David’s Courage has officially opened; however, it is with limitations while they navigate certification processes.
From the beginning, one of the focuses of David’s Courage was taking steps to ensure their program was self-sustaining. “We have a very giving community” states Gregg Erickson, Board President of David’s Courage. “One of our primary goals is operating our program without having to continuously reach out to our already donor exhausted community for financial support.”
Individual and group therapy is part of David’s Courage’s program as research has shown it is crucial for a person’s recovery. Once David’s Courage becomes certified, they will be able to run their home at full capacity and provide those services with insurance, etc. covering the cost. However, a requirement prior to receiving certifications and subsequent funding is running their program for 12-months.
“We are certain the community is as disappointed with this delay as we are. So many people and organizations have poured into David’s Courage and we don’t take that commitment lightly” states Erickson. “Our path has had setbacks with unforeseen construction issues, red tape, cumbersome paperwork and now we are caught in a certification and funding loop. Each obstacle we have overcome reaffirms our commitment to restoring families in our community.”
David’s Courage officially accepted their first resident earlier this year. That means the clock is running for the 12-month certification process. David’s Courage is accepting applications for men, however, due to current funding restraints, each resident must be able to provide private pay for the program.
Erickson states “the necessity for this program is enormous and there are many in need without the ability to self-pay. It breaks our hearts to turn them away. Our hope is our community will come together to sponsor those individuals while we patiently wait for our certifications and sustainable funding.”
If you would like more information on the application process or how you can help sponsor someone, please visit their website at www.DavidsCourage.com.
David’s Courage is a residential recovery program and transitional residency facility for men, and in the future for women, recovering from drug and alcohol addiction in Plymouth, Indiana. Learn more at www.Facebook.com/DavidsCourage or www.DavidsCourage.com.
