The program, based on the rational authority role model, provides a positive, family environment where residents live and work together developing a sense of responsibility, caring, and cohesiveness. The staff represent the parents or rational authority figure. A chain of command must be followed in a disciplined, but nurturing setting. Three different strategies -- behavior, cognitive, and emotional therapy -- are implemented through techniques of transactional analysis in group and individual sessions, psychodrama, and branch groups. In addition to the therapies, the organization of the formal therapeutic community facilitates a prosocial force field. Both key staff and residents developed special programs to enhance activities, particularly resource centers and AIDS counseling. Self reported data on program efficacy indicates a positive response from participants. Plans are in progress to increase program capacity and to establish a transitional facility within the community.