No person is denied services based on race, creed, sex, disability or national origin.

Admission to the Alan & Ann Craft DoorWay Drug/Alcohol Recovery Program

Eligibility Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Male
• History of substance abuse
• Desire and attitude conducive to change
• 5th grade reading level (English)
• Ability to obtain a Texas ID

Ineligible Applicants

• Active (untreated) communicable disease
• Unable to perform self-care
• Active felony warrants
• High-risk psychiatric medications, such as benzodiazepines or opioid maintenance.
• Serious psychiatric diagnosis
• Moderate to severe mental retardation
• Severe cognitive deficits/dementia
• Recent evidence of uncontrolled violent behavior
• Fugitive
• Registered sex offender
• Individuals restricted by Open Door Mission

Admission Process

• Type: Interview

• Times: Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30am-10:00am, first come first served

  (It is not required, but a phone call to the DoorWay Program Intake Counselor is recommended before coming, 713-921-7520 ext. 242.)

• Location: Open Door Mission

  5803 Harrisburg Blvd.

  Houston, TX 77011 map & directions

Question? Please contact Doorway Intake/ Resident Manager 713-921-7520 ext 242, mkelly@opendoorhouston.org.

Admission to the Russell M. Scott, Jr., M.D. Convalescent Care Center

Eligibility Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Homeless males
• Non-acute, short-term (90 days), convalescing medical conditions
• Self-care (includes ADLs, injections, and management of bodily functions)
• Independent in mobility
• Able to establish personal identification

Ineligible Applicants

• Active (untreated) communicable disease
• Unable to perform self-care
• Active (untreated) psychiatric illness
• Moderate to severe mental retardation
• Severe cognitive deficits/dementia
• Recent evidence of uncontrolled violent behavior
• Fugitive
• Registered sex offender
• Individuals restricted by Open Door Mission
• Terminal care patients

Admission Process

• Type: Referrals from hospitals, only

To Refer:

1. Print and complete the referral form

2. Fax the completed referral form and medical records to 713-923-8743

3. Contact Social Services Director at 713-921-7520 ext. 219 or ext. 220 regarding the referral at least 24 hours in advance of the anticipated dis-charge date

• Times: Referrals, Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm. Patient admission, Monday through Friday, before 4pm (no weekend or after hour admissions)

• Location: Open Door Mission

  5803 Harrisburg Blvd.

  Houston, TX 77011 map & directions

Questions? Please contact Social Services Director 713-921-7520 ext. 219, kbesch@opendoorhouston.org.

Admission to the Education Center

Eligibility Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• 5th grade reading level

Ineligible Applicants

• Recent evidence of uncontrolled violent behavior
• Fugitive
• Registered sex offender
• Individuals restricted by Open Door Mission

Admission Process

• Type: Written test (reading, language, and math)

• Times: Tuesday/Thursday 9am to 11:30am or 6:30pm to 9pm
  
  Please be punctual, as these are time tests. If a prospective student is late, they will
  not be allowed to test at that time. Prospective students must also bring a valid Texas
  driver's liscense or Texas identification card.

• Location: Open Door Mission, 5803 Harrisburg Blvd., Houston, TX 77011  map & directions

Questions? Please contact the Education Center at 713-921-7520 ext. 221 or 240 or
nmcclellan@opendoorhouston.org.