About Hiway 80 Rescue Mission – Longview
Hiway 80 Rescue Mission – New Creation Discipleship Recovery Program is a homeless shelter for people of all ages. They are located in Longview, Texas. Their men’s program offers drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. They treat adult men with substance or alcohol use disorder. They have a women’s and children’s program as well. All of the programs they offer are based on the Christian religion.
They offer a 10 month class to men who have become homeless due to drugs or other destructive behavior. The classes teach you to live within the tenets of the Christian religion. The programs involve Bible study, devotionals and prayer. Participants are encouraged to use these practices to strengthen their recovery journey.
They also offer work therapy which consists of daily chores. This is designed to teach responsibility. They do not offer standard behavioral therapy here.
In their women’s program, they apply Christian principles to help women overcome addiction to substances. Their services can help women recover from an abusive relationship as well. Women with children can stay in the family cottages. The program is nine months long.
Participants are assigned a case manager who will work with them throughout their stay. They meet with them once a week to gauge progress. There is a graduation ceremony at the end of treatment.
The shelter offers a bed and three meals a day. They also provide a clothing closet. They provide a laundry room and mail services. They can assist with references to permanent housing and vocational training after participants have graduated from the program.
Former clients say this is a great place to start a new life. They say the staff is friendly and devoted to helping residents heal.