Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Halfway Houses - Spencer House

Program/Contacts

Renee Nine – Intake Coordinator
Patrick Evans - Executive Director

Admission/Rejection Criteria Admissions:

• Male and female adult offenders
• Completed Admission Medical Form, negative TB test, negative urine screen at admission
• Agree to participate in all aspects of 90 day program, abide by house rules
• No more than one prior admission to program
• Attend to own personal needs without incapacitating physical problems
• Medication compliant, and have 30 day supply upon admission

Rejections:

• History of physical violence (no weapons used in the commission of a crime) or aggressive sexually deviant behavior
• Arson

Program Overview

• Approximately 90 day program
• Screening and Evaluation.
• Assessment and Diagnosis.
• Individualized treatment planning.
• Support groups; Spiritual growth; AA/NA; Exercise and activity therapy; Dietary management.
  Mental Health, Family, Alcoholism or Drug Abuse counseling – ODADAS certified, referral to community resources, in-house counseling.
• Medical management and screening; House functioning; Work therapy.
  Vocational growth and job search.
• Education and training.