Jericho Road
Ministries is a refuge for people that are lost and failing in life. In many cases, these people have been using
drugs and alcohol abusively, contributing to their desperate situations. This shelter provides an opportunity to
reflect on where they have been and where they are going, while set apart from
the mainstream of the world.
The goal for
each client served in our New Life Program is to see them leave our facility
self-sufficient and living in a permanent residence. This would entail their being placed in a job
that will sustain themselves and/or family.
Our program will consist of three Phases, each a minimum of 12 weeks
long. Those clients with the greatest
drug, alcohol, education and skill may take longer to reach their expected
goal. Pre-admittance screening of clients will help to ensure that those people
entering the program can succeed on their own in gaining self-sufficiency. Pre-admittance screening would keep people
with needs beyond our level of services from being admitted. These clients would be referred to hospitals
or other institutions specially designed to meet their specific needs.
We believe that
an integral part of our program is to maintain a basic set of rules and
guidelines for clients to adhere to and to enforce these as fairly and
consistently as possible. Program rules
and discipline are designed to teach clients that their actions have
consequences and to assist them in making good decisions for their future.
Shelter rules teach clients how to live obediently in the world.
Each client is
assigned chores to assist in the overall upkeep of the Shelter and to
contribute to their own support and self-respect while receiving treatment. We
call this the client’s Work Therapy Program.
This is an important part of our program in helping clients develop
better attitudes and skills for when they leave. Work helps establish better habits in working
relationships with other people.
Clients are
required to participate in the New Life Program classes each day. These classes
provide life skill training. The employment class teaches clients to prepare a
resume and learn how to interview for a job. Our addiction recovery and relapse
prevention class is designed to help each client apply spiritual principles to
overcome compulsions and addictions. The Personal Finance class is designed to
help clients manage their finances and be responsible with their financial
obligations. This class addresses communication skills, decision making,
problem solving and stress management skills. The Anger Management class is
designed to help clients understand themselves and the dynamics of personal
relationships at home, at work and in the community. In addition to these
classes, if a client does not have the equivalent of a high school diploma, they
are required to enroll in our GED Certificate program.
A variety of
other topical issues are studied in class and chapel settings. All classes are based
upon the Word of God. Individual study groups and one-on-one counseling are
provided all clients throughout their program. Clients are mentored to take
complete responsibility for their program and new life in Christ. Clients
attend Sunday worship services in the community.
