Journey to Sober Living
Start your journey to recovery with Start Today Recovery Center. We provide comprehensive and personalized support for those wanting to live a sober lifestyle in a beautiful and tranquil tropical environment.
Program Details
Start Today Recovery Center offers a comprehensive program that includes daily groups, weekly individual counseling, and holistic recovery. Our program is designed to support long-term recovery for men and women suffering from alcoholism, substance misuse, and mental health issues.
What’s Included?
- Daily groups
- Weekly individual counseling
- Holistic recovery
- Access to trauma therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Psychotherapy, and Exposure Therapy
- Private rooms, art therapy, excursions, yoga, fitness, kickboxing classes, and access to 12-step recovery meetings
Program Rules
Substance use:
There is zero tolerance for the use of any mood or mind-altering substances including alcohol. Any contravention of this policy will, in all cases, result in immediate termination of occupancy at Start Today Recovery Center.
The above policy Includes:
- All Illicit drugs
- Alcohol of any kind
- Over-the-counter medications (unless cleared in advance by the manager)
- Prescribed medications (unless cleared in advance by the manager)
- Steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs
- Clients are to keep the house and community safe from drugs and alcohol. If you are aware of anyone else using in the house, you must make your counselor aware immediately.
Drug testing
All Start Today Recovery Center clients may be urine and breath tested regularly to ensure compliance with our substance use policy. All clients are expected to comply with tests when asked. Failure to comply will result in an involuntary discharge.
Meal Times
- Breakfast: 8:15 to 9.15 am Basic food items, including eggs, bread, cereal, yogurt, tea, and coffee.
- Lunch: A basic set menu will be provided, and clients are expected to cook and prepare a meal together if eating. Clients may opt-out and provide their own lunch, which is self-financed if they choose.
The Start Today Recovery Center team is a diverse group of highly-trained and compassionate individuals from varying professional and educational backgrounds. Some of our staff have experienced recovery themselves and are not afraid to share their experiences with honesty, empathy, and humility with our clients.
We believe it’s not what you learn in recovery that keeps you clean and sober long-term. It’s what you do when you leave recovery.
Rules of the House
All groups and activities on the Start Today schedule are mandatory. As clients move into their second/third month, options to engage in service and/or volunteer may be available (this being dependent on the client’s progress).
Clients are expected to tidy their room and personal space and make their beds each morning. Laundry is the client’s responsibility, but a washing machine is available. Clients are required to attend a minimum of five fellowship meetings per week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you be on methadone or opiate replacement treatment?
We do not accept people on methadone, benzodiazepines, or opiate replacement therapy.
Can you rent a scooter or drive a car while at the facility?
No, we don’t let clients rent scooters. Due to 65% of accidents in Thailand involving foreigners, even though scooter companies let you rent a scooter with a foreign driver’s license, you’re not covered in case of an accident. We like to have our clients stick together and engage in recovery together, not take off on a scooter and be antisocial from the house.
Can you smoke weed at the sober house?
No, we are a 100% abstinence-based program.
Can you smoke cigarettes or vape nicotine?
Yes, you can smoke cigarettes and vape nicotine only.
Do I get my own room?
Yes, we have 6 private single rooms with king-size beds.
How do I get a visa extension?
We help clients get to immigration to renew their visas, and we also have a private contracted driver to do board runs.
Can I have my cell phone and computer?
- Internet, Phones & Media:
Phones: All clients are expected to have a mobile phone and be able to be contacted by staff at all times. Phones are handed in at 8 am and returned after group. - Internet: No inappropriate sites (pornography and gambling).
- TV: Be respectful of other clients if using the TVs. It’s important to be sensitive to the needs of other clients. No TVs on before 4 pm.
- Clients are not to use dating apps like Tinder, etc., while a resident of Start Today Recovery Center. We also have Xbox and PlayStation 5 for clients to play during their downtime hours and weekends.
Can my family visit?
Yes, we allow families to visit their loved ones and encourage them to join their new recovery plan. We can also connect families with a family program at an extra charge if needed.
Do I have a curfew?
Yes, you do.
- Curfew:
Keep a healthy sleep pattern. - Curfew is 9:30 pm every night unless an exception has been made and approved by your counselor or the manager.
- After 10:00 pm is quiet time. Please be respectful of others.
- There is an expectation for clients to be up by 7 am and attend the Just for Today reading at 8 am (9 am on weekends).
Start Your Journey to Recovery Today
Embark on your journey to recovery with Start Today by the Warmth Rehab. Our dedicated team is here to provide the support and care you need every step of the way.
