FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long is the blackout period?
Is the program oriented toward specific religious beliefs?
What personal items do residents need to bring to the program?
What personal possessions are not allowed?
What personal hygiene items does the program provide?
Does the program provide or have access to clothing?
How far away is public transportation from the facility?
Can residents have their own transportation at the program?
When can residents write, receive mail and use the phone?
How long after admission can residents receive visits?
Are family groups a requirement?
Does the program provide assistance with family reunification?
How long after admission are residents allowed a pass?
Does the program have a 12-step foundation?
What recreational activities and equipment are available?
Does the program offer organized recreational activities?
How long after admission can a resident begin a job search?
Does the program provide vocation referrals for employment?
Does the program offer any educational or vocational training?
What type of life skills training does the program offer?
What about aftercare when the residential program is completed?
What continued aftercare support services are offered?
Is the program co-ed?
No, The Cornerstone operates separate facilities for men and women.
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How long is the blackout period?
For the first thirty days residents’ phone usage is restricted to making business-related (legal, medical, etc.) calls. There is no visitation at any time at The Cornerstone facilities. Residents become eligible for one-day or two-day weekend passes as of the 31st-day.
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Is the program oriented toward specific religious beliefs?
The Cornerstone has a strong Christian component, offering a Christ-centered 12-step workbook, weekly Bible studies, and weekly church attendance (
click here for church information including directions), but participation in these aspects of the program is totally optional. Residents choosing not to participate are expected to occupy themselves with other program work during these times. TOP OF PAGE
What personal items do residents need to bring to the program?
Seasonal clothing and toiletries (i.e., razor, shaving cream, deodorants, soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)
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What personal possessions are not allowed?
Electronics (i.e., Gameboys™, radios, CD players, Laptops, etc.), cell phones, knives, inappropriate literature or pictures, or valuables (although valuables are not expressly prohibited, it is recommended they not be brought as The Cornerstone will not be responsible for them).
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What personal hygiene items does the program provide?
Bar soap and laundry detergent. Also, SASCA clients are provided a toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, shaving cream, shampoo, and conditioner.
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Does the program provide or have access to clothing?
The Cornerstone does have some donated clothing (availability varies) and can provide transport to a local charitable thrift shop to redeem vouchers received from Parole or other sources.
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How far away is public transportation from the facility?
There is a local (Redding Area Bus Authority) bus stop 200 yards from the men’s facility’s front door. Public transit is not readily accessible to the women’s house.
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Can residents have their own transportation at the program?
No. Parking at The Cornerstone is extremely limited. However in very exceptional cases this may be permissible, although The Cornerstone will not be responsible for vehicles left on our property.
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When can residents send/receive mail and use the phone?
Participants may write and receive mail immediately (Exception: Residents may not write directly to or receive mail from individuals who are currently incarcerated or in other recovery programs). Phone privileges may be extended after the thirty-day blackout period ends.
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How long after admission can residents receive visits?
There is no visitation at any time on The Cornerstone premises. Residents may be eligible for one-day or two-day weekend passes after the initial thirty-day blackout period and may do their “visitation” while on a pass. However, residents are required to be supervised by an individual approved by The Cornerstone and are prohibited from visiting with known or suspected drug or alcohol users while on pass. Only one out-of-county pass may be taken every 30-days (may require parole/probation approval).
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Are family groups a requirement?
Family groups are not offered.
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Does the program provide assistance with family reunification?
Yes, The Cornerstone can provide limited assistance in this area.
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How long after admission are residents allowed a pass?
Pass privileges are usually extended after the thirty-day blackout period. Pass eligibility is dependent on maintaining an acceptable level of work in the program.
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How long are the passes?
Passes may be either eight hours (day pass) or 36 hours (overnight pass). Day passes and overnight passes alternate from weekend to weekend. Residents on pass may leave the facility anytime after 8 am and must return to The Cornerstone no later than 8 pm.
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Does the program have a 12-step foundation?
The 12-steps are only one component of The Cornerstone’s intensive treatment program. In addition to a 12-step study workbook, residents attend off-site 12-step meetings.
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What recreational activities and equipment are available?
Some of the exercise apparatus available to The Cornerstone Residents includes Olympic-style free weights, treadmill, and stationary bikes. Additional recreational equipment includes basketball hoop, ping-pong table, or horseshoe pit as well as playing cards, dominoes, board games, etc.
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Does the program offer organized recreational activities?
Yes. Depending on the season and weather, The Cornerstone offers field trips to nearby Whiskeytown Lake or other local parks for recreational activities including swimming, hiking, softball, etc.
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How long after admission can a resident begin a job search?
Residents are not permitted to work or attend school while in The Cornerstone program. Residents in a 90 day or longer program may begin to conduct a job search during the last two weeks of their program.
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Does the program provide vocation referrals for employment?
Yes, The Cornerstone can provide limited assistance in finding local employment.
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Does the program offer any educational or vocational training?
No, assistance is limited to referrals only.
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What type of life skills training does the program offer?
The Cornerstone utilizes the Life Skills Manual to teach anger management, relationship skills, communication skills, handling guilt and shame, and many other relevant topics. Parent-to-Parent training is also offered.
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What about aftercare when the residential program is completed?
In order to graduate, all clients are required to participate in an aftercare program at The Cornerstone for two months, one day a week, unless other aftercare arrangements have been made by their referring agency.
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What continued aftercare support services are offered?
Alumni may return for continued one-on-one counseling under certain conditions. Additional local community resources that support aftercare include: NA/AA meetings, mentors, and sponsors; church recovery groups; relapse prevention planning, referrals, etc.
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