activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 17
- Facility improvements and infrastructure expansion Behavioral Health Facility ConstructionCompleted building expansion and added new showers and bathroom facilities to improve client comfort and quality of care, supported by grant funding including a 2026 endowment for kitchen upgrades.
- Facility improvements and infrastructure expansion Behavioral Health Facility ConstructionExpanded its building to include new showers and bathroom facilities and received grant funding for a kitchen upgrade and a healthy nutrition program to improve the recovery environment.
- Health and benefits navigation support Health Access Support ServicesProvides comprehensive assistance with health care access, including help securing primary care providers, transportation to medical appointments, and support for physical exams and blood work, as well as guidance with applications for public benefits like SNAP and AHCCCS.
- Health and benefits navigation support Health Access Support ServicesProvides comprehensive assistance with health concerns, including connecting clients to primary care, arranging transportation to medical appointments, and supporting lab work and physical exams, as well as guidance on applying for public benefits such as SNAP and AHCCCS.
- Host Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings 12-Step and Peer-Led Recovery MeetingsHosts weekly in-house Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings at the Verhelst Recovery House, as well as an offsite weekly AA meeting at St. John's Church.
- Improve facility infrastructure to enhance client care Behavioral Health Facility ConstructionExpanded residential facilities by adding new showers and bathrooms, and received grant funding for a kitchen upgrade to support a healthier recovery environment.
- Onsite and offsite peer support meetingsHosts weekly in-house Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings at the Verhelst Recovery House, as well as an offsite weekly AA meeting at St. John's Church.
- Onsite and offsite recovery support meetings 12-Step and Peer-Led Recovery MeetingsHosts weekly in-house Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings at the Verhelst Recovery House, as well as an offsite weekly AA meeting at St. John's Church to expand access to peer support.
- Operate six-month residential recovery program for men Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides a six-month residential program for men recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, with options for extended stays to support continued recovery and stability.
- Provide vocational training and employment opportunities Building Trades Training for Justice-Impacted IndividualsOffers clients opportunities to learn building trade skills through a work and training program and employs them to promote self-sufficiency and financial independence.
- Residential recovery program for men Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides a six-month residential program for men recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, with extended stays available for those needing additional support.
- Residential recovery program for men Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides a six-month residential program for men recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, with options for extended stays to support long-term recovery. The program includes structured housing and daily operations supported by external funding.
- Service access via phone line Community Service Access PointsOperates a phone line for scheduling services during weekday business hours.
- Service coordination via phone line Community Service Access PointsOperates a phone line for scheduling services during weekday business hours, enabling client access to program entry and support.
- Support clients with health care and benefits access Health Access Support ServicesProvides assistance with applications for public benefits such as SNAP and AHCCCS, and supports clients' health needs through help securing primary care, transportation to medical appointments, and encouragement of preventive care like physical exams and blood work.
- Vocational training and employment program Building Trades Training for Justice-Impacted IndividualsOffers clients opportunities to learn building trade skills through a work and training program and employs them to promote self-sufficiency and financial independence.
- Vocational training and employment program Building Trades Training for Justice-Impacted IndividualsOffers clients opportunities to learn building trade skills through a work and training program, and employs them directly to promote self-sufficiency, financial independence, and workforce readiness.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- 12-Step Program Integration 12-step_programThe organization grounds its recovery approach in the principles of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.), requiring mandatory attendance at 12-Step meetings as a foundational element for recovery.
- 12-Step immersion as core recovery framework 12-step programThe program is built on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, requiring participation in 12-Step meetings to foster accountability, peer support, and spiritual growth in recovery.
- 12-Step program integration as core recovery framework 12-step programGrounds recovery in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, requiring mandatory attendance at 12-Step meetings to build accountability, peer support, and spiritual development as key mechanisms for sustained sobriety.
- Community-accessible recovery meetings community_access_modelOffers open recovery meetings to any community member, lowering barriers to entry and promoting broad community engagement in addiction support and recovery efforts.
- Comprehensive Individualized Support and Goal SettingThe organization provides a multi-phase program that offers assistance and guidance in establishing short- and long-term goals, focusing on developing life skills and cultivating positive habits, complemented by enrollment in off-site Intensive Outpatient Programs (I.O.P.), Moral Reconation Therapy (M.R.T.), and individualized psychological evaluations.
- Integrated outpatient and cognitive-behavioral therapy integrated_outpatient_careSupplements residential care with off-site Intensive Outpatient Programming and Moral Reconation Therapy, along with psychological evaluations, to address clinical and behavioral health needs.
- Integrated outpatient and therapeutic support services integrated_therapeutic_supportComplements residential recovery with off-site Intensive Outpatient Programs and Moral Reconation Therapy, along with individualized psychological evaluations, to address co-occurring needs and support cognitive and behavioral change.
- Long-term residential rehabilitation model residential_rehabilitationThe organization uses a six-month residential program to provide structured support and skill-building, enabling individuals to achieve sustained recovery from addiction.
- Phased life skills development program life_skills_phased_modelA 7-Phase Program guides clients in setting goals and building life skills, reinforcing positive habits and personal growth throughout the recovery journey.
- Phone-based intake for service coordination phone-based intakeUses phone-based communication as the primary method for intake and service scheduling, ensuring direct personal contact to assess client needs and maintain engagement from the first point of contact.
- Private funding to ensure operational independence private_funding_modelRelies on private funding to maintain autonomy and stability in daily operations, allowing the organization to sustain its residential and recovery programs without dependence on public or government funding sources.
- Privately funded operational model private_funding_modelRelies on private funding rather than public support to maintain independence and sustainability in delivering addiction recovery services.
- Residential Rehabilitation with Skill Building residential_rehabilitationThe organization utilizes a six-month residential model to provide individuals with the necessary skills and support for sustained recovery from addiction, integrating meaningful work and training programs in building trades to develop employment skills.
- Residential rehabilitation with structured recovery phases residential_rehabilitationUses a six-month residential model combined with a 7-Phase Program to provide structured, long-term support that builds life skills, establishes goals, and fosters sustained recovery from addiction.
- Vocational training through meaningful work programs vocational_rehabilitationEmpowers clients in recovery by engaging them in hands-on building trades training and work-based learning, which develops practical skills, work ethic, and employment readiness as pathways to independence.
- Vocational training through work-based learning work_and_training_programParticipants gain practical skills and work experience through a structured program in building trades, promoting employability and personal responsibility as part of recovery.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
7-Phase Program
Assistance and guidance in establishing short- and long-term goals, developing essential life skills, and cultivating positive habits.
Benefits Assistance
Guidance and assistance with applications for benefits such as SNAP and AHCCCS.
Counseling
Clients are enrolled in Intensive Outpatient Program (I.O.P.) and Moral Reconation Therapy (M.R.T.) provided off-site, with additional support for psychological evaluations.
Employment Program
Employs clients and provides opportunities to foster self-sufficiency and financial independence, including a partnership with Step-Up Bisbee/Naco for building trade skills.
Health and Medical Support
Comprehensive support for health concerns, including assistance with establishing a primary care physician, transportation to medical appointments, and encouraging physical examinations.
Healthy Nutrition Program
Program supported by the Brent Reese Family Foundation to provide a healthier recovery environment.
Housing
Residential support for a minimum of six months, with extended stays available.
N.A. & A.A. Meetings
Mandatory attendance at 12-Step meetings (Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous) as a foundation for recovery.
Residential Program
A six-month residential program providing a safe environment for men to overcome alcohol and drug addiction.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Brent Reese Family Foundation Funder — Received two grant endowments from the foundation in 2026 for a kitchen upgrade and a healthy nutrition program.
- Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Partner — Fund administrator for the Geneal A. McMoran Fund, which donated to Verhelst Recovery House.
- St. John's Church Partner — Hosts offsite meetings for the organization.
- Step-Up Bisbee/Naco Partner — Partners on a work and training program that provides clients with opportunities to learn the building trade.