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The Carpe Vitam Institute offers a voluntary, faith-based rehabilitation and vocational program grounded in Evangelical Christian principles. Designed for individuals overcoming addiction, trauma, mental health challenges, or homelessness, our pathways meet you exactly where you are, offering both inpatient and outpatient settings. Because every individual's journey is unique, the length and focus of your recovery are entirely in your hands. Participants seeking simple, focused addiction rehab can participate in our clinical care without enrolling in the academic curriculum. For those desiring long-term stability, affordable housing pathways, and career development, we offer a structured vocational track. Instead of a traditional four-year timeline, this track is condensed into four 9-month phases. This advances participants from Freshmen to Seniors over a potential three-year period, with each phase broken down into 10-week quarters. Every member is paired with a dedicated Life Coach and Therapist for support and healing, alongside educators, tutors, academic advisors, and Pastors to assist in spiritual growth, professional certifications, or degree pursuits.
Prior to beginning the program, all prospective participants review and agree to the following foundational expectations:
Active Participation: The understanding is that the most healing comes from aggressively pursuing and actively engaging in therapy sessions, treatment plans, and other activities designed to promote recovery.
Adherence to Treatment Plans: Adherence to the program is completely voluntary, it is expected that everyone attempts to be honest and transparent. Members agree to follow the curriculum of their assigned program, the education, meetings, as well as any prescribed treatment from therapists, including medication management. It is understood that adherence is crucial for successful rehabilitation.
Scheduled Appointments: Members agree to attend all scheduled appointments, including therapy sessions, group therapy, education courses, and Church services.
Abstinence: Members agree to abstain from all mood-altering substances, including illicit drugs, alcohol, and non-prescribed medications.
Maintaining a Sober Environment: By agreeing to participate in the programs members agree to discontinue communication with anyone that is/can be a hindrance to recovery. It is recommended to block and delete phone numbers to prevent a relapse. It is discouraged to engage in any romantic relationships with anyone struggling with addiction.
Respect for Others: Treating staff and other members with respect, maintaining confidentiality, and respecting privacy are essential. It is also expected to keep speech professional. No profanity or course/offensive language. Absolutely no bullying, violence, threats or any other form of aggression will be tolerated. Anyone that participates in abusive behavior will be discharged and removed from property immediately.
Integrity: Following the curriculum is solely for the benefit of the members. Each aspect of the program is designed for healing, growth and recovery. Members agrees to be Truthful and transparent.
Honesty: No member will falsify or tamper with drug tests. It is understood that if a test is positive for substances not prescribed, the treatment plans will be adjusted (for example, member may be asked to meet with coach more frequently). Members understand that a continuing to test positive, it could result in being discharged from the program, and immediate exit from the property.
Financial Responsibility: Review the 'Patient /Participants' Consent Form for any questions on financial responsibility. We have financial assistant programs and sponsors available.
Following Instructions: Members are responsible for understanding and following medical or educational instructions and should communicate any concerns or inability to comply with instructions to staff or their individual medical professionals.
Dress Code: When in public, members are expected to maintain a clean and respectful appearance, including good personal hygiene and grooming habits. Clothing should not be distracting or revealing. Clothing should be worn appropriately, covering underwear and skin, maintaining a neat appearance.
Faith Based: It is understood that this is an evangelical Christian based curriculum. CVI is not associated with any educational system, government agency or medical institution. We believe that full healing and growth only happen through Christ. No one is forced to convert to the beliefs taught in the program, but it is expected to follow the curriculum and be respectful of those views.
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