OPEN DOOR CHRISTIAN HOMES

Our program focuses on growing a man spiritually while addressing the specifics of addiction.

MISSION STATEMENT AND PHILOSOPHY

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. residential program, for addicted males over 18 years of age, lasting a minimum of six months, is designed in four phases: Beginner, Intermediate, and Graduate levels. Residents progress at their own pace, earning their way to the next higher level by meeting certain specific goals. Close, personal guidance is given each step of the way. At the core of our program is spiritual development through participation in Christian activities.

The Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. program focuses on growing a man spiritually while addressing the specifics of addiction. We seek a man to grow in his relationship to God while gaining successful employment and working a recovery program. We believe in the 12-steps of recovery and also believe that Jesus Christ is the power behind the 12-Steps. We seek to work with many facets of a man’s life, in a goal of showing the man a new, Christian, sober way of life that really works.

Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. is a Christian-based, family-oriented, residential program utilizing church attendance, Celebrate Recovery and other Twelve Step programs, and counseling by staff.

Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. is a non-medical facility and does not provide nursing care nor does it issue prescription medications. If such medical services become necessary, Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. does not agree to provide those services, or will Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. be held responsible for providing such services.

Acceptance into Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. only provides the opportunity to participate in the programs offered. Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. offers no guarantee as to the results of the therapeutic programs.

A person who has been accepted for admission can be terminated from the program at any time and this is up to the discretion of the staff of Open Door Christian Homes, Inc.

Admission Criteria:

1. Ages 18 and over. Male only.
2. Must have a strong desire to grow as a Christian.
3. Should preferably have completed the in-patient program at Penfield Christian Home or other approved institution.  Any Admission from any program other than Penfield requires a unanimous vote from the management committee.
4. Must be physically and mentally capable of full time employment.
5. Must be free of any communicable disease.
6. Must be willing to take the Twelve Steps to Recovery.
7. Must be willing to follow all rules and regulations and to cooperate with staff.

Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. is a member in good standing of the Penfield Christian Home, Union Point, Georgia, and joyfully adheres to its advocacy of growth through Jesus Christ. (See attached brochure.)

Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. has a special relationship with Penfield. We refer clients to them as the "in-patient treatment program of choice" and they refer their clients to us as the "recovery residence of choice." Our relationship with Penfield and referred clients is so successful (an unusually high recovery rate) that we have a verbal commitment for their clients to be considered first ahead of all other referral sources when we have a vacancy.

PROGRAM RATIONALE

We believe that drugs are a symptom of a man’s underlying life problems. We address all areas of a man’s life, treating the drug use as a symptom not the cause. Our primary goal is for a man to grow spiritually, therefore freeing him from the grip of drugs and alcohol. We also address the practical issues of a man’s life, knowing for a recovery to be successful, one must address the legal, vocational, and other problems founded in addiction. We want our residents to have a full, complete life with purpose and direction, so that the thought of returning to the addiction is not an alternative.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Open Door Christian Homes Inc. is an autonomous, non-profit (501C3) corporation run by voluntary staff. Frank Rodriguez serves as Executive Director of Open Door Christian Homes Inc., handling the day-to-day operations. Michael James serves as Assistant Director, aiding Frank in the operation of the ministry. Both the Director and Assistant Director are reachable by phone as needed. Gary James, Open Door Christian Homes, Inc.’s Chairman and founder, is also available.

Open Door Christian Homes, Inc. offers admission interviews, Bible study, Celebrate Recovery study and meetings, attendance and participation in church activities, and other many other services or activities. Residents are required to attend 12-step meetings, have a sponsor, and take the 12-steps of recovery.

OPERATING PLAN

Open Door Christian Homes Inc. is a non-profit corporation (501c3), chartered under the Laws of the State of Georgia, is governed by a Board of Directors, who oversee the actions of the Executive Director, who has the direct responsibility for the day-to-day operations, both clinical and administrative. COS and MAC Bryant Miller of Penfield is available to address any major clinical problems. The staff is voluntary and consists of the Executive Director, Assistant Director, and two Senior Residents who are responsible for for clinical and administrative services to residents.

STAFF

Frank Rodriguez, Executive Director

Michael James, Assistant Director

Debbie Rodriguez, Assistant Director 

Tom Plagenhoef, Administrator

4 Graduate Phase, Senior Residents

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gary James, Chairman

Frank Rodriguez

Michael James

John Dixon

Ray Tyson

Mitch Stone

Mark Hendrix

CONTACT US

ADDRESS:

Open Door Christian Homes, Inc.

176 Debbie Drive

Adel, GA 31620

PHONE:

229-223-4589

229-686-0643

E-MAIL:

opendoorchi@hotmail.com