daddysdaughter

Hey everyone...I am looking into halfway houses for my dad in Michigan. I was wondering before I get too into these searches, what is a halfway house, specifically, what are the requirements for getting into one?
what are the requirements for getting into one
How much do they usually cost and for how long
How long do people usually stay
what specifically do they do to/for you in there
can family visit or write or call
The bulleted points feature is making me nuts...I think I'll just continue like this. anyhow...
the situation is that my dad is in jail right now and i dont think that he has a place to stay when he gets out and I am not sure that he has or will have a job. So since he has a very obvious problem with alcohol that is impacting his health and I strongly believe that he has a problem with narcotics as well, Is a halfway house a place that sounds like a good idea for him?

- Would he have to check himself in?
- If he is not caught using and doesnt want to go into one, is there any other way of getting him started on this path to a more healthy lifestyle?
- Has anyone here ever lived in or visited one, what is the situation there really like?
I dont want to be recommending something that is not likely to be workable or palatable to him.

Thanks to everyone.
daddysdaughter

Anna

Hi Daddysdaughter,

Welcome!

I don't have any information on halfway houses, but I suggest that you might want to check out the Friends and Family Forum on this board. You'll find lots of people there in similiar situations to yours.

I would say that your Dad will probably need to make the choices of how he is going to live and if he is going to stay sober.

I wish you well.

CarolD

DD.... sweet lady...there are different types of halfway houses with different rules and requirements.
You are asking questions that can not be specifically answered.


A DAV post in Fl. ran one for homeless vets.
My daughter was sent to one in Mo. after she came out of prison.
In D.C. a Catholic Church has one for .AIDS patients....a another church has one for men and another for women.
We have one here for abused women.

There are more homeless shelters than halfway houses.

Have you read "Co D ependant No More"?

I hope you can find peace and keep your young family safe.
Blessings...

raerob

DD: I went on the inter-net, and found this link.

http://www.nicd.us/halfwayhousesreco...fordhomes.html

You can get a lot of info on line.

Doing the legwork for your Dad is a good idea...giving him an alternative to moving in with you. I know it's difficult for him to check these things out for himself, so it's OK for you to offer this assistance. Just try not to assume all of the responsibility for him...remember, he is the parent, you are the child.

sherbear5104

I agree with raerob. It's ok to help, to a point. Still keeping you in my prayers.

Sherry