Giving Works" Option to donate a % of your sale price to CMH, with no further work needed!!!
Another way that we seek to help to maintain the necessary funds to provide the best services and environment for our clients, is to host various events for The Community that encourage active participation.
Upcoming Event:
We are Not Saints - A traveling, Recovery-Based Comedy Show
(for more information, and ticket purchase, click here !)
An unlikely group of friends and Comics: recovering addict and former career criminal Felon O'Reilly; a tranny and recovering alcoholic Ian Harvie; and Jewish recovering meth head Amy Dresner; take their act on the road.
See them right here in NEPA at the
NESBITT MEDICAL ARTS EVENT SPACE ON FEBRUARY 18, 2012!!!
