About Exodus House – 5th Street Southeast – Hickory
The Exodus House – 5th Street Southeast is located in Hickory, North Carolina. This facility is part of a faith-based Catawba County United Way Agency that provides housing and programs for homeless individuals recovering from addiction or recently released from prison.
Former residents have appreciated being able to have a faith-based rehabilitation experience. They say Exodus helps you get back on your feet and is a good place to send a loved one for recovery.
Applicants must divulge mental and medical health diagnoses and submit to drug screening. Those meeting admission requirements are accepted regardless of their ability to pay. In some cases, applicants may be referred to an outpatient substance abuse treatment program.
Entry into the program begins with the Day Program for two to four weeks with several meetings per day, Monday through Friday. After completion of the Day Program, clients enter the Exodus Works Vocational Training Program.
The Vocational Program is where residents volunteer in different Exodus job services such as landscaping, commercial and residential moving, cleaning services, miscellaneous pickup and delivery and miscellaneous jobs. This volunteer work is completed in exchange for housing, utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry, transportation, case management, medical care, food, clothing, recovery programs and vocational training. Individuals with disabilities will be able to volunteer according to their abilities.
Residents can participate in 12 Step groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. Other options include relapse prevention, peer support groups and Ex-Offenders Anonymous. Life skills groups are also available that cover adult education, parenting, finances and safe sex practices.
Medically assisted recovery is accessible by referral from a detox program, outpatient program, jail, or prison if documentation is provided. Faith based programs are available with worship services and Bible study groups. Residents have opportunities for recreation to find new leisure skills and to develop individual gifts and talents. The length of stay depends on the individual, but one year is encouraged.
Hickory is the home of Bakers Mountain Park which offers a six-mile hiking trail that passes over creeks, through a chestnut oak forest, and to a mountaintop observation deck. You may also enjoy the Hickory Trail, which is 10 miles long and includes diverse scenery and interesting stopping points along the way. These nature areas can provide great settings for healthy exercise or quiet contemplation as you navigate your recovery journey.