As you may know, our women’s program, Dove’s Nest, has only 12 program and 10 ‘continuing care’ beds.  The waiting list for admission is usually about 6 months.  Last year, our board of directors voted to expand the facility from a total of 22 beds to 90 beds.  Visit our new Dove’s Nest Capital Campaign page to learn more and to find out how you can get involved in this incredible opportunity.

Popularity: 87% [?]

Dove’s Nest, Charlotte Rescue Mission’s women’s recovery program, opened its doors in 1992. The 12-bed residential home in the heart of historic Dilworth, provides a structured, yet loving and stable living environment, with a dedicated staff aimed at helping women understand and deal with the core issues of addiction as a disease.

The program provides a loving, highly-structured Christian environment to help women understand and deal with the core issues of their alcohol and/or drug addiction. The intense 120-day program focuses on spiritual, physical, social and psychological recovery. Within each of these areas, issues of shame, isolation, all types of abuse, codependency and lack of boundaries and structure are addressed. After the 120 day intensive program clients may opt for an eight month extension in our continuing care division.

Dove’s Nest offers more than a clean bed, clothing and nourishing food. Women learn how to live a life of sobriety and have a daily personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The program is women-specific, with a staff dealing with all women’s issues including mental, emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Our clients come to Dove’s Nest to rest, mend, heal and gain a new direction in their lives.

Our dedicated staff is made up of certified substance abuse counselors, licensed clinical addiction specialists, ordained pastors with Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. Their goal is to teach the women coping skills and tools needed to live and maintain a life of sobriety. The program focuses on all aspects of addiction including shame, isolation, abuse, codependency and lack of boundaries and structure.

Popularity: 39% [?]

In 2008, Dove’s Nest re-opened their Continuing Care Division.  This 10 bed facility located in the Uptown area provides a means for Dove’s Nest graduates to step back into society.   As with Rebound’s halfway house, the women need to be employed or actively seeking employment in order to qualify.  After the 120 days of Dove’s Nest intensive recovery program, the Continuing Care Division provides an additional eight months of on-going treatment in a safe environment.

Dove’s Nest Program Continuing Care Division offers:

• Employment readiness preparation
• Employment support
• Continued education in the application of Grace, Interpersonal Boundaries, Money and Time Management
• Residence are required to agree to financial management instructions
• Skill building in the areas of computer literacy
• Weekly “Process/Problem Solving” group
• Continued sober support development
• Spiritual growth

Client’s may earn gradual community and society integration involvement. Family members continue with bi-weekly multi-family group meetings and support group involvement.

Popularity: 26% [?]

Facts necessary for prospective clients and referral sources about the CRM Dove’s Nest Program. The women’s specific recovery program is a four to twelve month program that follows a diagnostic period that last approximately two-weeks.

Client Eligibility:

Prospective clients must call the Admission’s Coordinator personally & follow directions given. We currently work from a waiting list. 704-332-3999 ext. 13 (Leave your name and a number where you can be reached within 24 to 48-hours.)

A client must:

• Be 18 years or older
  • Be motivated for making major life changes and willing to following directions
  • Have a original valid photo identification AND social security card upon admission.
  • No legal or other outside issues that will create disruption of the client’s program
  • Submit to a full drug screen with includes alcohol upon admission
  • Be medically & psychiatrically stable
    • Able to sit for an hour at time
    • Climb stairs
    • Not on any medications that contain benzodiazepines, barbiturates, alcohol, narcotics or anti-psychotic medications.
    • If pregnant, not over 12 weeks gestation WITH a current obstetrician approval for the program AND a viable aftercare or supportive residence in place post-discharge
  • Be able to read on a 7 th grade level
  • Speak, hear, read & write English
  • Since are not hospital based, we cannot admit women that have chronic medical conditions requiring frequent medical appointments, eating disorders and certain types of personality and psychiatric disorders (check with the admission’s coordinator.)
    • Have at least a 30-day supply of medications
• Family members that wish to gain visitation privileges must follow the directions of the Family Counselor and become active in the program which may include involvement in our weekly Family Program AND/OR mandatory Ala-non meeting attendance

Following a two-week diagnostic period a client may be admitted into:

• During the Diagnostic Phase clients experience:
  • Assessments and Care plan completion
  • Those without insurance obtain a medical sliding scale card
  • Screening at the local health department
  • Mental Health evaluation
  • Learn the basic program schedule environment

Phase One – 120-day structured program, clients will experience weekly individual counseling, group therapy, education classes and various activities, living skills training, biblical application for emotional wounds and sober support group development
Phase Two – our Continuing Care Division (CCD) is approximately 240-days in length and designed for women that:

• do not have supportive and safe environments to return to
• have chronic relapse traits
• have previously completed this program and are eligible for readmission

Popularity: 31% [?]

The Primary requirement for admission to the Rebound Men’s Program at the Charlotte Rescue Mission is that the individual seeking admission must call for himself and participate in a telephone screening to determine his appropriateness for the facility. We understand the concern and frustration family members and friends may have regarding the chemically dependent person, however, the chemically dependent person must demonstrate some desire to enter treatment, and calling for admission himself begins the recovery process. Click here for location of Charlotte Rescue Mission .

Additional Admission Requirements are:

1) Abuse of a mood or mind altering substance within the previous 30 days.

2) Commitment to be compliant upon admission with program structure and policies for the entire 90 day + time period.

3) Must be physically capable of going up and down several flights of stairs.

4) Must not be on intensive probation.   If the individual is on regular probation, then their probation officer must fax a letter stating that they have permission to attend our program.   No probation or parole officers are permitted to visit with clients at this facility.

For Potential Clients

Admission to Rebound begins with a phone call. You must call for yourself and if you leave a message, it has to include a return number where we can reach you.
When you call or your call is returned, you will participate in a screening interview. During the interview you will be asked about some of the following:

• Previous admissions to Rebound if you have been here before
• The last time you used
• Reason you are seeking treatment at this time
• Your current legal status
• Your current medical condition
• Your current psychiatric condition
• Your ability to participate in therapeutic work
• Any anticipated needs beyond what the program offers

Based on the information you provide, an admission appointment will be scheduled. Please understand that the admission date is provisional – meaning that having an appointment is not a guarantee of acceptance into the program. Additional screenings take place once you get here. If you want to get into the program, you have to be honest in the interview process.
In order to bed admitted on the day of your appointment, you must:

• Be able to pass a breathalyzer and urine drug screen (there are no exceptions for this)
• Bring a photo ID
• Pass a medical screening conducted by a nurse at the facility

Once you are admitted to the program, you will complete paperwork, participate in orientation, participate in group discussions, and attend in-house functions like chapel and 12 Step meetings until a bed becomes available. You will be able to contact your family/friends via payphones while you participate in PreProgram.

What to bring

-  Clothing for 2 weeks
-  Laundry detergent
-  Hygiene items (soap, shampoo, razors, etc)
-  A belt
-  A lock for your locker
-  Shower Shoes
-  Reading material appropriate for a Christian environment
-  Photo ID
-  Social Security Card or voucher from Social Security

What Not to Bring

-  Drugs or drug paraphernalia
-  Vitamins
-  Personal medication*
-  Includes prescribed medication, over the counter medication, vitamins, cough drops, etc., syringes, first aid supplies, antibacterial creams, peroxide, iodine etc.
-  Mouthwash that contains alcohol
-  Spray cologne
-  Hair products containing alcohol
-  Isopropyl alcohol
-  Metal nail files
-  Scissors (including manicure scissors)
-  Hair clippers**
-  Hair dryers
-  Electric razors
-  Straight razors
-  Personal iron
-  Alarm clock (any kind that makes noise)
-  Personal lamp
-  Personal fan
-  Television
-  Walkman or other personal music device (tape / CD player)
-  Computer
-  Phone
-  Pager
-  Inappropriate books, magazines, pictures, catalogs, calendars
-  Cards, dominoes, or other games***
-  Sports equipment**
-  Flashlights
-  Personal appliances
-  Flammable substances (butane, lighter fluid, etc)
-  Weapons (any item deemed dangerous) including toy weapons, live bullets, box cutters, pocket knives, personal knives, scissors
-  Personal work tools
-  Room deodorizers
-  Candles
-  Aersol sprays regardless of content
-  Cleaning supplies
-  Cameras
-  Food and drink, including candy and gum, includes sugar or other artificial sweetener
-  Silverware, plates, glasses from cafeteria

Extra pillows, mattresses, blankets, etc

* If approved my nurse must be marked and initialed
** May be checked in and out of assistant client coordinator’s office
*** Available in canteen / TV room area

Popularity: 23% [?]

The Charlotte Rescue Mission Rebound men’s program provides a five-fold, client-centered treatment approach addressing spiritual, mental, physical, social, and vocational needs to battle addiction.  The objective is to help individuals fighting addiction and homelessness to accomplish spiritual, mental, physical, social, and vocational goals and be free of addiction.

Outcome-based planning uses client needs and program goals as a foundation for program and design decisions.  Outcome-based Evaluation and follow upis a systematic assessment of individual and program success regarding intended goals/outcomes.

Outcome planning and evaluation focuses on questions like…

• How has our program made a difference?

• How are the lives of the program participants better as a result of the program?

• Have target outcomes or program goals been met?

Beginning in October of 2006 Follow-up interviews began.  The interview generally takes place via the phone, however, other methods of interviewing have included both email, and interviews in person.  Follow-up interviews are performed at set time intervals (30-days, 60, 90, & 1 year) from a client’s completion date. The follow-up interview is comprised of 10 standard questions and covers all aspects of the Charlotte Rescue Mission recovery model.  The follow up calls help to provide us information as to how clients are doing since completing the program.  However, it is often a struggle to maintain the most current contact information with our client population as their locations and contacts often change.  In 2007 29% of contacts were reached.

Of those 29%:

92%  YTD were sober at 30 days from completion.
90% YTD were sober at 60 days from completion.
70% YTD were sober at 90 days from completion.
73% YTD were sober at 1 year from completion.

Popularity: 15% [?]

“What is my role when a member of my family is in treatment? Should I attend educational classes and support groups? Are there community resources available to help? How can I have a healthy relationship with my loved one?”

These are some of the questions family members ask when a loved one comes into treatment. The Rebound Family Program attempts to answer these questions, and serve as an educational resource and support base to those who have a family member at Rebound.

Many families believe that once a loved one enters treatment, life will return to normal. However, sine addictive behaviors affect the family as a whole, there are many points to address.

The Rebound Family Program meets once a week. It is available to those who have family members in the Rebound program. Please call Bill Mullis (704-334-4635 x205) for more information.

Popularity: 20% [?]

After clients complete the 90 day program, they may opt for a 45 day extension in our vocational rehab program.  This allows clients to look for gainful employment while remaining in a safe, sober environment.  Many of our clients decide to apply for a Pell-grant and enroll at CPCC.  During this time, the client usually remains in his therapeutic job slot (unless he has outside employment).  They are still required to attend AA or NA meetings.

After the 45 day extension, clients may then apply to move into our half way house.  This building is located next to our main campus building and has 14 beds and a full time counselor on staff.  Clients must have a job in order to stay and are required to pay a program fee.  This is a stepping stone back into society.  Again, they remain in a sober environment and are contributing members of society.  Some clients move into the half way house and are hired at Charlotte Rescue Mission  to perform various job duties such as van drivers, facility techs & med techs.

Popularity: 22% [?]

Join Rev. Marciano each weekday morning at 4:55 am on Fox News Rising by tuning in to channel 18 (cable channel 11).  This special program deals with important issues affecting our local communities.

Popularity: 9% [?]

Every year on Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas, Charlotte Rescue Mission opens its doors to the community and serves warm meals to homeless men, women and children from across the Charlotte metro area.

We start at 7 in the morning with a hot breakfast followed by pastries, coffee and juice as a brunch while guests watch movies in our chapel.  During this time they can also make free long distance calls to loved ones whom they may not have spoken to in years.  In the words of our director, Rev. Tony Marciano, “We want them to feel like they’re going home to grandma’s for the holidays”.

When they come down to the dinning room for the meal, they don’t stand in line to receive a bowl of soup or porridge.  They are seated by a volunteer maitre d’ at a table covered with a white table cloth and folded napkins.  A volunteer waiter or waitress offers their choice of beverage and then brings them a full plate of warm holiday food.  Afterwards they will be served a home-made dessert.  If they’re still hungry, they can start the whole process again until they’re full.

Perhaps for the first time in their life, this man or woman (or even child) may feel like they’re worth something.  They begin to see the inherit dignity of human life – that they are created in God’s image.  You see, at Charlotte Rescue Mission – there’s no such thing as “just a meal”.  Sure… a meal, by itself, doesn’t change anything, but it can be the start of a change God intends to make in that person’s life. We have seen guests stumble in drunk and decide that very day to enter our life changing programs.  We’ve seen the difference it can make in a person’s life when they’re treated with such love.

Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?  Consider volunteering as a server.  Although we need lots of volunteers, the slots fill up fast for these days.  Registration opens up approximately one month prior to the holiday.  Due to increased demand, we are now limiting volunteers to one holiday per year between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  That is; you may only volunteer on Thanksgiving or Christmas, not both.  Be sure to contact Andria Tindall at 704-334-4635 x214 as soon as registration opens up to reserve your spot.

Holidays can certainly be a busy time of year of course and we realize that not everyone has the option of volunteering.  But there are other ways to get involved.  If you have baking skills, consider preparing a homemade dessert and bringing it down to the mission on the day before the holiday (or even the morning of at the latest).  Monetary donations are always appreciated as well and our average cost for a meal is just $1.92.

Popularity: 30% [?]