Ray of Hope

Ray of Hope reports using: buprenorphine, often known as Suboxone, which reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal so you can focus on recovery; extended-release naltrexone, often known as Vivitrol, a once-monthly shot that blocks the effects of opioids and can reduce alcohol cravings; oral naltrexone, a daily pill that can reduce alcohol cravings or block the effects of opioids; acamprosate, which helps your brain settle after you stop drinking, easing things like restlessness and trouble sleeping; lofexidine, a non-opioid medication that eases the physical symptoms of opioid withdrawal; clonidine, a medication that can calm some physical symptoms of withdrawal; nicotine replacement, like patches or gum, to help with quitting smoking or vaping; non-nicotine medications that support quitting smoking or tobacco.

Ray of Hope reports offering: cognitive behavioral therapy, a talk therapy that helps you notice and change the thought patterns that lead to substance use; 12-step facilitation, structured counseling built around the 12 steps, similar to AA or NA, guided by a professional; relapse prevention, which helps you spot your triggers early and make a plan so a hard moment doesn't undo your progress; anger management, practical skills for noticing anger early and cooling it down; brief intervention, a short, focused conversation about your substance use and possible next steps; substance use counseling, regular sessions with a counselor focused on your recovery.

Possibly, yes. Ray of Hope reports offering housing services, help finding or keeping a stable place to live.

Yes. Ray of Hope reports offering employment counseling or training, help finding work or building job skills.

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. Ray of Hope reports offering: discharge planning, a concrete plan made with you before you leave; aftercare and continuing care, ongoing support after your main program ends; follow-up after discharge, check-ins to see how you're doing; self-help groups, peer meetings like AA, NA, or SMART Recovery; a recovery coach, a trained guide who supports your day-to-day recovery; peer mentoring, support from people who have been through recovery themselves.

Yes. Ray of Hope reports offering naloxone and overdose education. Naloxone is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.

Yes, in designated areas. Ray of Hope allows smoking in set areas, not everywhere on site. Vaping is allowed in designated areas.

Ray of Hope reports serving women and men. If you're not sure whether a program is the right fit for you, call and ask. It's a normal question and they hear it every day.

Ray of Hope reports serving young adults and adults.