The Hope Bus Trio gets a warm Welcome at the Charlotte Rescue Mission from Rev. Tony Marciano, Shante Anderson – Facility/Case Manager and Delita Chavis – Subst. Abuse Counselor 1 & Family Counselor.
Recovery Program
Our first tour is at the Dove’s Nest – the Women’s Program- where we learn about the program and get to meet the ladies during one of their classes. It is impressive how much passion, energy and time Rev. Tony Marciano, Shante Anderson – Facility/Case Manager and Delita Chavis – Subst. Abuse Counselor 1 & Family Counselor put in to help their clients to get back on track.
After visiting the Dove’s Nest (Women’s Program) we relocate to ‘Rebound’ – the Men’s Program and hear some very moving stories from 2 men that went through the program, found their way back and are now mentors for men in the current program.
Charlotte Rescue Mission (CRM) provides residential programs for homeless, jobless men and women with alcohol and drug addiction issues. Their clients typically have few options available to them because they have no health coverage to help them enter a recovery program to realize a new life of sobriety. The professional recovery programs and additional services Charlotte Rescue Mission offers to support these individuals are provided to them at no cost.
They serve a fragile, at-risk population. The men and women coming to the Mission are aware of a need to make radical changes in their lives. In 2004, over 500 men and women participated in our recovery programs. Seventy four percent of our clients admitted in 2004 were homeless.
The average client has been in jail or prison two to three times and some of them suffer from malnutrition. Over 70% are dually diagnosed with addiction problems, as well as mental or emotional problems. Homelessness is often the factor that triggers a realization that drug and alcohol abuse has ruined their lives. Mission clients are relapse-prone addicts that society has given up on, and many have given up on themselves. There is a waiting list for entry into the Mission’s programs.
There are limited programs offered to those without insurance or funding. In addition, the community has witnessed changed lives in many of our clients and knows the Mission gives hope to those battling with addiction. They serve adults 18 years and older. Their clients come to the Mission based on the positive reputation we have built over the last 67 years often on the recommendation of someone familiar with the program’s success rate, including our former clients. Referrals are made by: probation officers, Mecklenburg County Detox, other substance abuse programs, church pastors, program graduates, coworkers, friends and family members.
Men and women come to the Charlotte Rescue Mission from all walks of life. Each person, regardless of how they learn about the Mission, personally calls to request admission into our program to indicate their commitment to begin their recovery. Each client has his/her own personal story and we work with them to help them address the issues that have brought them to our doors and have kept them from living a full and productive life. To get more information on the Women's Program (Dove's Nest) or Men's Program (Rebound), visit: http://charlotterescuemission.org/
The Rescue Mission is an amazing program that supports the client through the whole process. After the 120 days of intensive recovery program, the Continuing Care Division provides an additional eight months of on-going treatment in a safe environment.
Continuing Care Division offers
· Employment readiness preparation
· Employment support
· Continued education in the application of Grace, Interpersonal Boundaries, Money and Time Management
· Residence are required to agree to financial management instructions
· Skill building in the areas of computer literacy
· Weekly “Process/Problem Solving” group
· Continued sober support development
· Spiritual growth
Half Way House
After clients complete the 90 day program, they may opt for a 45 day extension in our vocational rehab program. This allows clients to look for gainful employment while remaining in a safe, sober environment. Many of our clients decide to apply for a Pell-grant and enroll at CPCC. During this time, the client usually remains in his therapeutic job slot (unless he has outside employment). They are still required to attend AA or NA meetings.
After the 45 day extension, clients may then apply to move into our half way house. This building is located next to our main campus building and has 14 beds and a full time counselor on staff. Clients must have a job in order to stay and are required to pay a program fee. This is a stepping stone back into society. Again, they remain in a sober environment and are contributing members of society. Some clients move into the half way house and are hired at Charlotte Rescue Mission to perform various job duties such as van drivers, facility techs & med techs.
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