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Helping men to overcome the chains of
addiction so they can make a difference
in their families, churches and communities
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The Navajo BIC Overcomers has been around since 1997 and in keeping true to our overall mission we are always looking for ways to improve the program with the goal of helping more men and increase their odds of success in life. We have come to realize that 90 days, even though we have been successful, is not long enough so we have set ourselves on the path of expanding the program to a full year.
1. Restoration of men
The NBICO will house up to 20 men per year who are struggling with alcohol and drug addictions. The structure of the program will be set up to deal with not just the physical aspects of their addictions but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual sides as well to aid in healing the whole person. They will be involved in the workings of the ranch thru work crews in an effort of instilling a good work ethic as well as personal responsibility. We will also work with the families to help restore the broken relationships that are the result of an addictive lifestyle. The end goal is to show the men there is a better path and to give them hope of a brighter future.
2. Restoration of the land
At NBICO, when it comes to the land, we will strive to live out the example of good stewardship. Our goal is to become as self-sufficient as possible raising our own produce and livestock as well as the operation of a solar farm to provide the needs of the program. A local farm store will also be operated to offer surplus goods and crafts, made by the men, for sale to the community supplying a residual income for the program.
3. Increase Local involvement
Addiction is not just an individual problem it also affects the community at large. The NBICO will increase its visibility with the purpose of greater community involvement. We will build a network of churches and chapter houses increasing the support for our graduates. A list of businesses, willing to work with us, will be compiled so as to provide possible sponsorship and jobs for our men. The problem with addictions is bigger than any one of us alone and it will take a community to battle it.
Program synopsis
Our program is predicated on a relational dynamic.
Our philosophy is that the path to walking a
sober life is thru strong healthy relationships.
Addiction is a coping mechanism and by dealing
with the underlying issues we give each man who walks
thru our doors the best opportunity to live a clean and
sober life. We look to accomplish this thru 1-on-1
counseling, accountability groups, family counseling,
work crews, and leadership training.
As we move forward with the Hope & Redemption
Ranch we look to increase the opportunities to improve
on all aspects of our program and show the men the path
to long term sobriety comes from a lifestyle change.
Admittance process
1.
Application required
2.
Interview--must agree to interview upon receipt of
application.
3.
Court approved release must be obtained
Program
overview
Hope & Redemption Ranch will take on a holistic approach
when helping those that come thru the program.
Mental--class time
will be a part of the daily regimen
Financial responsibility
Life skills
GED/College prep--for those interested
Job interview/resume instruction
Emotional
1-on-1 counseling sessions
Accountability group meetings
Celebrate recovery
Convicted By Christ men's group
AA meetings
Man church--men's group
Physical--clients will
be involved in the day to day workings of the ranch thru
daily chores and work crews to help
instill good work ethics and personal responsibility to
prepare them for the working environment.
Spiritual
Weekly Bible studies
Church services
Encounter sessions
Vocational training
We look to instill good work ethics and teach the men
skills that can lead to not only potential employment
but can also be taken back and incorporated into their
family’s residences to provide for their needs.
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Agriculture—Growing
vegetables, herbs, & some fruits in a greenhouse setting
by utilizing an aquaponics system that is
self-contained.
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Solar—The
set-up & maintenance of a small scale solar panel system
that not only provides necessary power needs for their
family but then could become a possible instillation
business opportunity.
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Livestock—The
raising and processing of beef, sheep, swine, chickens,
& goats for personal consumption and to sell.
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Food Handling—Opportunity
for those who enjoy cooking to improve their skills and
increase experience if they desire to enter the food
service career.
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Auto & Facility Maintenance—Can lead to the possibility of
becoming a licensed mechanic or employment in building
maintenance.
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Farm Store Management—We look to have a local farm store that we
then can offer any excess goods to the community and
also teach the men interested in the ins and outs of
business management.
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Continued Education—We will work with those who seek to acquire
their GED or desire to go to college.
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Leadership Development—For those who have exhibited
leadership qualities and expressed a desire to mentor
others we give them more responsibilities and the
opportunity to become more involved in the over-all
operations of the ranch.
Advancement opportunities
Crew leaders/facilitators
For those men who have, during their program, exhibited
leadership qualities and expressed a desire to help
we offer them the opportunity to grow into a leadership
position taking on the responsibility of leading one
of the many crews or facilitating one of the
accountability groups.
Counselor
For those committed to pursuing a counseling career we
will work with them to enroll in college and acquire
the necessary grants.
They can continue to work with us on the ranch
and upon completion of their schooling
and receiving their LADAC license they will be given the
opportunity to join our counseling staff with Board
approval.
Future Director
The ultimate goal of this vision is to eventually turn
over the operation of the program and facility to Native
leadership.
At this stage the individual would have exhibited
exemplary attitude and leadership traits and
would need to
be approved by the Board of Directors.
