Joshua 1:2 Fellowship
about us
What is Joshua 1:2 Fellowship?
Joshua 1:2 Fellowship was founded on April 21, 1988 in San Angelo, Texas by Pastor Mike and Linda Suarez. It is a residential Christian Home, Education and Drug Abuse Prevention Program. We are a non-profit organization and are open to the general public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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About Joshua 1:2 Fellowship
What is Joshua 1:2 Fellowship?
Joshua 1:2 Fellowship was founded on April 21, 1988 in San Angelo, Texas by Pastor Mike and Linda Suarez. It is a residential Christian Home, Education and Drug Abuse Prevention Program. We are a non-profit organization and are open to the general public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What do we do?
The Joshua Home is the headquarters for detoxification and behavior rehabilitation. In the detoxification phase of the program, we do not dispense any kind of synthetic drugs for withdrawal symptoms. Instead, we offer alternatives such as one-on-one counseling and motivation to achieve a drug-free condition in the client. While the client is at the Joshua Home, they are encouraged to become actively involved in the many activities that we offer. This includes a variety of things such as positive fellowship with other clients as they participate in Chapel Services, Bible studies, and Discipleship. Joshua 1:2 Fellowship works with the client’s entire family dynamic to ensure that every aspect of the client’s life is positively integrated.
Primary Client Base
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The target client base includes but is not limited to: Hard core narcotic abusers, people with a potential for narcotic abuse, hard core narcotic users (heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, crack, inhalants, alcohol and tobacco). We also encourage narcotic users that are either on or subject to, state or federal probation/parole to reside here and participate in the program as well.
It is recommended that the client resides at the center for a period of six months, however, the program is strictly voluntary and the client may depart whenever they wish, with or without staff approval. The Home is set apart from other programs in that it is run by a team of clergymen, paraprofessionals and former drug addicts. There are two dorms for clients to reside in providing that they are at least 18 years of age. There is a private dorm for women as well as for men; they each have their own dorm.
Target Area of Client Base
Various cities throughout Texas and the U.S. has Ministries operations in the ghettos and barrios. These programs are designed for the destitute hard core drug addict and substance abuser as well as individuals experiencing life controlling problems.
Indicators of Success
Success of the client is determined by the following changes as seen in the client:
1. There is a visible change in behavior patterns. This is evidenced by complete abstinence from ALL drug, alcohol and tobacco use.
2. The new attitude that is seen is one that is wholesome and optimistic. This is evidenced by the reaction of the client to everyday problems, obstacles and unpleasant situations.
3. The client readily accepts and fulfills their responsibilities. This is evidenced in their role as a productive citizen, father/mother and husband/wife. As a drug addict, the client was a parasite to society as a whole, as seen in the costs to taxpayers for incarceration, unemployment and committing crimes to support themselves or addictive habits. There were many negative consequences for their choices. Now, as a clean and sober citizen, they are productive and contribute positively to society as a whole. They are no longer a parasite to society and can support themselves and their children (as applicable).
Short Term Success – One who has been involved in the program and has been assigned to the responsibilities of care giving or position in the church.
Long Term Success – One who has completed the six month program and has either advanced to the Discipleship Training Program or to personal employment and has remained drug free for a period of 12 consecutive months or longer.
Leadership Development Opportunities
Once the client has successfully completed the program and demonstrates a positive attitude and a willingness to be actively involved within the ministry, they have the option to begin training for a position as a leader here at the Home. However, the discipleship for this position would require a commitment of at least 3 years or longer as needed. They have the option for training at the Joshua 1:2 Fellowship Leadership Training my at our founding church in San Angelo, Texas. They are then relocated to other cities within the state of Texas to initiate, develop and establish other Joshua Homes in these areas.
What are the Financial Responsibilities of the Client?
Joshua 1:2 Fellowship does not charge for the services that are provided. They are offered at no cost to the community.
How do we Support our Ministries Financially?
Joshua 1:2 Fellowship is supported primarily through funds contributed by individuals, civic, social and religious
organizations.
Source of Income and Donated Goods
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Church tithes and offerings
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Private Donations from individuals including food and clothing
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Fund Raising Activities
Joshua Home has a Four Phase Program
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Phase I – Intake and Introduction
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Phase II – Home Program
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Phase III – Pre-Outpatient
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Phase IV - Outpatient Aftercare/Follow-Up
Phase I – Intake and Introduction
We interview with the client to explain rules and regulations. The requirements for an individual to enter the program is to be criminal minded and/or have a narcotic or alcohol dependency. If the client agrees to follow the rules and shows a desire to participate they have met the criteria for acceptance and are admitted. Detoxification occurs in the first seven days.
A caregiver is assigned to them and will remain till the client is fully recover.
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Phase II - Home program
Recorded information about the progress or setbacks the client is having, as well as overall attitude, is placed in the clients file by the caregiver assigned to each client. In this stage, full participation in the schedule is required.
This includes wake up time at 6 am and programming throughout the day until 10 pm with a scheduled two hour break from 3-5 pm and mandatory lights out at 12 am. The schedule varies per day but included is Chapel Service, Bible Studies, Discipleship, book reports and daily chores assigned to each client to encourage responsibility and team work.
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Phase III -Pre-Outpatient
If the client demonstrates positive attitude changes in everyday activities, the client may be allowed a pass to go back home as part of the
Phase IV - Outpatient Aftercare/Follow-Up
After a minimum of six months has been completed
successfully, we encourage the client to pursue one of four options:
1. Employment. 2.Secondary Educati on. 3.Vocational Training. 4.Full Time Ministry
GET IN TOUCH
Tel: 325-658-1061
Tel:325-655-6636
1526 S. Irving St. San Angelo, Texas 76903