Therapeutic Activities & Daily Structure
- Morning Meetings: A daily ritual that organizes the community, sets the day's goals, and affirms the core values of recovery.
- Encounter Groups (Peer Confrontation): Intense group sessions that provide direct, honest, and immediate feedback on dysfunctional behaviours, negative attitudes, and emotional management—all within a controlled, supportive setting.
- Work & Departmental Functions: Every resident is assigned a daily responsibility (e.g., kitchen, laundry, maintenance). This compulsory participation develops accountability, competence, and a work ethic.
- Educational Seminars & Workshops: Focus on psychoeducation, relapse prevention, managing feelings, faulty thinking patterns (rationalization, minimizing), and developing coping skills.
- Individual & Family Counselling: Structured sessions complement group work, addressing underlying psychological issues and preparing the family for the resident's re-entry.
Focus on Long-Term Recovery and Relapse Prevention
Our program is intensive and long-term (typically 6-12 months) which research consistently shows is key for those with complex substance dependence and chronic relapse history.
- Detachment and Commitment: New residents undergo a vital "settling in" period to detach from the old substance-using culture. This phase helps initiates the behavioural detoxification necessary for profound personal change.
- Progression and Reintegration: Residents progress through stages (e.g., Newcomer, Senior Resident), gradually earning privileges as they demonstrate increased personal responsibility, accountability, and sustained behavioural change. This mimics the stages of successful re-entry into society.
- Aftercare Planning: The final stages of the program are dedicated to creating a comprehensive post-treatment plan, including vocational guidance, housing arrangements, and connections to the Tripta Alumni Network for lifelong peer support.
An Inclusive, Supportive Environment
The atmosphere at Tripta Mumbai is one of tough love—high challenge paired with unwavering support—which is essential for deep personal transformation.
- Non-Judgmental Peer Support: The community offers a safe space where vulnerabilities are shared, and change is celebrated. Peers, who understand the struggle firsthand, are the most powerful agents of change.
- Staff as Role Models: Many of our staff members are individuals in successful long-term recovery, providing a powerful, living message that change is possible. All staff are highly trained in the TC model's philosophy.
- Equality and Acceptance: The TC structure ensures everyone, regardless of background or past, is treated with respect and given the same opportunity to contribute and grow. The focus is always on the "here and now" behavior and attitudes, not the past.
Facilities: Basic Comforts for Focused Healing
The Mumbai Centre facilities are intentionally focused on providing a clean, safe, and structured environment, prioritizing the work of recovery over external luxuries.
- Comfortable, Functional Accommodation: Clean, well-maintained shared dormitories that support communal living and peer bonding.
- Communal Living Areas: Dedicated spaces for group therapy, community meetings, and shared meals, facilitating the continuous social learning inherent in the TC model.
- Simple, Nutritious Dining: Wholesome, balanced meals are prepared on-site, with residents taking part in the planning and preparation as part of their daily work assignment.
- Structured Recreation: Activities are organized for physical and mental well-being, but within the framework of the TC schedule to promote structure and routine.
