Intro | Referrals, Screenings & Admissions | Entry Phase | Phase One | Phase Two | Phase Three

Camillus Life Center

The Camillus Life Center (CLC) substance abuse treatment program has provided services to homeless, addicted men since 1988. What began as an informal self-help group has evolved into a professionally staffed and licensed treatment program, designed to meet the multiple, changing needs of a culturally diverse population. CLC was formally licensed in 1997, and is now licensed for outpatient, day/night, residential, and aftercare services.

The program incorporates self-help philosophies with clinical expertise, providing treatment through a mix of individual and group therapy, work training, and social activities. Recognizing that treatment must be tailored to the individual needs and preferences of the client, CLC employs multiple approaches and modalities rather than just one program model.

After referrals, screening and admission, the CLC program is divided into four “Phases”: Entry Phase; Phase I; Phase II; and Phase III/Aftercare. Each phase lasts approximately two to three months, although clients work with counselors to establish individual treatment plans and move on to the next phase only when ready. The average length of time for a client to complete all treatment phases and graduate is six to nine months.