IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19
Coram Deo has been following the developing risk posed by the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) closely.
We are constantly monitoring the spread of the virus, and continue to closely follow new guidelines or recommendations issued by the CDC as the public health community learns more about how COVID-19 is contracted, spread, and most effectively treated.
Information on the COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly. For the latest updates, visit the CDC website.
How Coram Deo Is Prepared
Coram Deo has implemented measures to ensure we are prepared if a resident with COVID-19 symptoms were to present in our homes. These precautions include:
These steps are based on the most up-to-date recommendations developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Connecticut Department of Public Health for identifying, isolating, and treating airborne viruses like influenza.
Coram Deo has been following the developing risk posed by the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) closely.
We are constantly monitoring the spread of the virus, and continue to closely follow new guidelines or recommendations issued by the CDC as the public health community learns more about how COVID-19 is contracted, spread, and most effectively treated.
Information on the COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly. For the latest updates, visit the CDC website.
How Coram Deo Is Prepared
Coram Deo has implemented measures to ensure we are prepared if a resident with COVID-19 symptoms were to present in our homes. These precautions include:
- A heightened sense of awareness in identifying individuals who are at-risk for the disease, including assessment of all newly admitted residents upon admission.
- A process for identifying and evaluating individuals who may be ill with or exposed to COVID-19.
- Additional staff training of infectious disease precautions.
- Infrastructure changes to enhance our care for COVID-19-specific cases that will allow us to continue to provide high quality care to other residents.
- Ensuring we have the needed medical supplies and protective equipment to effectively isolate and treat residents with COVID-19.
- All non-essential employees have been instructed to work from home.
- Cleaning efforts have been strongly intesified.
- Visitors are no longer permitted in our homes.
- Overnight privileges have been suspended - no resident may leave our program overnight and return the next day, for any reason.
These steps are based on the most up-to-date recommendations developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Connecticut Department of Public Health for identifying, isolating, and treating airborne viruses like influenza.
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Sara's Story
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I took my first drink when I was 12 years old. I took it from my parents liquor cabinet.....I added water so it wouldn't be noticed. I began drinking more socially in high school, and became a blackout drinker by the time I turned 18. I was smoking marijuana and just after high school I tried cocaine for the first time.
I wasn't a bad kid - I was different though, at least that's how I felt. People liked me better when I was under the influence, or so I thought. I wanted to be liked, I wanted to belong. |
Our Recovery Philosophy
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We believe that recovery is a journey, not a destination. We believe in the inherent value of each individual in our care regardless of relapse: Your value is not determined by your ability to abstain from using illicit drugs. We believe in the power of choice and of teaching good decision making. We provide the platform to make good decisions and we provide a safe place when poor decision are made. We believe in teaching effective communication and the value of open honest relationships. We believe in family, friendship and fun.
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