Christian Living & Values Transitional Program

Ending Homelessness One Person at a Time

The Christian Living and Values Transitional Program is a Christ-centered, residential program for the restoration of homeless men to God and the community. CL&VTP offers the Good News about Jesus Christ and spiritual growth opportunities, transitional housing and housing assistance, meals and clothing, Life Skills Education, and referrals to other service providers.

The first eight weeks of CL&VTP include full days of classes and group sessions in Life Skills Education. Students attend morning devotions, evening chapel, and daily Bible study groups. Our full-time chaplain provides individual pastoral counseling sessions.

Clients develop healthy coping skills and receive training for anger management, conflict resolution, communication skills and healing for damaged emotions. They receive assistance with resume writing, basic computer skills, interview techniques, and tools that will help them find and keep a job.

Students also participate in money management and budgeting classes to prepare them for a responsible, debt-free life. They will open their own custodial accounts with the Mission supervised by their counselors.

In addition, clients receive basic information about drug and alcohol issues and receive suitable resources for their needs. Students also learn about understanding a lease, vocational training, educational opportunities, time management, and how to stop smoking.

Each program participant has an assigned staff member to assist and coach him in accessing services from outside service providers as needed. Clients with medical concerns may receive services on-site through the DeSales University Free Clinic. They may receive mental health services through professional psychiatric services provided on-site.

Clients receive assistance in their restoration to the community. Clients must become involved with a church of their choice for spiritual growth, accountability and support, and must attend worship services weekly. Clients are encouraged to develop healthy, Chrisian relationships with others in the community.

Clients are encouraged to re-establish communication with family members to rebuild relationships, when appropriate. In addition, clients may receive assistance in obtaining and maintaining suitable housing. The Mission owns and operates housing units that are sometimes available for successful CLVP Day Program graduates to rent.

Admission Procedure: The CLV&TP requires a commitment to change, submission, and discipline. Most of the men enrolled come from those screened through our Emergency Shelter. Others come as successful graduates of our drug and alcohol treatment program: Life Recovery Treatment Program. We also accept self-referrals and referrals from outside agencies.

Call 610.740.5500 or e-mail:
Brian Phillips, Program Director, extension 24, brianphillips@rcn.com
Fadia Rizk, Life Skills/D & A Counselor, extension 27, frizk@rcn.com
Mike Mauro, Case Manager, extension 32, mikemauro@rcn.com
Shawn Penn, Case Manager, extension 25, shawnpenn@rcn.com

In 2009 the program served 114 individuals with a success rate of 79%.

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