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Mission Statement ...
Our mission is to empower men to become self-sufficient, to lead productive lives and to provide their children with a nurturing, healthy environment. Considering this, only those individuals who absolutely match the requirements and who are interested in meeting the program goals should be referred to New Horizon's. The established criteria will aid referring parties in determining whether or not a person may be appropriate for this program. Please carefully consider this criteria in your referral to ensure a positive experience for the applicant. A Complete Transitional Living Program For Men ...
The issue of homelessness is not going away, rather it is increasing. Changes in social policy and many cultural issues have added to the problem. This program is designed to address the specific issues surrounding the majority of homeless men. These issues include men who are disadvantaged, disabled, undereducated, chemically dependant or unemployed. They come from the streets of the city, the suburbs or the working class and from every race. They share one thing in common: They are all reaching out for someone to help them.
Stability
The long-term approach of the New Horizon's provides a place to stabilize and the time to make positive change possible. The program may be successfully completed in 12 months or last up to 2-1/2 years, depending on the needs of the individual. Applicants should mindfully consider this commitment before entering the program. | | Structure
Discipline and time management are imperative skills for an adult. New Horizon's prepares its residents for the business of real life. With a very active schedule, residents are guided through a structured phase system which offers increased privileges at each level. | | Education
The educational program is designed to meet each individual's learning needs. The curriculum teaches basic skills, offers the opportunity to earn a diploma and features computer skills training, vocational training and career development. | | Cooperative Living
Residents work together to help one another become successful. They rotate responsibility for cooking, household chores, facility maintenance and leading group devotions. | | Financial Management
New Horizon's provides professional financial advisors to help residents in developing and maintaining a personal budget. Residents contribute monetarily and they receive incentive certificates for future expenses as they successfully complete stages in the program. These certificates help them with expenses like rent, furniture and further education. | | Spiritual Guidance
Attendance to a Biblically-based church, daily devotions and weekly Bible studies are provided and required. | | Counseling
Residents receive weekly individual and group therapy sessions to address current and past issues which affect their personal development. | | Addictions Recovery
New Horizon's will consider applicants who are in recovery from addictions only after they have successfully completed an in-patient detoxification program of at least 21 days. Outpatient therapy, support groups and random alcohol and drug testing will be required for this area. | | Transportation
Transportation is provided for people in the program for doctors appointments, court hearings, parole check-in and legal counseling and other similar appointments. Transportation to and from work may also be provided under certain circumstances. A nominal mileage fee is required. |
Acceptance Criteria ... 1. The applicant must have a sincere desire to change and a willingness to accept help in his life. 2. The applicant must believe in and desire to adhere to basic Christian doctrines. 3. The applicant must be referred in writing by a church or Social Service agency. 4. The applicant must be 21 years of age or older. 5. He must be committed to furthering his education in order to find employment that will adequately support a family. 6. He must be free from communicable disease. A physical examination may be required to verify this information. New Horizon's is an extension of The Lorain County Mission. |
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