When you select The Forest halfway house in Medford, NJ, please know that you will be welcomed by staff and fellow residents into a home-like setting that is peaceful and ideal for continuing your healing process. The space provides a supportive setting that is less structured than inpatient care but provides oversight and accountability from staff and fellow residents that is not part of the typical household when you are living fully on your own.
We are eager to help you in your journey toward a life of sobriety and fulfillment by encouraging you to embrace this opportunity to create a new life filled with opportunity and hope for a bright future. Our programs offer support and education in all aspects of your life, from planning healthy meals to preparing a new resume to land a job, exploring community activities, and giving back to the community.
Medford is a township in New Jersey about 30 minutes from Philadelphia for the necessities of the big city but feels a world away, thanks to a population of under 30,000. The nearby Federal Pinelands Natural Reserve is the ideal place to enjoy nature and the solitude you might desire when reflecting on the past and charting the course for the happy and productive future you deserve. There is no more serene community to enjoy as you focus on healing your body, mind, and soul from the pain and harm caused by addiction.
The staff and your fellow residents at The Forest halfway house in Medford understand the challenges you face and the times when you can begin to feel overwhelmed. Many have been in that same place, so they will show you the respect and compassion you need to learn and heal while at the facility. Days are structured to provide a routine that includes developing healthy habits, exploring the aspects of yourself where you hope to achieve personal growth, and being accountable for your recovery and the progress you are making.
The staff at The Forest Recovery understand that each recovery journey will be as unique as the person making it. We are not going to try to force you and your needs to meet a strict and limited program that we offer as a one-size-fits-all path to recovery and sobriety. Instead, our team invests time in getting to know you and your needs in order to create a specialized path for you to travel to a lifetime of sobriety.
Trust, self-reliance, and personal responsibility are the cornerstones of the house and each person’s obligation to themselves, their recovery, and their fellow housemates. The skills and lessons learned at The Forest Recovery halfway house in Medford will serve you well as you move forward on your journey to independent living and working to bring your dreams to reality.
Humans are not solitary creatures. We are not meant to walk the path of our lives alone, nor are we able to handle the hardships and challenges of finding sobriety alone. At The Forest Recovery, you will find that the support of fellow residents and your peer group while in the halfway house quickly becomes vital to your journey. You share a common bond in overcoming addiction and reclaiming your lives. You might even learn that on your most challenging days, your greatest accomplishment will be in helping someone else in the house feel accepted, understood, and supported. We encourage all residents to participate in:
Daily Group Meetings: this is a safe place for sharing, support, and encouragement
Peer Support And Mentorship: Peer mentoring pairs a new resident with one who has been in the house longer and understands the guidance that can launch a new resident on the path toward success with added instruction, help in facing early issues, and providing a caring and understanding ear just to listen
Community Service Opportunities: serving others is the perfect way to boost your confidence, relearn that you have much to offer others in this world, and that you and your contribution can and will make a difference in the lives of others as you give back to the community of Medford
Learning Responsibility And Life Skills: taking responsibility for your life and your recovery means that no one else can derail your progress or your plan for the future – part of taking responsibility for your life means contributing to the chores and tasks that keep the Medford halfway house functioning like:
Each person at The Forest halfway house in Medford, NJ, is the sum of many parts. Our plan is to provide recovery for that full person, not just certain parts. While our priority is increasing skills to promote a healthy life, all the aspects of the person must find that more stable well-being. Our programs include:
Balanced nutrition with healthy meals and the opportunity to learn the skills needed to continue healthy eating after leaving the halfway house because only with proper nutrition will the body and mind fully heal.
Fitness and physical activity are also good for both mind and body. Residents can enjoy yoga, fitness classes, sports, and group activities to increase their physical fitness, bond with others, and experience the glow of endorphins that come from physical exercise and help create a positive mood
Medical care and treatment are provided as needed through a partnership with local healthcare providers to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents at our Medford halfway house.
Emotional support is critical in any recovery process. It is a vital part of the benefit of the Medford halfway house, where you will become part of this welcoming group that genuinely understands what you are going through from personal experience.
Mindfulness activities help residents learn and use coping mechanisms that will reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus, and allow them to manage better the challenges they face during this early time in their recovery and for a lifetime.
Everyone needs to work and provide for themselves and possibly their loved ones. At The Forest, we also know that establishing a career or finding work is a critical step in the recovery process. Residents must invest in themselves and the process to secure and keep a job. But the reward is a sense of accomplishment and self-worth. To assist in this process, our facility offers programs to help create a resume and cover letters, the job search process, and vocational training and certification options to ensure each resident has the ability to take this vital step in becoming self-sufficient.
For those interested in further educational opportunities, we are happy to provide information and resources to pursue a GED, continuing education courses, and workshops that offer added life skills like budgeting, communication skills, and financial planning. Gaining knowledge is a stepping stone to a better life and increased self-confidence.
The success of a halfway house is measured in the success of its residents. The comments they share and the stories they relate are why each staff member at The Forest Recovery Medford halfway house comes to work each day and strives to do their best to provide the most benefit for each person in the house.
“I never thought I’d find a place that truly cared about my recovery like The Forest Recovery. They gave me the structure and support I needed to rebuild my life.” – A.L.
“The Forest Recovery isn’t just a halfway house; it’s a family. They taught me how to live independently while staying grounded in my sobriety.” – D.K.
Please know that the path to sobriety is open to everyone who is willing to invest the time and work to make their dreams come true. Please reach out to the team at The Forest and know that the door to the Medford halfway house is open and waiting for you to take that next step and join this healing and supportive space to create bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime.
The Forest Sober Living is an upscale sober living environment in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Grounded in 12-step principles and focused on community, accountability, and personal growth, for both men and women.