SustainedReported Sobriety 78% Program Outcomes - Life Beyond Step
StableReported Housing 86% Through their hard work, and as a result of the savings/budgeting component of each phase of the program, men have an average of $6,000 set aside for their future when completing the fourth and final phase. This allows men like Shawn to step out on their own without fear of economic insecurity... I was able to cover the cost of moving into an apartment, buy new furniture, and still have a good chunk left in my savings account that I’m not touching! I remember when I first came to Step Denver, I had blown through my 401k by living in a hotel and essentially drinking myself to death. There were a few times where I was thinking about opting out early, but I decided to wait it out for the recommended length of stay you guys gave me. I’m so happy.
Our Recovery Support Managers conduct follow-up calls to former residents throughout the 12 months following program departure; discussing sobriety, employment, and housing, and providing additional peer coaching. Making contact with those who have relapsed as well as those who remain sober proves challenging; however, Step Denver was able to reach 55% of alumni last year.
I’ve always had goals. Drinking became a barrier in taking promotions because I thought, “this is going to cut into my drinking time.” It got to the point where I was timing by break with when the liquor store would open. It’s kind of terrifying, especially when you know what’s going on. You’ve seen it happen to other people. I lost my job and then my apartment. Now there’s a different drive – I just want to prove to myself that I’m willing to take the steps that I didn’t take before. I recently applied for a new position at Lowe's and the interviewer asked me why I wasn’t applying for higher level management. I told him about Step and that as much as I’d like to, and I feel capable, what I’m doing right now I need to see through. Recovery is giving me the power to not make snap decisions, getting into something I might not be ready for yet. They gave me a raise. And that felt good."
Highest on Record Achieved Higher Paying Career Path Employment During Their Stay 45% Michael K. (pictured) of Residents Reported Repairing Family Relationships During Their Stay83% Highest on Record
My advice for the newcomer: If you can, hold onto everything that Step is offering you and take full advantage of the time they give you, because you’re going to need it."
BECAUSE OF YOU Over the past year 365 MEN with the gift of desperation received the gift of opportunity Average Nights of Safe, Sober Housing Provided for Each Resident 121 One-on-One Peer Coaching Sessions Provided by Recovery Support Managers 3,440 Recovery & Life Skills Small Groups Conducted208 Dental Visits Provided On-Site60 Group to Help Residents Address Grief and Loss NEW Family Reconciliation Groups (Increased from Quarterly to Bi-Monthly) 24 of Residents Obtained Full-Time, Tax-Paying Employment Within One Month 79%
My son started playing the drums and he does quite well. I used to play bass guitar almost 20 years ago and I just picked it up again, trying to get some notes down so I can maybe jam with him a little bit. I just don’t want him running circles around me. I lost out on a lot of my kids' growing up. They’re 12 and 14 now. It’s baby steps I think. I’m patient. I just let them know that I’m good, and that if they need me I'm here. I appreciate time with them. I get invited to my son’s concerts, and we even went to the symphony together." A record number of lives changed.
Reported Current Employment 81%
Shawn R. – Matthew T.
