Gospel Rescue Mission - Bringing God's Love to the Least, the Last and the Lost

COURSE ONE: NEW BEGININGS.

New believers and prospects start this class ASAP. The course runs for 12 weeks, four days a week and will be finished by the start of Phase II. A survey of the Gospel of John and a video series, "The Sermon on the Mount" are included in this course, which teaches the basics of the Christian life.

COURSE TWO: DISCIPLESHIP.

The class meets four days a week starting in

Phase II and continuing through Phase IV. This is a very comprehensive,

10-month study on being a Disciple of Jesus Christ, focusing on practical application of truth from the Word of God that instructs people on how to live a wise, moral, responsible and lawful lifestyle.

COURSE THREE: ADDICTIONS GROUP.

The group meets three days a week starting in Phase II and continues through Phase IV. The course covers addiction's education, anger and grief management, relaxation, recreation, and self-rejuvenation. Field trips are held occasionally on Fridays.

COURSE FOUR: RELATIONSHIPS.

The course has four sections."Building Character" (Phase II, six sessions), "Morals and Ethics" (Phase II, eight sessions), "Building Relationships" (Phase III, 12 sessions), and "Setting Life Plan Goals" (Phase III, eight sessions), and must be completed before Phase IV. Classes are held periodically four days a week. Evening classes are held by arrangement.

COURSE FIVE: RELAPSE PREVENTION.

This class meets five days a week at starting in Phase II, and must be completed before Phase V. The course covers mental and emotional discipline, recognizing signs of relapse, overcoming powerful temptations, and controlling one's "heart" for the good of his spiritual health.

COURSE SIX: JOB TRAINING.

This training begins as soon as a prospect is assigned a work duty, and continues through Phase IV. The goals set for each student in Occupational Therapy must be met before starting Career Development. The course covers work ethics, building and maintaining job skills, work-place relationships, and personal responsibility.

COURSE SEVEN: CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER.

Students entering Career Development Center (in Phase III) are tested and evaluated, and appropriate goals are set to meet their educational needs. Students complete L/C and Work Therapy goals before starting Career Development. Each student is evaluated for proficiency in reading, writing, English and math, and given remedial lessons. Students needing GED's are assisted in preparing for the GED test. Students become computer-literate before Phase V. Classes meet four days a week, and on Saturday by appointment.

Career Development goals must be met before starting Phase V. During Phase IV, students are evaluated for career enhancement, and given skills to increase their pay rate, or referred to colleges or trade schools. Students meeting Career Development goals are guided to "living wage" employers ($9.00 minimum). Hours are arranged by instructor.

COURSE EIGHT: LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS .

Combination of staff and volunteer are instructors. Studies include "Budgeting Time and Money" (which must be completed before moving to Phase V), "Housing Search," "Wise Shopping," "Cooking For Singles," and "Maintaining an Efficient Household." These classes meet three days a week, starting in Phase IV, with evening classes available, as set by instructors.

Classes available outside the Mission include "Managing Finances," "Repairing Credit," "How to Buy a House," "How to Buy a Car," and "Management of Loans and Credit Cards." Classes are held on Saturday mornings, 9:00 a.m. to noon, as announced by Bank One and Flowing Wells Neighborhood Association and Community Coalition.

COURSE NINE: INVESTING IN MY COMMUNITY.

Students learn about local government, social services, civic organizations and opportunities to serve as a volunteer. Classes are held as announced, or at public community events.

COURSE TEN: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.

This requires six months of successful work between the student and his mentor, and with his Advisory Team. The student will make no decision to spend more than $25.00 without showing the expense in his budget, and getting the approval of his mentor. He will not change jobs, churches or addresses without the unanimous consent of his mentor and his Advisory Team. No certificate is needed for this. Letters of verification from his mentor and every member of his Advisory Team are required before Graduation.

MENTORS: Each staff member may mentor students, and follow their progress from the beginning of their relationship (Phase II or III?) through graduation.

THE STAFF: Six staff and two interns are currently attending to the needs of the students. The interns work with men on hold, prospects and candidates. On staff we have three Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselors, Ordained pastoral counselors, and an instructor with a degree in public education. Two-thirds of our staff are men who have successfully overcome addictions.

CRITERIA FOR PHASE MOVEMENT: This program is an individualized, self-paced educational program that is goal driven. After the "Assessment of Need" and "Treatment Plan" is completed for a student, his program outline will be developed. A uniform set of criteria is in use for the basic offerings of the program to determine the progress made, and current needs, of each student before proposing movement to the next Phase. This three-page document is called the Life Plan Progress Evaluation, and is open to all staff. The "Treatment Plan" is available only to Counselors.

HOW TO APPLY: The individual who is in need of an addictions recovery program must call or write on his own behalf, or come in for an interview.

1. Men who are incarcerated or in a health facility may call by phone, e-mail, or write to the "Intake Staff."

2. Men being referred by another agency may have their case manager send a fax or e-mail.

3. Once a request for an application has been received, our staff will communicate with the applicant.

4. A limited assessment of need and suitability for the program may be conducted and a decision to accept made before the possibility of a face-to-face interview.

5. Once a prospect has arrived at our facility, we will provide services, and give him two weeks to examine our program. If he does not wish to remain in the program, we will offer shelter services while he finds another suitable program or housing.

At any given time we have men waiting for an opening in the program. It is wise to begin communicating with us as early as possible.

FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT: Students are limited to certain activities outside the facility until they reach Phase V. Passes are issued for good reasons. When leaving the facility, students sign in and out. Exceptions to policy may be made when it is appropriate.

REASONS FOR REJECTION OF APPLICATION:

1. The program is full and there are suitable prospects on a waiting list.
2. The stated goals of the applicant are not compatible with program goals.
3. The combination of needs of the applicant requires expertise outside our training and certification.




COURSE ONE: NEW BEGININGS. New believers and prospects start this class ASAP. The course runs for 12 weeks, four days a week and will be finished by the start of Phase II. A survey of the Gospel of John and a video series, "The Sermon on the Mount" are included in this course, which teaches the basics of the Christian life. COURSE TWO: DISCIPLESHIP. The class meets four days a week starting in Phase II and continuing through Phase IV. This is a very comprehensive, 10-month study on being a Disciple of Jesus Christ, focusing on practical application of truth from the Word of God that instructs people on how to live a wise, moral, responsible and lawful lifestyle. COURSE THREE: ADDICTIONS GROUP. The group meets three days a week starting in Phase II and continues through Phase IV. The course covers addiction's education, anger and grief management, relaxation, recreation, and self-rejuvenation. Field trips are held occasionally on Fridays. COURSE FOUR: RELATIONSHIPS. The course has four sections."Building Character" (Phase II, six sessions), "Morals and Ethics" (Phase II, eight sessions), "Building Relationships" (Phase III, 12 sessions), and "Setting Life Plan Goals" (Phase III, eight sessions), and must be completed before Phase IV. Classes are held periodically four days a week. Evening classes are held by arrangement. COURSE FIVE: RELAPSE PREVENTION. This class meets five days a week at starting in Phase II, and must be completed before Phase V. The course covers mental and emotional discipline, recognizing signs of relapse, overcoming powerful temptations, and controlling one's "heart" for the good of his spiritual health. COURSE SIX: JOB TRAINING. This training begins as soon as a prospect is assigned a work duty, and continues through Phase IV. The goals set for each student in Occupational Therapy must be met before starting Career Development. The course covers work ethics, building and maintaining job skills, work-place relationships, and personal responsibility. COURSE SEVEN: CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Students entering Career Development Center (in Phase III) are tested and evaluated, and appropriate goals are set to meet their educational needs. Students complete L/C and Work Therapy goals before starting Career Development. Each student is evaluated for proficiency in reading, writing, English and math, and given remedial lessons. Students needing GED's are assisted in preparing for the GED test. Students become computer-literate before Phase V. Classes meet four days a week, and on Saturday by appointment. Career Development goals must be met before starting Phase V. During Phase IV, students are evaluated for career enhancement, and given skills to increase their pay rate, or referred to colleges or trade schools. Students meeting Career Development goals are guided to "living wage" employers ($9.00 minimum). Hours are arranged by instructor. COURSE EIGHT: LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS . Combination of staff and volunteer are instructors. Studies include "Budgeting Time and Money" (which must be completed before moving to Phase V), "Housing Search," "Wise Shopping," "Cooking For Singles," and "Maintaining an Efficient Household." These classes meet three days a week, starting in Phase IV, with evening classes available, as set by instructors. Classes available outside the Mission include "Managing Finances," "Repairing Credit," "How to Buy a House," "How to Buy a Car," and "Management of Loans and Credit Cards." Classes are held on Saturday mornings, 9:00 a.m. to noon, as announced by Bank One and Flowing Wells Neighborhood Association and Community Coalition. COURSE NINE: INVESTING IN MY COMMUNITY. Students learn about local government, social services, civic organizations and opportunities to serve as a volunteer. Classes are held as announced, or at public community events. COURSE TEN: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. This requires six months of successful work between the student and his mentor, and with his Advisory Team. The student will make no decision to spend more than $25.00 without showing the expense in his budget, and getting the approval of his mentor. He will not change jobs, churches or addresses without the unanimous consent of his mentor and his Advisory Team. No certificate is needed for this. Letters of verification from his mentor and every member of his Advisory Team are required before Graduation. MENTORS: Each staff member may mentor students, and follow their progress from the beginning of their relationship (Phase II or III?) through graduation. THE STAFF: Six staff and two interns are currently attending to the needs of the students. The interns work with men on hold, prospects and candidates. On staff we have three Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselors, Ordained pastoral counselors, and an instructor with a degree in public education. Two-thirds of our staff are men who have successfully overcome addictions. CRITERIA FOR PHASE MOVEMENT: This program is an individualized, self-paced educational program that is goal driven. After the "Assessment of Need" and "Treatment Plan" is completed for a student, his program outline will be developed. A uniform set of criteria is in use for the basic offerings of the program to determine the progress made, and current needs, of each student before proposing movement to the next Phase. This three-page document is called the Life Plan Progress Evaluation, and is open to all staff. The "Treatment Plan" is available only to Counselors. HOW TO APPLY: The individual who is in need of an addictions recovery program must call or write on his own behalf, or come in for an interview. 1. Men who are incarcerated or in a health facility may call by phone, e-mail, or write to the "Intake Staff." 2. Men being referred by another agency may have their case manager send a fax or e-mail. 3. Once a request for an application has been received, our staff will communicate with the applicant. 4. A limited assessment of need and suitability for the program may be conducted and a decision to accept made before the possibility of a face-to-face interview. 5. Once a prospect has arrived at our facility, we will provide services, and give him two weeks to examine our program. If he does not wish to remain in the program, we will offer shelter services while he finds another suitable program or housing. At any given time we have men waiting for an opening in the program. It is wise to begin communicating with us as early as possible. FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT: Students are limited to certain activities outside the facility until they reach Phase V. Passes are issued for good reasons. When leaving the facility, students sign in and out. Exceptions to policy may be made when it is appropriate. REASONS FOR REJECTION OF APPLICATION: 1. The program is full and there are suitable prospects on a waiting list. 2. The stated goals of the applicant are not compatible with program goals. 3. The combination of needs of the applicant requires expertise outside our training and certification.		click here to view our newsletter


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