The philosophy behind the STRC program is to combine the best of both medical and social model approaches to alcohol and other drug abuse treatments. STRC provides medical support, intensive education and counseling, as well as reinforces the concepts and principals of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.

STRC respects the residents right to make his/her own choices and to recover at a pace that is comfortable for them. STRC does not use aggressive confrontational counseling, but relies on a variety of approaches that honor the resident.