Program fees for our Extended Residential Care (ERC) program have been reduced, making the first 90 days of treatment free for each new ERC client.
We know that financial concerns can keep people from asking for help or staying engaged in treatment. By removing this barrier, we hope more individuals can focus on what matters most: their recovery.
Length of Stay:
~90 days to 1 year
Locations:
Maywood & Oak Park
Services:
Individual & group therapy, peer support, community living
Goal:
Sustained recovery and a transition toward independent living
What is ERC?
Extended Residential Care (ERC) provides adults in early recovery with a safe, structured, and supportive living environment where they build the skills and confidence needed for long-term recovery.
What is ERC?
Extended Residential Care (ERC) provides adults in early recovery with a safe, structured, and supportive living environment where they build the skills and confidence needed for long-term recovery.
What to Expect
Daily Schedule
Residents follow a consistent daily routine that includes therapy groups, house meetings, work, meals, and recreation time. Structure supports stability and accountability while allowing for personal growth.
Community Living
Residents share responsibilities such as meal prep, chores, and supporting one another in recovery. Each home fosters a family-like atmosphere that emphasizes trust, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Therapeutic Support
Residents receive individual and group counseling sessions focused on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and life skills training, helping each person transition confidently into independent living.
Morning
Residents begin each day with purpose, preparing for work, appointments, or other responsibilities while building healthy routines that create a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
Daytime
Days focus on building independence through employment, volunteer service, individual counseling, and other meaningful activities that promote confidence, responsibility, and personal growth.
Evening
Evenings are dedicated to recovery, with therapeutic groups, recovery meetings, shared meals, and household responsibilities that foster accountability, connection, and a sense of community.
Night
As the day winds down, residents relax, reflect, and prepare for tomorrow in a safe, supportive, substance-free environment that reinforces healthy habits and consistent routines.
Morning
Residents begin each day with purpose, preparing for work, appointments, or other responsibilities while building healthy routines that create a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
Daytime
Days focus on building independence through employment, volunteer service, individual counseling, and other meaningful activities that promote confidence, responsibility, and personal growth.
Evening
Evenings are dedicated to recovery, with therapeutic groups, recovery meetings, shared meals, and household responsibilities that foster accountability, connection, and a sense of community.
Night
As the day winds down, residents relax, reflect, and prepare for tomorrow in a safe, supportive, substance-free environment that reinforces healthy habits and consistent routines.
Recovery Homes: The Next Step
Upon completion of ERC, residents may transition into one of Way Back Inn’s Recovery Homes. These homes provide continued stability and support for those stepping back into work, education, and family life while maintaining strong ties to their recovery community.
Ready to Learn More?
Call 708-345-8422
or email wbi@waybackinn.org
