LHRC – Reality House: Comprehensive Treatment for Women and Children in Baton Rouge
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, LHRC – Reality House offers a specialized residential treatment and halfway house program dedicated to empowering pregnant women and mothers struggling with substance use disorders. This unique facility provides a safe, structured environment where women can focus on recovery while keeping their dependent children, aged 0-12, close. The program is designed to address not only the addiction itself but also the co-occurring mental health conditions and trauma that often accompany it, ensuring a path toward comprehensive healing and long-term sobriety.
A Specialized Focus on Family-Centered Recovery
Reality House recognizes the critical bond between mother and child, and the challenges mothers face when seeking treatment. The facility operates as a 30-bed unit offering residencies of up to six months. By providing onsite childcare, transportation, and family counseling, the program removes significant barriers to treatment enrollment and completion. This family-centered approach promotes effective parenting skills, fosters stable structure, and supports responsible independence, setting the stage for a healthier future for the entire family unit.
Evidence-Based Trauma-Informed Services
The core of the treatment at Reality House is trauma-informed care, utilizing evidence-based practices to address the complex needs of this population. Care plans are highly personalized, integrating various therapeutic modalities to ensure that both the mother and the children receive appropriate support.
Key services provided include:
- Individual, Family, and Group Counseling for both mother and child
- Substance Use Disorder Education
- 12-Step Recovery Program integration
- Life Skills Training (including money management and job search assistance)
- Comprehensive Case Management
- Children of Alcoholics (COA) Program
- Spiritual Formation and wellness programming
- Screening and treatment for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
The facility holds a foundational belief in the value and potential of every woman and child, aiming to heal the intergenerational scars often left by addiction. By simultaneously treating the substance use disorder and teaching necessary life skills, LHRC – Reality House equips women with the tools needed for lasting recovery and successful reintegration into the community.
FAQs
1. What distinguishes Reality House from other residential treatment centers?
Reality House specializes in providing residential and halfway house services specifically for pregnant women and women with dependent children (ages 0-12), offering onsite childcare and allowing children to reside with their mothers during treatment.
2. How long is the typical residency at Reality House?
The program structure allows for residencies of up to six months, providing ample time for stabilization, therapy, skill-building, and comprehensive case management.
3. Does Reality House treat mental health conditions in addition to addiction?
Yes, Reality House provides treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use disorders using a comprehensive, personalized, and trauma-informed care model.
