Getting Started

In order to get started, please contact our offices at 903.870.4000 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Please read the information below to have a better understanding of our program. An in-person interview is required prior to acceptance in the Life Renewal Program.

The Four Rivers Outreach Life Renewal Program isn’t for everyone. It’s a one-year, intensive program that will help you change your life and free yourself from dependence on drugs and/or alcohol, but you have to be ready to make the necessary changes.

The Life Renewal Program is 12 months and divided into 3 phases.

Phase 1, or “Blackout” is 30 days long, and is designed to help you break the habit of addiction, separate yourself from the drama in your life, prepare your mind for being in a 12-month program, and develop a relapse prevention plan.

Phase 2 is 7 months long, and is designed to allow your mind and body to begin healing from the effects of the chemicals you’ve been putting into it. Phase 2 also teaches you the important lesson of patience.

Phase 3 is the final 4 months of the program, and this is a time when you will begin working full-time, finalizing your action plan, and getting ready for life after Four Rivers.

Some things to consider:

During Phase 1, you won’t have any contact with outside family or friends. If you have legal issues, you will be able to talk with your attorney, make court appearances, comply with terms of probation, or other required appointments. During Phase 1, you may possibly work part-time, but you will not work full-time, and you will not have a cell phone. Any money you earn will be turned in, and you will be allowed to request a portion weekly. You will be required to turn in receipts each week, in order to remain eligible to request money.

During Phase 2, you will begin to have contact with family and friends again in accordance with program guidelines. If you have legal issues, you will be able to talk with your attorney, make court appearances, comply with terms of probation, or other required appointments. You will begin to earn the opportunity to go on passes. During Phase 2, you may possibly work part-time, but you will not work full-time, and you will not have a cell phone. Any money you earn will be turned in, and you will be allowed to request a portion weekly. You will be required to turn in receipts each week, in order to remain eligible to request money.

During Phase 3, you will become eligible for longer passes. During Phase 3, you will be expected to work full-time, and begin to prepare yourself financially for living on your own. You will be allowed a cell phone in accordance with cell phone guidelines. Any money you earn will be turned in, and you will be allowed to request a portion weekly. You will be required to turn in receipts each week, in order to remain eligible to request money.