About HOW House – Whittier
H.O.W. House offers outpatient and inpatient treatment for individuals with alcohol and/or substance addiction. The program includes 12-Step Meetings, group therapy, individual counseling and more. H.O.W. House is located at Whittier, California.
A resident is given time to obtain a full-time job or to start an educational programs. If he is unable to fulfill these requirements, he will be expected to perform thirty hours per week of community service. Each resident pays a service fee of $600.00 per month, $300.00 every 2 weeks, or $150.00 weekly.
While living at H.O.W. House, all residents must attend 12-step meetings regularly, maintain abstinence, participate in weekly house meetings, and help keep the house clean. A house manager closely monitors the house.
Services include sober, supportive lodging, weekly group meetings, and monthly education sessions on the recovery and/or addiction process. They also provide information and referrals to other recovery-oriented services.
Residents are housed in 2 main rooms. These men receive food, cleaning supplies, linens, utilities, and access to a washer and dryer. They also get phone privileges within a limited calling area, and television with basic cable service.