The Foundry Ministries

Our vision is permanently transformed lives. We are not looking to simply correct negative behaviors (addiction); we are not a behavioral modification center. We truly strive to lead our participants into a transformation from an old way of thinking, living, and believing into a completely new way of thinking, living, and believing. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Our top priority is leading program participants to a relationship with Jesus Christ. Alongside the spiritual transformation comes a transformation of the mind where participants begin to think differently. Often, they have been told they will never amount to anything. Our process is designed to change that type of thinking. Our counseling is about transformative thinking. Our workforce development environment is designed to set participants up to have a meaningful day where they have accomplished something with a team. We strive to instill value and worth into them, ultimately transforming how they view themselves.

At The Foundry, we believe every family deserves hope. As participants are transformed, so are their families. Addiction never only affects the user. It affects their loved ones, friends, and families. When a participant completes the process at The Foundry, we get to see them return home and be a functioning father again, a mother who has the skills to cope correctly with the pressures of motherhood, a son/daughter whose family can cherish again, and citizen who makes positive contributions to the community.

The Foundry offers every program participant an individualized, comprehensive plan of care to overcome addiction and achieve post-recovery success. The average length of time to complete the progressed-based program is nine months.

To accomplish the goal of participants achieving permanent change in their lives and improving their overall quality of life, objectives focus on retention and workforce development. The further a person progresses through a long-term recovery program, the more likely they will experience long-term recovery success. Since stability in the workforce is the biggest obstacle to post-recovery success, objectives prepare participants for the workforce.

Objective 1: At eight weeks, maintain a 75% retention rate among participants.
Objective 2: At 16 weeks, maintain a 52% retention rate among participants.
Objective 3: At 24 weeks, maintain a 40% retention rate among participants.
Objective 4: At 36 weeks, 27% of participants graduate.
Objective 5: Provide every participant with four workforce development evaluations of 10 soft skills over six months.
Objective 6: In 2022, increase Resource Center services' capacity by recruiting additional volunteers.
Objective 7: In 2022, offer certifications in two workforce development programs.

The program must engage participants physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually to achieve permanent change in their lives. Each plan of care includes case management, counseling, workforce development, education, and aftercare. These five pillars of our Christ-centered recovery program are what we refer to as "The Foundry Way."

Participants transition through 5 phases with four evaluations. Every evaluation includes a program participant self-assessment and input from the participant's counselor, workforce development supervisor, and a residential program staff member. These evaluations assess outcomes and determine when participants are ready to progress to the next phase.

Phase 1 is an orientation phase when participants acclimate to a schedule. Their minds are clear, their bodies are regulated, and sleep schedules are established. The Foundry engages participants in some way, giving them a reason to get out of bed and interact with others.

Phase 2 is when the participants integrate into the program and culture at The Foundry. Participants begin feeling emotions again, something they haven't experienced in months or years. This is a critical phase when trust is being built with counselors, staff, and dorm mates.

Phases 3 and 4 are implementation phases when participants engage in relapse prevention small groups and create their relapse prevention plans. They demonstrate behavioral changes, improve soft skills at their workforce development assignments, and participate in employment skills and financial literacy classes.

Phase 5 is a transition phase when participants transition back into society while under the accountability of The Foundry.