SunhouseWarriors.org

Welcome to Sunhouse

Serving Communities in Lodi and San Joaquin County, California Since 2003

P.O. Box 348, Lodi, CA.,  95241-0348 

Phone: (209) 365-0152

E-mail:  jorimmer@sunhousewarriors.org

Now Enrolling; No WAITING LIST!

Coming Soon . . . Our courses will be available for purchase online.

• What We Do:
  
       A specialized training program, Transitional Life Skills Counseling©, uses two unique approaches for students: A Career Re-entry course entitled, "Employment Re-entry Skills©" and a dual life-skills/substance use management course entitled "Ownership©". These two powerful courses are taught in tandem with each other. All courses and materials are designed with individuals in mind who may have failed in traditional treatment programs during prior recovery efforts. Sunhouse courses challenge students unlike any treatment experiences they have experienced and allows them to face life situations from day one in a healthy manner and secure environment. Years of research show that one of the best predictors of successful substance abuse treatment is gainful employment. Employment has been researched and positively correlated with retention in treatment. By holding a job, students have the opportunity to establish: A legal source of income, Maintain structured use of time, Improved self-esteem, and Reduce illegal substance use and criminal activity We take no excuses at Sunhouse as we know what it takes to become a Warrior on the battleground of recovery and life itself, not to mention the conviction and positive attitude which are required to succeed no matter what, who or why. 
  
  FAMILIES are WELCOME!
  
       Sunhouse believes all students with family or support systems should work in a realistic manner toward the student's recovery efforts. Often loved ones want to support students during their recovery process yet don't know where to start because of the exhaustion emotionally, financially and spirtiually. Therefore, 24-7 Telephone Crisis Support, is available to families of our students as well as the students themselves. There are naturally bumps in the road to becoming healthier and it is during these trying times all parties may be challenged the most. Daily structure toward becoming healthy is a challenge in itself. Issues once swept under the rug, denied or communicated in an unhealthy manner will become a part of the student's efforts to accept all responsibility to date for their current life situation. The student's former unhealthy behavior and the affect it had on loved ones will slowly diminish as positive solutions are used for growth within a family unit. Families are vital to our students and their recovery. Sunhouse invites your family to take this opportunity to clear the air, address important issues and to define healthier roles in you and your loved one's lives. Everyone is important!

If you thought treatment was just treatment . . . Think Again

"Sunhouse is a non-religious, non-12 Step alternative treatment option for those who want to concentrate on changing former negative behaviors into healthier ones."  J.R.

     As a co-founder of Sunhouse, I recently found myself in a bit of a corner regarding the type of "alternative treatment" Sunhouse provides. Okay, it wasn't much of a corner, but it did bring to my attention that, although we have provided services over the past 4 years to this community, it might be wise to explain the Sunhouse's goal as a treatment provider. First of all, this is real simple folks. Sunhouse was 'born' to be an "alternative program", as we found it to be the most humane thing to do by giving those we serve a choice regarding their treatment. Most of our clients have done traditional treatment (more than once or twice) and failed miserably as did I. Our definition for "traditional treatment" is defined as whatever program they tried prior to ours that did not work. The term "non-religious" signifies our commitment to the Bylaws under which we are incoporated as being 'non-religious in nature'. We are not qualified to teach nor coerce treatment through a religious foundation. Sunhouse believes religion to be a personal choice and stands outside of alcohol and drug treatment options for this particular population. The term "non-12 step" does not imply that we are "Anti-12 step" and we support the client's ability to seek whatever form treatment that will work for them, be it 12-step in nature or ours. Regardless of what form of treatment a person receives, the goal should be to get them the help they need at the time they need it most. We meet our clients where they are in life, without bias and provide the support required to move them into becoming healthier human beings. Sunhouse does not purport our program is the only and final solution to treatment, but we strongly support the availability and choice of treatment be more humane. Besides, "one size fits all", does not and should never apply to such an important aspect of recovery by providers and or those involved with this given population directly or indirectly. Life itself has proven over and again, one thing that works for one person will not be a guarantee of success for the next. Sunhouse does however, guarantee clients will reap the benefits of our program based upon their efforts while enrolled as a student. They will receive nothing more and nothing less. I want to "Thank" those who brought this to my attention as our intentions are solely honorable within the communities we serve and will only improve our goals as a provider.

Jo Jo Rimmer, Warrior4Life!

Quick Guide For Professional Referrals:

Does your referral meet any of the following criteria?  If so, they may be a candidate for Sunhouse services.

**  Not successfully completed residential treatment.
**  Been in residential or outpatient treatment more than twice.
**  Is mandated by courts or other legal jurisdiction to complete drug/alcohol treatment.
**  Has been continually spiralling out of control regarding their drug/alcohol issues.
**  Has not successfully stayed clean (more than 3 months) using 12-step or other traditional treatment options available.
**  Wants to do it 'their' way rather than use resources available.
**  Accepting S.A.P. referrals for DOT or E.A.P. evaluation clients

         All Referrals from outside agencies receive prompt and courteous service for your alcohol/drug placement needs. Competitive rates * Call today for more info

Why we do what we do

"After spending 365 days in a local residential treatment program, attending groups averaging four hours per day, it took less than ninety days after my ‘graduation’ to return to my previous lifestyle of getting high. I encountered an employee of my former program on the street while relapsing to the best of my ability, and he suggested I return and do another year. I asked him two questions and his answers will remain with me forever, 'What could I have done differently?' and 'Will I learn anything different this time?' His answers still haunt me to this day. "Nothing and No" were his replies."               

Jo Ann Ward-Rimmer, Co-founder of Sunhouse

This site and the spirit of Sunhouse is inspired by my deceased father, Mr. Jesse Ward.

"I love you Daddy. You taught me to live and not just survive."

Visit the "Who We Are" Page for info on instructors and student criteria!

While you're there; Be sure to check out our PDF files below, which gives you an inside look at how students are safely challenged to become healthy human beings.