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Faith-Based Davidson Prison Ministry is a faith-based organization that believes a relationship with God is the foundation of a successful, sober, drug-free lifestyle. |
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Serving "The Least of These" Davidson Prison Ministry provides temporary transitional supportive housing for justice-served individuals being released from prison, along with those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, and meets our admission criteria. Our goal is to reduce and prevent homelessness in our community for this population. |
Admission Criteria:
* Infraction-free during the last six months of incarceration.
* Jumpstart graduates receive priority.
* Facility Chaplain referral.
* No sex offense charges.
* Must be 25 years or older.
* Referral from a case manager or PO.
* Previous participant in DPM's prison programs.
* Physical and mental health assessment.
* Substance abuse assessment.
* Infraction-free during the last six months of incarceration.
* Jumpstart graduates receive priority.
* Facility Chaplain referral.
* No sex offense charges.
* Must be 25 years or older.
* Referral from a case manager or PO.
* Previous participant in DPM's prison programs.
* Physical and mental health assessment.
* Substance abuse assessment.
Our Programs
Commitment to OutreacH
Davidson Prison Ministry will conduct ongoing activities in the community to reach those we wish to serve, their family members, and friends.
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Education and AdvocacY
Davidson Prison Ministry advocates for the needs and rights of those we serve, and we will educate the community about recovery from substance abuse and incarceration.
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Leadership Development
Davidson Prison Ministry offers an intentional leadership development process for our residents to build our volunteer staff team.
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Our programs emphasize accountability amid spiritual fellowship. We provide supportive transitional housing for men who have lost their way due to alcohol, drugs, or incarceration. We offer our residents an opportunity to restore their lives, restore family relationships, reorganize their priorities, and start a new life.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Supervised independent living provides structure and close supervision that residents need at sequential levels to work a comprehensive recovery program successfully.
Programs include services to help residents grow spiritually in the Christian faith, become gainfully employed, learn social and budgeting skills, and computer literacy, and access all the services they may need to help them resolve the challenges in life.
A comprehensive continuum of support services includes Celebrate Recovery group meetings, relapse prevention, spiritual counseling, special workshops teaching life skills, budgeting, and parenting classes.
Davidson Prison Ministry recognizes that the disease of addiction affects an individual physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, and that recovery must occur in all these areas.
Programs include services to help residents grow spiritually in the Christian faith, become gainfully employed, learn social and budgeting skills, and computer literacy, and access all the services they may need to help them resolve the challenges in life.
A comprehensive continuum of support services includes Celebrate Recovery group meetings, relapse prevention, spiritual counseling, special workshops teaching life skills, budgeting, and parenting classes.
Davidson Prison Ministry recognizes that the disease of addiction affects an individual physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, and that recovery must occur in all these areas.
COMMUNITY LIVING
Life in reentry and recovery is new and sometimes a confusing experience. Upon qualifying each future resident will be fully briefed in all rules and regulations and must agree to cooperate with all program requirements. Davidson Prison Ministry staff provides supervision and support in facilitating all programs.
The residents prepare meals and are responsible for maintaining house cleanliness and necessary light maintenance.
Davidson Prison Ministry provides nutritious food through donations until the residents can provide for themselves.
Weekly meetings are held for all residents to discuss upcoming activities, rule changes, and resident concerns.
The residents prepare meals and are responsible for maintaining house cleanliness and necessary light maintenance.
Davidson Prison Ministry provides nutritious food through donations until the residents can provide for themselves.
Weekly meetings are held for all residents to discuss upcoming activities, rule changes, and resident concerns.
EMPLOYMENT
Following the initial 30 days of residency clients must seek full-time employment. Davidson Prison Ministry assists with job placement with the help of our employer stakeholders.
TRANSPORTATION
Davidson Prison Ministry will provide transportation whenever possible for residents to go to and from work, medical/DSS/legal appointments, program activities, and church services.
ACTIVITIES
One critical aspect of reentry and recovery is the creative use of leisure time. Involvement and participation in positive social activities are encouraged. Supervised community activities will be periodically planned for the entire resident population.
Davidson Prison Ministry
Lighthouse Transitional Housing Program
Program Overview
Lighthouse Transitional Housing Program
Program Overview
Davidson Prison Ministry (DPM) operates The Lighthouse, a transitional housing program that supports formerly incarcerated men as they reenter society. The Lighthouse provides a structured, faith-based environment where residents receive guidance, accountability, and resources to help them achieve long-term stability and independence.
Our home currently accommodates up to eight residents, one of whom serves as a peer support person. A Transitional Housing Director oversees daily operations, while the Executive Director provides overall program leadership under the direction of the Board of Directors.
Entry Procedures
Referral Process: Offenders in North Carolina prisons are introduced to the program through their case managers. Referrals may also come from the facility Chaplain or an inside program leader/pastor at Davidson Correctional Center. Preference is given to graduates of the Jumpstart inside program.
Application & Interview. Interested applicants are interviewed to determine eligibility and fit. Approved candidates are invited to complete a formal application. Applications are reviewed by both the Transitional Housing Director and the Executive Director.
Individualized Case Plan: Once accepted, residents begin working with staff to develop a tailored plan that addresses their personal needs and goals. Examples include:
Enrollment in a recovery program, Rebuilding family connections and relationships, Obtaining a driver’s license or state ID, Securing car and medical insurance (Medicare/Medicaid), Applying for food stamps, Scheduling medical and dental appointments, Completing job applications and employment readiness
Program Structure
Program Duration & Success Measures
House Policies & Procedures are available upon request and provided during orientation.
Our home currently accommodates up to eight residents, one of whom serves as a peer support person. A Transitional Housing Director oversees daily operations, while the Executive Director provides overall program leadership under the direction of the Board of Directors.
Entry Procedures
Referral Process: Offenders in North Carolina prisons are introduced to the program through their case managers. Referrals may also come from the facility Chaplain or an inside program leader/pastor at Davidson Correctional Center. Preference is given to graduates of the Jumpstart inside program.
Application & Interview. Interested applicants are interviewed to determine eligibility and fit. Approved candidates are invited to complete a formal application. Applications are reviewed by both the Transitional Housing Director and the Executive Director.
Individualized Case Plan: Once accepted, residents begin working with staff to develop a tailored plan that addresses their personal needs and goals. Examples include:
Enrollment in a recovery program, Rebuilding family connections and relationships, Obtaining a driver’s license or state ID, Securing car and medical insurance (Medicare/Medicaid), Applying for food stamps, Scheduling medical and dental appointments, Completing job applications and employment readiness
Program Structure
- Orientation: Residents receive an introduction to the house, program expectations, and written policy & procedures.
- Accountability: Weekly house meetings are mandatory for all residents.
- Faith & Community Engagement: Residents are encouraged to attend the church of their choice, often in groups. Participation in volunteer activities within the church and local community is strongly encouraged.
- Support Staff:
- Peer Support Resident: Offers guidance and encouragement to fellow participants.
- Transitional Housing Director: Contract employee responsible for daily supervision and case management.
- Executive Director: Provides program oversight and leadership, reporting directly to the Board of Directors.
Program Duration & Success Measures
- The Lighthouse program is designed for up to one year.
- Success is measured by each participant’s progress toward the milestones outlined in their individualized case plan.
- The ultimate goal is that residents leave the Lighthouse fully prepared for independent living, employment, and community engagement.
House Policies & Procedures are available upon request and provided during orientation.
