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30 Day Intensive Program

­­­­­­­­­­01/01/21, Houston Texas – Open Door Mission introduces the 30-Day Intensive In-Patient Treatment Program (IIP). This program is designed to give the client meaningful insights into faith and evidence-based treatment. The SMART Recovery (Self-Motivation and Recovery Training) curriculum is introduced in this phase.  This intensive program helps the client realize the depth of his addiction and helps him to understand his personal recovery journey. During this phase, the client also completes a specified number of hours of computer-based academic education each week. The required hours vary, based on education level determined at entry. If the client desires to obtain a GED, a path to completion is presented. A typical day starts with morning spiritual devotion at 6:00am followed by breakfast. The first class starts at 9:00am and the last class finishes at 8:00pm. Lights out at 9:30pm. In this phase the client is designated as White Badge ES

Upon the completion of the 30-day program, the client is encouraged and invited to enter a voluntary 90-day Supportive In-Patient Treatment Program (SIP). The program is based on the client’s individual progress, not by time in the program. The client continues his study in SMART Recovery, and delves deeper into personal boundaries, seeking safety and mindfulness, creating healthy habits and relationships. The client is given job assignments on campus half of the day. The other half of the day, the client attends the remainder of SMART Recovery substance abuse treatment classes as well as continues his academic education and computer literacy skills. In this phase the client is designated as White Badge A/B

Upon completion of SIP, the client will be offered an opportunity to experience and take advantage of the ODM Education and Career Program. This program assists the client in obtaining a GED, (starting in the IIP Phase), as well as learning comprehensive job readiness. The client will get assistance with resume preparation, job search, interviewing skills, workplace expectations, and salary negotiating skills. Clients wishing to participate in all three phases of the program, will be in residence for 6-9 months.

Once the client is employed, he may continue to live at the Mission in the Transitional Living Quarters. This is offered at minimal cost, (currently $100.00/week), and includes room and board. The client may be referred to other partner sober living houses or acquire their own residence. Alumni of the Open Door Mission will experience fellowship, continued sobriety meetings, and shared accountability.

God created us to be in a community where we can thrive, prosper, and develop healthy relationships with others.

Open Door Mission is a faith and evidence-based recovery and rehabilitation program and facility helping the homeless in Houston TX since 1954. The Mission is dedicated to transforming the lives of the most severely addicted, destitute, homeless and disabled men in our community at no cost. Funding for Open Door Mission is sourced through foundations, individuals, churches, and corporations.

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