Addiction Recovery that Works
During the month of September, we’re raising awareness about addiction recovery and celebrating the individuals whose lives have been transformed on their journey toward recovery.
That is not to say that addiction recovery is limited to a single month of the year. Rather, this is the season we join with like-minded organizations throughout the nation to speak to the power of healing our communities by transforming the lives of individuals who are struggling with addiction. Men like Kyle, who started using drugs as an 11-year-old, and men like Michael, who was regularly sleeping on the sidewalk in front of a public library. When they were at their lowest, both men met someone who told them about Men of Nehemiah.
Men of Nehemiah is not just another addiction recovery center. We are a Christ-centered organization that exists to rebuild the men whose lives have been torn apart by drug and alcohol addiction. We serve each man and his family as he is restored to the person God has created him to be, reunited with his family and community.
Our unique model combines the latest research-backed clinical services with compassionate spiritual care and a one-of-a-kind military structure. We have served more than 1,400 men over the last 12 years. 87% of the men who have completed our nine-month program and continue in our sober living after-care community have been drug and alcohol-free for a year.
“I was a 28-year-old dope fiend causing chaos, but today, I’m fully employed, providing for my family and children. This is a radical transformation. I’m able to be all these things because of the transformation of Jesus Christ.” — Kyle, MON Graduate
Michael's Story
Before Men of Nehemiah, Michael, now 52, “was at the end of my rope,” he says. “Things were pretty bad. I was sleeping on the sidewalk in front of the library, and at night I would get sheets of cardboard to sleep on. I ate anything that anybody would give me because I had no money, and I couldn't stay sober long enough to keep a job. I was at my absolute worst.”
Sometimes, when the weather got to be too much, Michael would spend his days at a place called OurCalling. It was there that he met Tyrone Choice, a Men of Nehemiah alumni and former staff member. Tyrone gave him a card and told him to reach out when he was ready for a change. Michael says he put Tyrone’s card in his pocket and two days later, he gave him a call. Tyrone picked him up less than an hour later and brought him to Men of Nehemiah.
Initially, Michael says, the program was hard. “You have to really want to get better to get through the program.” But, he says, “I was at my wit’s end. I was willing to do anything and everything the staff told me to do so I could get better. I wanted something different in my life.”
Since entering Men of Nehemiah, Michael has been sober for about 15 months, the longest he has ever been sober. He laughs when he describes himself as “fat and happy!”
“Every morning I wake up grateful. I’m grateful that I’m getting out of a bed. I have a toothbrush and toothpaste, the smallest things. I can go to the refrigerator and get something to drink if I want it. I have a job. Now, I’m walking with the Lord. ”
Rand's Story
At the age of 30, Rand had spent nearly half his life in a state of active addiction. As a teenager, he began drinking and smoking marijuana, which soon led to harder drugs like heroin and methenamine. During that time, he says, “I went through everything that comes with that lifestyle.” Eventually, Rand went to prison because of his struggle with addiction.
While there, he decided that he was going to stay clean, but “within a month after prison, I relapsed.” That’s when a close family member brought him to Men of Nehemiah.
Initially, “it was a culture shock,” Rand says. “I saw the structure, the drill sergeants, the men in uniforms. But about a month in, I felt like I belonged. The community, the brotherhood, and just sharing this experience—it really resonated with me. Because it was hard, this experience taught me to show up, regardless of how I feel.”
“I tell my friends all the time, it was the best part of my life that I never want to do again.”
At Men of Nehemiah, Rand found a community of people who supported his journey toward recovery. He found his "tribe.” Since graduating, he has been sober for five-and-a-half years and now works as our Director of Community Engagement.
“Men of Nehemiah completely changed my life. I’m married, I have a family, and I’m in the process of purchasing my first home. My brother went through the program, too, soon after I graduated. It really brought a lot of healing to my family. It brought everyone together.”
Men of Nehemiah is a Christian organization that exists to rebuild the lives of men who have been torn apart by the effects of drug and alcohol addiction. We serve each man as he is restored to the person God created him to be, reunited with his family and his community.
The Men of Nehemiah's primary mission, core philosophy, and goal for our men is to get them into a real, meaningful, effective relationship with Jesus Christ.
Men of Nehemiah serves men with addictive orders by providing residential accommodations, treatment and therapy, life-skills, job training, job placement, spiritual classes, and an array of recovery support services.
1) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NINE-MONTH RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM
Our model of change begins in our Core Residential Program, an intensive nine-month onsite residency that rebuilds a man's mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical walls destroyed by addiction. In addition to these model of change components, men also participate in case management, job placement training and educational opportunities, and preparation for re-entry into society.
With over 85% of our men coming to us as homeless, we rely on the generosity of donors and community partners to provide the comprehensive treatment and Biblical discipleship needed for real transformation and recovery from addiction.
2) FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAM
Our family counseling program increases family members’ understanding of the addiction cycle so they can better communicate with loved ones and establish healthy boundaries. Many times the family’s behavior and lack of knowledge about addiction contributes to the cycle of addiction for the addict. Having family members who can better support an addict and demonstrate healthy behavior and communication are important factors in recovery for our men.
MON shall follow the spirit and intent of all federal, state, and/or local employment laws and is committed to equal employment opportunity. To that end, the Board of Directors and COO of MON will not discriminate against any employee or applicant in a manner that violates the law. MON is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive status or history, or related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition (including HIV diagnosis or because an individual is perceived as being HIV infected), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
Organization name
The Men of Nehemiah
other names
Men of Nehemiah
Causes
Social Services
Operating Budget
$3,000,000 - $9,999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
2010 Al Lipscomb Way