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Short-Term Men's “Turning Point” Program Mission Statement The Short Term Program is for 90 Program Days. It's purpose is to create a safe environment where men can learn tools and strategies to break the cycle of homelessness and helplessness and understand the personal triggers that cause relapse into addictions. The Short Term Program does not replace the Long-term Program, rather it can be used independently or as a stepping stone to further healing through the long term program. Goals To meet the spiritual, social, emotional and psychological needs of men entering the Short Term Program To expose them to the Gospel of Christ. To meet the basic physical and nutritional needs of each man in the Program To refer Program Residents to appropriate services outside the Mission when appropriate. Ongoing Activities Three nutritious meals provided everyday. Clothing provided based on needs and availability of clothing. Free lodging for the period of 90 Progam Days and 45 days on successfully completing the Program. Primary Counselor and a Full time Chaplain available for Programs and meeting the various needs of the Resident. Weekly Groups on topics such as Spirituality, 12 Step Spiritual Journey, Denial, Accepting Responsibility, Relationships, Anger, Communication, Personal Growth, Handling Loss and handling control issues. Indivdual session on a weekly basis. Chapel Service will be held on Fridays at 11:00AM and Sundays at 6:00PM. A short devotion time called, “Time Out,” will be done every day, Monday to Friday at 7:30 AM. Free Bible and Christian literature will be provided to the Residents as needed. Weekly Bible Study is conducted by the Chaplain and the Men are scheduled to attend a Men's Group to address men's issues. Each person is encouraged to attend a Church on a weekly basis. Residents are taken to Retreats and Camps for spiritual upliftment Relaxation and Recreation. The Residents have access to the Recreation Room, Gym and TV Room for appropriate exercise and Recreation everyday. Recreational activities outdoors are organized. Activities include Bowling, Softball, etc. Work Therapy opportunity through the Distribution Center, Kitchen and Facility Maintenance. Meeting with mature men from the Community who would mentor Program Residents for positive growth. Facilities Used for Program Activities Chapel at the Men's Shelter Community(TV) Room at the Men's Shelter Gym/Recreation Room at the Men's Shelter Program Lounge in the Main Dorm.
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Short-Term Men's “Turning Point” Program

Mission Statement

The Short Term Program is for 90 Program Days. It's purpose is to create a safe environment where men can learn tools and strategies to break the cycle of homelessness and helplessness and understand the personal triggers that cause relapse into addictions. The Short Term Program does not replace the Long-term Program, rather it can be used independently or as a stepping stone to further healing through the long term program.

Goals

To meet the spiritual, social, emotional and psychological needs of men entering the Short Term Program
To expose them to the Gospel of Christ.
To meet the basic physical and nutritional needs of each man in the Program
To refer Program Residents to appropriate services outside the Mission when appropriate.

Ongoing Activities

Three nutritious meals provided everyday.
Clothing provided based on needs and availability of clothing.
Free lodging for the period of 90 Progam Days and 45 days on successfully completing the Program.
Primary Counselor and a Full time Chaplain available for Programs and meeting the various needs of the Resident.
Weekly Groups on topics such as Spirituality, 12 Step Spiritual Journey, Denial, Accepting Responsibility, Relationships, Anger, Communication, Personal Growth, Handling Loss and handling control issues. Indivdual session on a weekly basis.
Chapel Service will be held on Fridays at 11:00AM and Sundays at 6:00PM. A short devotion time called, “Time Out,” will be done every day, Monday to Friday at 7:30 AM.
Free Bible and Christian literature will be provided to the Residents as needed.
Weekly Bible Study is conducted by the Chaplain and the Men are scheduled to attend a Men's Group to address men's issues.
Each person is encouraged to attend a Church on a weekly basis.
Residents are taken to Retreats and Camps for spiritual upliftment Relaxation and Recreation.
The Residents have access to the Recreation Room, Gym and TV Room for appropriate exercise and Recreation everyday.
Recreational activities outdoors are organized. Activities include Bowling, Softball, etc.
Work Therapy opportunity through the Distribution Center, Kitchen and Facility Maintenance.
Meeting with mature men from the Community who would mentor Program Residents for positive growth.

Facilities Used for Program Activities

Chapel at the Men's Shelter
Community(TV) Room at the Men's Shelter
Gym/Recreation Room at the Men's Shelter
Program Lounge in the Main Dorm.