Programs FAQs

Residential treatment means that you live in the facility while participating in a robust treatment program for life-controlling issues. The Mission’s program is 12 months and includes different phases.

There's no substitute for time. Many of our clients have tried shorter treatment facilities and haven’t had success. A big part of that is because they are so chemically imbalanced that it can take a few months for them to even begin feeling like themselves and be ready to get to the root of their addiction in the first place.

A year-long program also gives our clients the time to work through different phases of the program so that they get to work on reintegrating with the community and facing potential triggers while still in a safe and supportive setting.

Because our clients are with us for 12 months, our staff gets to really know them for an extended period of time. That allows them to see people’s behavior and day-to-day emotions, so that they can help them work through those as they come up.

The structure of each day varies depending on the client and the phase of the program they are in. But all phases of the program include treatment hours. Those hours are made up of individual and group counseling, therapy, case management, treatment and recovery planning.

Clients also participate in daily chore assignments and in the last phase of the program may have jobs outside the Mission.

Because the Mission’s program is holistic, we also have idealized support, so clients have access to everything they need for a fresh start (including DUI school, dental treatment, medication adjustments, GED support, higher education connections and more).

All clients participate in our Learning Center, which is a computer lab setting where clients work with our teachers and volunteers through individualized education plans. Activities can include acquiring a High School Diploma or GED, applying for and starting college, creating or updating resumes, and establishing employment when starting the transitional employment phase.

Our program is broken down into four phases. The first three phases are 90 days each and include an everyday treatment component to varying degrees. The fourth phase, which is the last three months of the program, is a transitional phase. In that phase, clients have the opportunity to go out into the community and their daily schedule is less intensively structured.

No. Lack of funds or lack of insurance has absolutely nothing to do with getting into our Treatment Program. As a non-profit organization, we are funded by private parties who believe in our work. If you or a loved one comes, you don’t need to worry about costs.

Both! Most rescue missions are not licensed or certified so they cannot offer treatment programs for substance abuse. Many years ago, we decided to add certification to our credentials to show that we offer the highest form of care available. Currently no other rescue mission in California is both licensed and certified.

No. No one is required to be a Christian before they come to the program, and no one is required to be a Christian for graduation. But we want everyone to be aware that we believe that Jesus is the only one who can truly heal and transform lives. We do our best to serve clients in a way that reflects His love, grace, and mercy.

No. Many people believe they are all connected and all the same, but while we may share similar beliefs and structure, we are not formally connected together. Each rescue mission operates independently.