The spiritual core of TLC is a tough-love philosophy that permeates every aspect of the program. Applicants undergo an intense peer-interview prior to acceptance. Questioning focuses on the applicant's motivation. Upon acceptance, the new client stays on the property for three days. 

TLC HAS FOUR LEVELS:

ENTRY LEVEL:  A two-week period during which clients may only leave the property to attend 12-step meetings or to seek employment. If clients leave for other reasons, they go with a senior client.

LEVEL ONE: A client is given level one by peers if he/she has a job, a sponsor and a 12-step home group. Level one clients may leave the property alone, though they have an 11:00 p.m. curfew on weekdays, a midnight curfew on weekends.

LEVEL TWO: Level two is given to clients if they meet level one requirements for 30 days, owe no service fees, and support TLC activities. Level two clients have a midnight curfew weekdays, a 3:00 A.M. curfew weekends and periodic overnight and weekend passes.

TRANSITIONAL LEVEL: Transition level is given by upper management after after clients write a detailed paper outlining plans for re-entry into the community. This paper includes a meeting and work schedule, savings plan and other pertinent information.

REQUIREMENTS:

Clients must: 

• Complete a 12 week Big Book study.
• Attend 90 12-step meetings in 90 days.
• Attend an 8 week relapse prevention class
• Submit to a drug screen, upon demand, at their expense.
• Attend 4 hours of in-house peer counseling each week.

WHO GETS IN

TLC accepts any substance abuser who asks for help, with a few exceptions. The program doesn't accept sexual predators such as rapists or child molesters. Those with TB or active hepatitis, are not accepted. HIV positive applicants are accepted.