b'We work really hard in the Salvation Army to temper a present crisis that someone may be in, on one hand, but on the other hand, transform the future, so that theyre not always in a state of crisis. Were not trying to create communities of dependency. James Betts support family. James said that every individualinterdependent community, where folks love each who comes into a rehabilitation program is eval- other, and watch out for each other and support uated for his or her individual needs, and theneach other, and it can start in our rehab program, the Army pulls together all the resources avail- or it can start in our soup kitchen. And that com-able to find the right combination for success.munity exists globally for the Salvation Army. But this rehabilitation plan quite often meansThe strength of the Salvation Army is in the not only providing services to the person in crisis,extent of its reach. An individual who needs help utilizing hundreds of other programs provided byat the beginning of his or her journey, even in the Army to do just that. It could also mean offer- an unfamiliar city, may easily recognize the local ing childcare for a mother who is in recovery. ItSalvation Army by its signage, and know the could mean reuniting families and finding waysArmy as a place to find help. And along the jour-to create long-term support from other commu- ney of recovery, the familiarity of that institution nity members. It could mean simply offeringcan be so important for those who are risking music lessons to the child of a resident. All ofa relapse, no matter where in the world they are. these ways of engagement can become ways toWith the Army, a familiarity of support helps transform an entire family. James emphasized thatsomeone to understand that help at any level is the Salvation Armys goal is not to create isolatedlikely near and available. communities of people who are always struggling. Engaging with an extended community andRediscovering hope: supporting those who can offer stability becomesDream Centers a key component in long-term care. FamilyR ecovering good health and stability can strength is crucial to the success of a particularoften come through innovative, but sim-patients recovery plan, and caring for the care- ple solutions to care: holistic health care givers and family becomes an important way inwith minimum 45-minute-long appointments, which the Army is blessed to serve.a residential facility that allows women to stay We work really hard in the Salvation Army tofor five years, and trauma-informed childcare. temper a present crisis that someone may be in,For the uninsured and underinsured women on one hand, but on the other hand, transformof Colorado, these small changes in ministry are the future, so that theyre not always in a statebig steps in helping women outlast trauma, heal of crisis. Were not trying to create communitiesthe whole self, renew their purpose, and thrive. of dependencyyou can be part of a healthy,Founded in 2011 by pastor and CEO Matthew \x02 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG 9'