Ezra 10:4
About the Program
About The Program
Guiding Men Through Recovery:
This is a minimum six-month in residence program based on a Chirst-centered curriculum. It's focus is on aiding men in continuing their recovery process, and establishing a "new" healthy life... FREE from substance abuse and other life-controlling problems. A life that is free from criminal activity, one that holds the family unit in high regard, and that contributes to the community in which they live.
Our Part:
Is to help these men on their journey to recovery and regeneration. We are here to help them become morally and spiritually healthy, understand their personal financial problems, find employment, and assist them in their transition into a healthy lifestyle. We are here to present tools to guide them. We can't change them, only God can; with their willingness to allow Him to change them. A hammer is only as good as the one who yields it!
Our Objectives:
Are not to put back together the broken pieces of a man's life the way they were, but to build a new Christ-centered life that sees residents:
- Become free from a life of addiction
- Build and strengthen family relations
- Prevent crime and recidivism in their lives
- Become employable and learn financial responsibilities
- Accept reponsibility for their actions
- Learn how to be a giver, rather than a taker
- Learn respect for self, others, and those in authority
- Develop a foundational plan to daily maintain their new addiction free lifestyle
- Provided with a smooth transition back into the communtiy
Key Areas of Focus:
- Regeneration
- Inner Healing
- Discipleship
- Financial Accountability
- Community Integration
- Aftercare
- Personal Accountability
- Outreach
Program Elements:
The Victory Center programs and classes provide opportunities for the residents to maintain their recovery, including:
- Overcomers Groups
- Work-release programs
- Community Services
- Weekly Church activities
- Financial Stewardship classes
- Inner Healing classes
- Anger Management classes
- Employment/Life skills
- Aftercare follow-up
RULES
GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL:
1. Zero tolerance for drugs, alcohol, and tobacco anytime during program.
2. Zero tolerance for violence, or threats of violence, anytime during program.
3. Zero tolerance for racism
HOUSE RULES (PHASE I):
1. Any deviations from established program schedule must be pre-approved by Director.
2. All residents must participate in daily chores. Chores and cleaning of building will be done on a daily basis.
3. All residents must attend all classes.
4. All residents must attend all weekly Overcomers group meetings, Sunday afternoon outreach service and one Sunday church service. An attendance card will be issued for each client to be signed by teacher
5. No sexual innuendos anytime during program.
6. Random drug testing will be performed.
7. You are responsible to do your own laundry (according to the schedule).
8. Must refrain from all romantic relationships during program; must never be alone with a woman.
9. Each resident will have a “Buddy” in the program who will be your program partner and will provide feedback and input to your progress in the program.
10. Lights out at 11:00pm every night except Friday Lights out at 12:00am
11. Approved prescription drugs will be administered by staff. No pharmaceutical drugs such as tranquilizers, sleeping pills, or antidepressants.
12. Community service to be performed every Saturday from 9-12 when required.
13. Absolutely no weapons allowed on premise or in resident’s room; such as guns, knives, cutlery or needles. Tools that have been pre-approved for work site will be locked up between workdays.
14. All residents may have a maximum of $30/week of pocket money.
15. No residents allowed on first or second floor, unless accompanied by a staff member.
16. No TVs, computers, portable/home stereos, DVD players or entertainments systems are allowed in resident’s room
17. No outgoing or incoming phone calls during orientation (unless it is an emergency).
18. Proper hygiene to be preformed daily. If you run out of hygiene products ask a staff member and we will accommodate the necessities.
19. Proper clothing (shirts, jeans, shoes) to be worn during day.
20. All residents must be prepared and have all they need for the day, when they come to class.
21. All residents must be courteous during meal time; this means guests always eat first. No one goes hungry.
22. Random room searches performed by two people.
23. Room check for cleanliness will be performed, so clean your room daily.
24. Snacks and coffee are allowed before the class begins.
25. NO leaving class without permission except at break time.
26. Turn off lights and any electrical appliance when not in use.
27. Mail will be distributed in the dinning area, at suppertime.
28. No resident can invite guests to dinner or over night without permission from staff or Director.
29. All residents must follow daily schedule, and be on time – at all times.
30. Hat and hooddies should be removed during DEVOTIONS, CLASSES, MEALS AND CHURCH SERVICES.
31. All residents to sit together at outside church services and events.
32. If a staff should ask you to do something that is not in the rules you should comply and do what is asked without argument.
33. Learn and abide by the General House Rules herein or as communicated to me during my residency.
HOUSE RULES (PHASE II):
1. Same as PHASE I, with additional rules.
2. All transportation to and from the Center is the responsibility of the resident unless otherwise arranged. (PHASE II)
3. Vehicle keys must be turned in every night to staff. (PHASE II)
4. Request to have a night out by permission only. (PHASE II)
5. Weekend visits to wives allowed only with permission, and only after Saturday community service. (PHASE II)
CLASS RULES:
1. Be on time for class. You are to be in your seats at 9:00 am sharp.
2. Be respectful of the teacher, don’t interrupt.
3. Be respectful of the other students and allow them to speak without interruption.
4. If you have something to say, or a question, please be courteous and raise your hand; you will be given the opportunity to speak.
5. Come to class prepared. Bring your journals, notebooks, workbooks, pen, and Bible.
VISITING RULES:
1. No inappropriate behavior.
2. No cell phones, laptops, or any type of communication device, allowed in visit. (Please have your visitor leave them in their vehicle or with the staff member on duty).
3. No foul language, or any form of violence or threatening behavior.
4. All items being brought in must be turned into the staff before given to the resident.
5. Visits are to take place in the meeting room on the main floor (or the one downstairs) as long as there is a staff member around.
6. Visitors are not to be taken up to any of the other floors.
7. Any violations of these rules could result in a loss of visit privileges.