Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself ... · myself a slave to everyone, to win...
Transcript of Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself ... · myself a slave to everyone, to win...
“Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made
myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To
the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those
under the law I became like one under the law (though I
myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the
law. To those not having the law I became like one not
having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but
am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the
law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the
sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.”
1 Corinthians 9:20-23
I’m Still
Here!!
Two are better than one;Because they have a good reward
for their labour. For if they fall,
the one will lift up his fellow:
but woe to him that is alone
when he falleth; for he hath not
another to help him up.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
F I Community Housing of Summit County
An Ohio Non-Profit Corporation
Who we are…
Established in 1995, F I Community Housing is
the Next Generation of Sober Living & Recovery
Support Services designed not only to assist
individuals, but also their loved ones.
We are A Christ Centered, Faith-Based, “GET
DOWN IN YOUR FACE”, program of
Recovery, providing services developed around
the needs of our community.
Our Mission StatementAs Peers and Professionals, F I Community Housing will
collaborate with Individuals, Staff, and the Community, to
provide and promote Recovery-Focused, Wellness-Based &
Trauma-Informed Recovery Support Services that will enhance
Personal Recovery.
By providing Safe, Supportive Assistance rooted in Biblical
Principles, and the sharing our Personal Recovery Journeys, F I
Community Housing will meet Emotional, Social, and Existential
needs, and Improve, Impact, and Change Lives Forever.
Through Our efforts, Millions will have Higher Self-esteem,
Higher Hopes for the Future, and Lives that will Enrich the Body
of Christ and the Communities in which We live.
Behind our efforts, and the principles
surrounding wellness, is the BELIEF that as a
foundation for recovery from mental illness,
drug addiction, and different forms of
harmful behavior…, there needs to be
available, on a broad scale throughout Ohio
and all of America, what is known as
Recovery Housing and Peer Oriented & Peer
Operated Supportive Services.
Our Vision
What We Believe… Substance use and mental health disorders seriously interferes with health, family functioning, job performance, and one’s sense of well being. They can be effectively treated with appropriate support, education, a relapse prevention & wellness plan, and on-going resources.
Abstaining from mood-altering substances and taking medications as prescribed, is one of first steps in the on-going development and maintenance of personal recovery.
“…can be effectively treated with appropriate support, education, a relapse prevention & wellness plan, and on-going resources…”
We believe that several
strategies, including
treatment, are necessary for
long-term recovery. F I
Community Housing was
developed to provide on-going,
structured, Peer-Driven
Recovery Support Services
including “Bridge” Housing to
individuals transitioning from
inpatient to home, while in
outpatient, and pre-treatment
Housing & Support through CPS
& RC’s.
We believe that substance
use, abuse, and ALL forms of
addiction, and mental health
disease, are a progressive
fatal illness that is not only
treatable,… but curable.
And Finally we believe in the support
and encouragement of new and existing
organizations expounding on the need
for more inpatient beds, outpatient
hours, and population focused services.
We will remain an avenue for hope for
the more than 65% of those completing
these modalities without stable or
temporary housing or supportive
services. Any adult, 18 years of age or
older who presents a need or through
assessment, a threat of relapse, or
worsening condition, may receive
assistance through F I.
Housing and Emergency Shelter
Participants are linked directly to Peer
Supporters within 24hrs of intake.
Above ALL else, We believe
RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE and should be easily
ACCESSABLE TO ALL seeking it…
Veterans
Co-Occuring
Disorders
Returning Citizens
Youth Offenders
So What EXACTLY is Recovery Housing?Unified by the essential elements of:
Safe, Alcohol- and Drug-Free Environments: (abstinence and compliance-focused living environments cushioned from a world where substance use the lack of accountability was the central focus)
Time: (an extended period for establishing and practicing healthy routines with a resident-driven length of stay)
Community: (create a safe, stable community of peer
support in which a person in early recovery can find a
foundation for lifelong recovery)
* Recovery concepts
need not be limited to persons in recovery from a substance use disorder. Recovery Housing can help broad groups of people. Almost anyone who is able to work, and/or needs a safe and therapeutic place to stay on a long term basis can benefit from Recovery Housing.
Can you be more
specific?
• AoD
• Mental Health
• Veterans
• General Homeless
• Displaced Families• Whomever has NEED
*Traditionally…Recovery Housing has been
deemed for those seeking recovery from a
substance use and/or a mental health
disorder.
Recovery Housing provides much more than a safe, affordable place to stay for individuals committed to rebuilding their lives. Recovery Housing offers an abundance of needed services to their residents without the dependence on government subsidies. Recovery Housing provides the caring and skill-building structure residents need to regain self-esteem. Residents are treated with dignity, and learn responsibility to themselves and others. For so long as THEY want it… residents also have a home to come home to. In fact, for some residents they have a true home for the first time in their lives.
Studies have shown that this type of structure and support can prevent relapse, AND ULTIMATELY lead into long-term recovery and increased compliance to medication regiments.
F I Community Housing Services Overview Drug-Free Transitional Housing
Stage Appropriate Recovery Coaching/Peer Support
Recovery Coaches (CCAR Model)
Certified Peer Supporters (Ohio Model)
Spiritual Support
Self-Help & Support Groups
Daily Life Skills Classes
Anger Management
Grief Recovery (Grief Recovery Institute™)
Marriage & Family Services
Marriage Education
Parenting Classes
Age Appropriate Child Development Classes
Vocational Training
Commercial Cleaning
Starting Your Own Recovery Residence
Employment Assistance
Pre-Placement (Soft Skills, Resumes, etc.)
Job Search Readiness
Post-Placement (Career Advancement Services)
While willingness to change any
unwelcomed condition or aspect of
their lives, various factors are
considered for the level of care
provided to those who contact us.
It is essential that the individual is
committed to taking an in-depth
look at current circumstances,
become comfortable enough to
accept it as being real at this very
moment, and uncomfortable
enough to assist US in developing a
plan of action to get the results
THEY desire.
RECOVERY
HOUSING
MEETS THE MOST
BASIC OF HUMAN
NEEDS
AND MORE!
Additional advantages include: Establishing the basic framework for learning life skills, such as
how to cook and clean, share maintenance responsibilities, and work as a team member with other residents of the home; and
Supplementing Recovery Housing with regular mandated attendance at 12-Step (AA or Alcoholics Anonymous, NA or Narcotics Anonymous), or similar meetings, Religious or spiritual meetings, and, where needed, the optional use of outside therapy or treatment in order to foster recovery.
In essence, Recovery Residences provide a mentoring environment through the trouble spots as residents work towards maintain their goal of
sobriety, and long term recovery.
Experience has shown that the advantages of
Recovery Homes are meaningful and that recovery rates following
a long term stay in a Recovery Residence can be substantial.
Some of the outstanding facets of Recovery Housing include:
* Creating an environment of “a new family” for residents.
* Requiring residents to work and assisting in finding employment in order
to pay their own, rent, ‘Bed Fees’, and expenses.
* Providing a source of payments to owners so that, once off the ground, no
subsidies are required for maintaining the sober living environment.
* Establishing a healthy therapeutic environment for residents along
with a structured and disciplined plan for living.
* Living in the home under the guidance of mature owner or manager;
who places the importance of well-being and clean living standards as a
first priority.
Referral /
1st Contact
The Life of an F I Participant
Director: Initial Interview/Screening
within 2hrs. Determination of
Intake or Referral
DO
ES N
OT M
EET
REQ
UIR
MEN
TS
Other Support
Service Providers
Treatment,
Recovery
Community Center,
Basic Needs
F I Community Housing
(Transport if Necessary)
Director: Face to Face
Interview &
Application
ExecutiveStaff:
Application
Review
Intake Appointment
Scheduled
Meets
Pro
gra
m R
equir
em
ents
Service/Needs
Assessment &
Intake Packet
Completed
Recovery Home &
RC Assigned
Programming &
Group Schedule
Agreements
Employment
Permanent
Housing
ASSESSMENT
Furniture
Bank
Utility Deposit
Assistance
CRISIS COUNSELING
INDIVIDUAL
COUNSELING
FAMILY THERAPY
PARENTAL
RESPONSIBILITY
Base
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FAITH-BASED
ORGANIZATIONS /
CLERGY
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
JOBS & FAMILY
SERVICES
Continued F I
Group Participation
Encouraged
Recovery Coach,
Mentor, &
Community
Resource List
AFTERCARE
F I C H Alumni
Association
PROCESS &
OUTCOMES
EXIT
EVALUATIONS &
INTERVIEWS
BEST PRACTICES
PLACEMENTREFERRAL
Glo
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rrals
Outcome Measures Discretionary (Services)
Housing Number of Participants housed: own/rent apartment,
room, or house (past 30 days) at intake and at 6-
month follow-up.
Criminal Justice Participants having had no arrests during the past 30
days at intake and 6-month follow-up.
Social Connectedness The number of Participants socially connected: self-
help groups (religious and non-religious), interaction
with family and/or friends during the past 30 days at
intake and 6-month follow-up.
Employment Participants employed full time (35+ hours per week)
or part time during the past 30 days at intake and 6-
month follow-up.
Abstinence from Alcohol Number of Participants who did not use alcohol during
the past 30 days at intake and 6-month follow-up.
Abstinence from Illegal
Drugs
Number of Participants who did not use illegal drugs
during the past 30 days at intake and 6-month follow-
up.
Social Consequences Experienced no alcohol or illegal drug related health,
behavioral, or social consequences in the past 30 days
at intake and 6-month follow-up.
Total Clients: 254
Total Housing Clients Served: 180
Total ATR Clients Served: 211
Community Service Hours: 2386
Community Projects Completed: 3
Neighbor Food Baskets (by Families): 161
Court Appearances: 17
Education: 5 (Enrolled and completed 3 full-time
semesters)
F I Community Housing 2014 Snap Shot
Abstinence from Mind-Altering Chemicals 30 days 60Days 90days 180days
88% 87% 64% 58%
Family Relationship: 94%
Employed: 89%
Transportation: 46%
Recommit: 2%
Saved: 89%
Baptized/Church Membership: 50%
Permanent Housing: 92%
94% TOTAL
TRACKED
Question:
What Is the BIGGEST Challenge in Developing
Recovery Housing?
No Why
No Why
No “Why”!!
“The BIGGEST CHALLENGE we face when
desiring to establish Recovery Housing in
our communities is that the focus is on
the how it’s going get to get done, ~vs~
the why it should be done. When our
WHY is big enough, the how doesn’t
matter.”
Funding
Lack of
Knowledge/Know-How
NIMBY
Denny M. Wilson
F I Community Housing, Inc.
619 Johnston St.
Akron, Ohio 44311
330 459-5563 Direct
888 422-2759
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To Learn More about Ohio Recovery
Housing, Recovery Housing, and
Recovery Housing Standards Visit:
Ohio Recovery Housingwww.OhioRecoveryHousing.org or email at
National Alliance for Recovery Residenceswww.narronline.org