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Applied in 2008

New Life Center Recovery Program

Union Mission Ministries

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 1.5
  • Program Participants Last Year: 15
  • Meets about 30 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 6 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 5

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Substance free.

Measure
Unannounced regular testing.

Outcome 2
Basic knowledge of Scripture and relation to everyday living.

Measure
Various assignments and tests related to structured lesson plans.

Outcome 3
Health improvement and healthy lifestyle maintenance.

Measure
Appointments with appropriate health care professionals.

Completion of structured course in healthy living.

Outcome 4
Obtain full-time employment prior to exiting program.

Measure
Regular monitoring of job search plan.

Transporting to job interviews.

Structured class in resume creation and job interviewing.

Outcome 5
Understanding of the addictive personality in general and specific personal problems of each individuals addiction.

Measure
Completion of structured lessons covering addiction, personality, inner healing and spiritual growth.

Change Process: (self-reported)

The overall program is based on beliefs and material endorsed by the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors. There are structured courses lasting up to 28 weeks as well as other additional assignments. Individual and group counseling is a weekly requirement.

The men are first confronted with the reality of their situation and then through the course work, group dynamics of residential living and individual counseling are provided the solutions by which they can change their lives for the better.

The men live in double rooms and share all the duties of maintaining their living environment. The facility is under 24 hour supervision of a successful graduate of the program.

As the men realize the truth of their addiction, they are introduced to scriptural truths of who God is and who they are in relation to God.

Also, participation in ongoing work projects either in the community or as a part of the larger ministry allows the men to interact with others whose lives are being conducted in a more positive and mostly Christian manner. These projects also give the men the sense of accomplishment and a chance to build self esteem.

The men are encouraged to initiate their own projects and to oversee others in the accomplishment of these projects.

It has been proven over the years that as the men grow in their spiritual maturity, move further away from the triggers that led them to addiction, and become more involved with others that they will leave the program with an excellent chance of living their lives as God intended.

Finally, for those with families the interaction with the family on a controlled basis is encouraged so that each man can deal with any negative issues within the family and begin to build positive, Godly relationships that will become a solid base once he leaves the program.