At Palm View we understand the vital role that twelve step fellowships play in a person’s recovery. Whether it is fentanyl or crystal meth, co-dependency or gambling, twelve step programs have been providing a way out for decades. The Phoenix area provides Palm View clients with literally hundreds of options daily. From substance addiction to behavioral addiction, the primary goal is arresting one’s obsession, disconnecting from self, and connecting to the Whole.
In the respective fellowships, members find empathy and understanding. At Palm View we strongly encourage twelve step participation because we know the value of belonging to a tribe. By the time the addict makes it into our care they have likely disconnected from the world around them. The rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous (or Narcotics Anonymous) provide a plug and play system where the individual can find confidence through those that have come before her.
These fellowships teach their members how to be human again. They provide the environment where a person feels safe enough to be authentic, first with a sponsor, then with the group, then the world. We require each member of our sober living program to not only attend meetings and work with a sponsor but to also have a home group and a weekly service commitment. This provides one more layer of commitment and buy-in to their new way of life. Sponsors are allowed on site for step working sessions and special privileges are often granted if it is related to twelve step work. As our clients begin to experience some small wins of their own, they are urged to spread this message of hope, to carry the torch for the next person who is on the first days of their journey. All of this and more contributes to the formation of a new identity, one that thrives on connection and gratitude.
Each west valley home gravitates towards their own twelve step groups and meeting locations. Palm View prefers most meetings to be gender specific but that is by no means a requirement. What’s important is that our clients are connecting with inspiring individuals and offering their services whenever the opportunity presents itself. At Palm View we want our clients in the middle of the herd. We want them well-known in the recovery community, building on a reputation that precedes them. By the time a client graduates our sober living program we expect them to be an integral part of their chosen twelve step fellowship.
