TROSA provides a place to stay and a source of income

TROSA, short for Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers is a two year innovative residential program that is geared towards substance abusers. The program helps affected individuals become more productive by providing education, work based vocational training, continuing care and comprehensive treatment.  Their only eligibility criteria to join the program is that the individual must have a strong desire to change. Their treatment programs are rendered in a drug free residential setting, with treatment delivered in stages to increase both personal and social responsibility.

The services offered by TROSA in Durham NC are completely free for affected individuals, and is made possible by businesses, donations, foundations and companies. Governed by a board of directors, TROSA is a non-profit organization, and has helped over 1,200 people graduate and move on to become healthy and productive members in their community. Their goal of their two year program is not only to provide sobriety, but also equip affected individuals with the tools needs to rebuild their lives and stay clean after they leave TROSA.

The hallmark of the TROSA Substance Abuse program is their vocational training services, which helps create a sense of shared responsibility and community. During the course of this program, individuals are taught a wide range of computer, phone, job skills and gain a strong work ethic. Some of the specific skills that are taught during the program are auto mechanics, lawn care, moving, sales, masonry, construction and warehousing.

TROSA Moving is one of the leading moving companies in the greater Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area. It is just one of the businesses operated by TROSA which provides residents with job experience and a source of income while they remain sober.

The clinical services offered by TROSA are based on gender specific treatment groups, educational workshops, and post traumatic stress disorder. These services are rendered by trained counselors, senior individuals and peer mentoring. The education program is extremely important to maintain recovery and those come to TROSA with either a high school or a GED are required to attend adult or literacy classes. After one year of attending the programs, eligible students can pursue college classes at the Durham Technical Community College.

The aftercare program at TROSA helps individuals make a safe transition from the program to the community. Programs include in the aftercare program are job search, counseling, providing transitional housing, counseling and support groups. If you feel that any of the programs offered by TROSA can help you become contributing community members, give them a call at 919-419-1059 to get started.