About Grace Centers of Hope – Pontiac
Grace Centers of Hope Men’s Program is an organization that focuses on men with substance use issues. They are located in Pontiac, Michigan. They are a Christian organization and attending religious services is a condition of staying there. They have a women’s program as well. They do not offer detox services at this facility.
They provide dormitory accommodations and three meals a day. The program is for one year. Residents will be assigned a mentor when they enter the program. They will help guide you through a Discipleship Program in which you will follow the tenets of the Christian religion and mimic the behaviors and philosophies of Christ.
They teach life skills and give residents access to a career and educational center. They will assist you with financial planning. They provide work therapy as well. They will help you in finding employment and permanent housing.
This shelter uses religious therapy rather than traditional, evidenced based methods. People who are deeply religious may benefit from the group sessions that they offer, Your family will be allowed to attend church services with you.
The staff at the facility believe that religion can help motivate people to stay off of substances and alcohol. Former residents say that the staff treated them kindly and respectfully. Many former residents say that the program saved their lives. Many of them say that they have been off of substances for years because of the help they got at this facility.