Jimmie Hale Mission

Many programs provide a clinical approach to homelessness, providing clients with practical information. What sets Jimmie Hale Mission apart is that sharing the love of Christ is central to all that we do. >Sharing this life-changing love with others provides the hope, acceptance, and encouragement that begins the restoration and new life in those we serve. For many, our program is their first exposure to Christianity. To overcome this unfamiliarity, we provide introductory classes to acquaint clients to the Bible, weekly Bible studies, small group discussion times, chapel, worship services, and the power of prayer—all based on the Truth found only in the Bible. Jimmie Hale Mission believes that faith is an intrinsically personal journey.  Therefore, we have a variety of churches and ministry partners who provide weekly spiritual opportunities for clients to choose from.

Each week, clients select the three faith services that speak to them to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of their own relationship with Jesus Christ.  The Word is brought by ministers and faith leaders with whom clients can relate and feel comfortable.  By providing choice within the spiritual cornerstone of our program, clients make their individual and personal connection with God. Our comprehensive approach begins with an initial 16-week residential program that provides clients with the tools they need to transform their lives. Trained counselors and recovery coaches work individually and in small groups to help clients develop five areas of personal health: physical, mental, relational, vocational and spiritual. Program topics include how to put together a life plan, making value-based decisions, healthy relationships, emotional maturity, anger management, parenting, and family stabilization. Additionally, because recent statistics reveal that more and more of the homeless population in our community is plagued by substance abuse, we have added specific programming to help clients gain control over their addictions. This Active Recovery program is an in-depth, clinically-structured Christian approach to helping our clients understand and overcome the very issues that contribute to their substance abuse. By addressing these deeper challenges we can help our clients once again become self-sufficient and productive citizens. We also provide residents with an educational curriculum through our Stewart Learning Centers that includes adult basic education, GED preparation, and workplace development, as well as training for accredited short-term certificates, industry-based certifications, and college enrollment. Following graduation from our initial 16-week program, clients are encouraged to stay in our  program which allows them to remain living at the Mission and receive continued supportive services while they begin working and/or going to school.