New Life
While in our New Life Recovery Program, men and women will learn new methods to face the daily challenges they encounter.
Life transformation takes place through our three-phase process which includes:
- Daily Bible Study
- Individual Christian Counseling
- Addiction Recovery Classes
- Work Therapy and Life Skills
- Accountability
- Creating Healthy Relationships
- Chapel Services
- Church Attendance
- Personal Study
- Discipleship/Mentoring
- Outside Group Recovery Meetings
- Employment
- Housing
The Three Progressive Phases
Phase One – Stabilization / Application
The first 15 to 30 days allows an applicant to stabilize in sobriety and get into the routine of the New LifeProgram. There are detailed interviews with the prospective program members to determine if he or she truly wants help and if the Ogden Rescue Mission can help. If the Mission does not have the psychiatric or medical experience necessary to assist the individual we can transfer the client to one of our other facilities or to one of our partner agencies in a cooperative treatment plan. If the person has needs beyond our ability or if the potential program member does not think the fit is right, we will assist the applicant with referrals to other agencies.
Phase Two – Education
Accepted students participate in six months of education, counseling, life skills, and work-therapy. It is during this phase that students are matched with a staff counselor and work through our Bible-based recovery and relapse prevention curriculum. Life Skills and work-therapy are proven ways for those in recovery to build confidence and learn critical life skills as they prepare to return to the work world
The students attend two classes per day that include a Bible study and an addiction recovery group class, both taught by Mission staff. During this time, they also create new healthy relationships by connecting with their community mentor and the local church they have chosen to attend. It is also during this phase that the Mission helps the student resolve outstanding legal issues they may have.
Phase Three – Implementation, Employment, Housing, and Support
Once a student has completed the educational curriculum, he or she meets with our job placement coordinator to create a resume, work on interview skills, and actively seeks job openings in order to obtain full-time employment. We provide bus passes and continue to provide the clothing a person needs to succeed in the workplace.
Once a job is obtained, students learn how to apply their recovery skills to real-life situations they face in the workplace. While out in the “real world” they continue to benefit from the trusted and protected environment that the New Life Program provides. Students learn to budget and save so they can graduate and move into permanent housing. They also build a support team of at least four individuals who they can lean on after graduation. This team is critical to ensuring long-term success.
After Graduation
Healthy relationships continue through the graduate’s church and here at the Ogden Rescue Mission. It’s important for graduates to know they are not alone as they continue to work their recovery. There are options for students to continue to meet with their staff counselor and community mentor after graduation. Many of our graduates stay in touch for years and it is wonderful to see them as they continue to succeed – many even into the ownership of their own home.
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