Perception Programs, Inc.

Perception House : Residential

Perception House is an intermediate length residential treatment facility for men and women living with co-occurring substance abuse/mental health disorders. Residents participate in structured treatment groups and individual therapy sessions as well as the development of their individualized recovery plan. Recovery plans address behavioral health issues which may include social, vocational, legal, educational, and spiritual components. Residents work with a clinical team comprised of highly skilled clinicians, and a psychiatrist.

Perception House does not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, marital status, national origin, sexual preference, psychiatric disability or developmental disability.

Perception House 2011 Program Update

During the fiscal year 2009-2010, Perception House served 96 clients and had a 94% occupancy rate.  Due to assistance from DMHAS, the United Way, and Natchaug Hospital, we have been able to continue to provide the clinical hours needed to meet our residents’ needs for psychiatric med-management and consultation, individual treatment sessions, and group treatment.  Since our assessment and recognition as a Co-Occurring Enhanced residential program, our primary treatment strategies continue to utilize the Recovery Model of Treatment, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy.  These treatment strategies, along with techniques that best fit our residents’ individual issues have proven conducive to progress towards recovery goals.

During this year we welcomed a new clinician, and a new program director, sided the exterior of the Carriage House, painted the trim, porch, deck and stairs.  Our residents continue to be very involved in the local recovery meetings, CCAR, and the Windham community at large.