The New Life program gives people with histories of abuse, addiction,
and homelessness a chance to become self-sufficient, productive members
of society.
The program, offered at The Crossing, Harvest
Farm, and Champa House, combines spiritual, emotional, and addictions
counseling with academics, Bible study, and work therapy into a curriculum
that lasts up to 27 months.
Program residents advance through five phases of ordered, staged growth
in: academics/literacy; program performance; spiritual/psychological/social/emotional
growth; relationship and life skills; and work habits. Progress in
these areas brings increased responsibility and privilege, the reward
of graduation, and a "new life!"
The Program
Pipeline (The Crossing and Harvest Farm only): New residents
learn about the program, receive duty assignments, and are given health,
psychological, and educational evaluations.
5 Phases:
Orientation: Residents identify goals such as obtaining sobriety, overcoming
personal problems, and making educational progress. Using this treatment
plan, counseling, addiction therapies, and education work begins.
Stabilization: Residents accept and develop disciplines to reach established
goals.
Application: Residents attend church activities, complete educational
track, may work part-time, and/or begin higher education classes.
Initiation: Residents form new, healthy community relationships, continue
higher education, mentor lower phase residents, and may work full-time.
Independence: Residents develop an independent living plan and demonstrate
self-sufficiency through career employment, financial savings, and spiritual
maturity.
Post-Graduate Program
Many New Life program graduates go on to the Post-Graduate Program,
which provides further mentoring, accountability, counseling, and financial
aid. Graduates mentor others and volunteer at the Mission, while continuing
random drug tests.
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