Discipleship House

Discipleship House serves men who are struggling with addiction and seek a faith-based program on which to build their new life.

We provide transitional housing, case management, skills building, and Christian discipleship to up to 14 men at a time that are either homeless or in danger of homelessness. During their time at Discipleship House, residents work with a case manager to connect with community services that will assist them in their desire to stabilize their lives and avoid future homelessness. Services include connections with alcohol and drug rehabilitation services, counselling, and housing assistance. Residents also participate in work therapy to help aid them in their eventual return to the workforce. A key element of their recovery is participating in Bible study, prayer meetings, and Christian and life skills groups designed to build them up as Disciples of Christ. Residents live in shared bedrooms and can stay for up to 12 months.

IMPACT

·        37 homeless and/or addicted men spent time at Discipleship House last year, trusting God to help them overcome their addiction

·        11 men were trained in a new work-therapy initiative, Samaritan Coffee Roaster, where they learned skills that they can use when they reenter the work force

·        30 men received assistance with mental health issues

·        20 men received assistance with their formal education or with their finances

·        34 were helped with employment and housing