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Recovery in the News
Recovery program grads learn to beat addiction, homelessness
Nicquel Terry
Detroit Free Press
June 27, 2009
Clothed in dress pants, sundresses and fancy shirts, 106 people walked down the center aisle of the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries auditorium Friday to celebrate a new beginning.
Many said they were moving forward from battling drug addiction, homelessness and emotional issues.
They were among a class of 389 graduates to complete a recovery program at the faith-based organization that offers shelter, skills training and substance abuse treatment for homeless people and those recovering from drug addiction.
To graduate, participants had to be drug- and alcohol-free for at least 90 days.
"It has changed me immensely," said graduate Mark Williams. "It's changed my attitude, my awareness, my acceptance that I'm a recovering addict."
Williams, 51, of Highland Park said the program allowed him to take computer hardware and software classes at Wayne County Community College after receiving treatment for his drug addiction.
The DRMM has spent about $16 million annually since the program started in 2007 to provide relief and educational opportunities for participants, said Chad Audi, the nonprofit organization's president.
"Anybody who is in need, we are willing to help them," Audi said. "We give them the tools to become productive citizens."
Helen Brewer, 51, of Detroit said the program not only helped her fight a drug and alcohol addiction, but she learned customer service and culinary skills. Since joining the program last year, Brewer was hired as a cashier and preparation cook for a Popeyes restaurant.
"I learned my spirituality ... and how to deal with the public," Brewer said. "It brought me closer to my family."
Contact NICQUEL TERRY: 313-222-8774 or nterry@freepress.com