Tessa’s House Residential Program
A Personalized Phase-Based Approach
Rather than moving through treatment by the calendar, residents progress through four phases of care — each designed to support healing, growth, and real-world readiness.
Every woman arrives at a different point in her recovery. Our phase-based model meets her where she is — moving forward as she is ready, not as a calendar dictates.
Four Phases of Care
Phase 1
Stabilization & Engagement
In the first phase, our team completes assessment, supports stabilization, introduces structure, and begins building trust.
- Completing assessment
- Supporting stabilization
- Introducing structure
- Building trust
Discharge planning begins at admission.
Phase 2
Skill Building & Insight
As trust deepens, women focus on identifying triggers, developing coping skills, exploring trauma, and strengthening motivation.
- Identifying triggers
- Developing coping skills
- Exploring trauma
- Strengthening motivation
Aftercare planning begins, including housing, treatment, and community supports.
Phase 3
Integration & Application
Women practice new skills in real settings — building a relapse prevention plan and preparing for life beyond residential care.
- Practicing communication and boundaries
- Building a relapse prevention plan
- Strengthening recovery identity
- Preparing for life beyond residential care
Discharge planning becomes more concrete.
Phase 4
Transition & Discharge
By the final phase, each woman leaves with a clear plan, confirmed appointments, safe housing, and lasting support.
- A clear aftercare plan
- Confirmed follow-up appointments
- Safe housing arrangements
- Ongoing support systems
The goal is a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Discharge Planning from Day One
One of the most important parts of our program is that discharge planning begins immediately.
We understand that recovery doesn’t end when someone leaves residential care — it continues in the real world.
From the first day, our team works alongside each resident to:
- Coordinate medical and mental health care
- Support access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), if needed
- Secure safe and stable housing
- Navigate legal, family, and community systems
- Connect to ongoing treatment and recovery supports
Whole-Person, Trauma-Informed Care
Our treatment approach addresses the full picture of each woman’s life, including:
- Physical health
- Mental health
- Substance use
- Relationships and environment
- Personal goals and values
We provide care that is:
- Trauma-informed
- Evidence-based
- Person-centered
- Rooted in compassion and accountability
A Foundation for Lasting Recovery
At Tessa’s House, we are not just helping women complete a program — we are helping them:
- Build stability
- Develop meaningful skills
- Strengthen their sense of self
- Create a plan for a different future
Because every woman deserves the opportunity to heal, recover, and rebuild her life.