Peachtree – Renewed Hope Ministries recently celebrated a grand re-opening that highlighted some positive changes within the nonprofit organization.
The ministry’s four phase program allows for a wider array of help and hope for the residents.
Phase I: The first 30 days of the program, participants have a full medical physical to address health needs. Appalachian Counseling Services does two clinical assessments for continued counseling. The program participant also adapts to the campus and program.
Phase II: Participants have two days of classes; primarily biblically based along with some science of alcohol and drug teachings totaling four hours a day. Then they’ll spend an hour a day in the gym. They’ll also perform work therapy three days a week and receive a one-hour night class, four days a week.
Phase III: Participants will then obtain an outside part-time job. They’ll be required to save 50% of their gross income. They’ll also work for the ministry three days a week and attend four night classes.
Phase IV: Participants work their outside job four days per week as well as for the ministry two days a week. They’ll then be eligible to apply for the graduate program a month before graduation.
The graduate program would allow for an additional two more years of residency at Renewed Hope at very affordable rates for room and meals. The goal is to have the residents working full-time while saving money
Renewed Hope is a biblical-based Christian organization.
“We’re also working with Cherokee, Haywood and Macon County Sheriff’s Offices on a medically assisted treatment program. It will assist folks who may not need to be in jail and help them transition back into the world without becoming repeat reoffenders,” said Patrick Lowry, director of Renewed Hope.
“Two of the biggest leaders to relapse are money issues and not having proper housing. If you can stay sober for one year, the likelihood of long-term sobriety (seven years or more) is about 12%, which really isn’t a lot. After two years, sobriety rises to 55%, and at three years it rises to 80%.”
Jacob Jeffries has been a resident at the ministry for about six months.
“Renewed Hope has had the biggest impact in my life,” he said. “This program has changed my life. It’s a family here.”
Murphy Mayor Tim Radford said it’s great to see Renewed Hope growing.
“It’s more than just a shelter, it’s a real chance for people fighting addiction to get the help they want. Addiction is a hard battle, and many are ready to try again,” he said. “Renewed Hope gives them structure, support and hope for a better life. When someone recovers, it strengthens their family, helps their friends and makes our whole community stronger.”
Renewed Hope is funded primarily by donations and those shopping in the ministry’s thrift store on U.S. 64 East Alternate.
“There’s a lot of people out there who are struggling, and we want to help,” Lowry said.
Details: Call 720-916-2675 or visit renewedhopemurphy.com.