Addictions are prevalent in society and an issue that affects both women and men. Addictions may affect a woman’s family, health, career and relationships.
The Charis Centre has addiction programs that are designed specifically for women. Charis – the Greek work for ‘grace’ reflects our desire to extend God’s grace to each woman who enters a UGM recovery program by offering programs that promote a healthy spiritual, emotional and physical life.
B.R.E.A.T.H.E. (Beginning Recovery Essentials And Therapeutic Healing Endeavors) – Initially women may come to Charis Centre to explore a Christ-centered recovery approach in the BREATHE Program for a minimum of 30 Days. This program offers a well-rounded approach that includes classes on addictions and recovery issues. After completion of this program, women are encouraged to move to the long-term Heart Recovery Program.
HEART RECOVERY PROGRAM – The HEART Recovery Program addresses the spiritual, emotional and physical aspects of the recovery process. There are five phases in the one-year program:
H – Healing: This phase is the first step in healing and stabilizing one’s life and offers teaching on the mindset of addictions and focuses on the spiritual, emotional and physical health of each program participant.
E – Equipping: Principles and tools are taught to help equip program participants to handle feelings and emotions and increase ability to deal with challenges. Bible study, recovery and life-skill classes equip to begin walking the journey of hope.
A – Accountability: Program participants learn to accept responsibility for choices of past and present behaviour and their subsequent consequences. Regular meetings with Recovery Chaplains take place to provide accountability.
R – Responsibility: Program participants begin to achieve more responsibility during this phase and gain greater opportunity to utilize the recovery program, mentors, friends and chaplains for support. Opportunities for community involvement may be implemented.
T – Transition: Program Participants learn to integrate life-skills that have been acquired and are allowed greater freedom in this final phase as they develop and implement a transition plan and/or second stage or aftercare plan.
H.A.R.V.E.S.T. HARVEST reflects deeper spiritual growth, sustained healing, and preparation for re-entry into life and purpose.
Stage 2: Growing in Grace and Strength
H – Healing the Heart: Allowing Jesus to tend to emotional wounds, past trauma, and broken relationships. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
A – Abiding in Christ: Learning to dwell in God’s presence and draw strength from His love daily. “Abide in me, and I in you.” – John 15:4
R – Reclaiming Identity: Rediscovering your God-given worth and identity as a beloved daughter of the King. “You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.” – Song of Songs 4:7
V – Victory through Surrender: Letting go of control and letting God lead every part of your healing journey. “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
E – Embraced by Grace: Learning to forgive yourself and others, walking in the unearned grace of Christ. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
S – Serving Others: Discovering purpose through service and sharing the testimony of recovery. “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others…” – 1 Peter 4:10
T – Trusting God’s Timing: Developing patience and surrender, knowing that full restoration is a journey. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Upon completion of the HEART Program, women may move into the following program under HARVEST:
1 – Life Transition
2 – Introduction to Leadership Programming (under review)
3 – Opportunities for Employment
4 – UGM Servant Leadership Internship
L.A.U.N.C.H. A third-stage recovery program, LAUNCH focuses on advancing the individual’s journey toward full restoration, long-term stability, and active participation in God’s mission.
L – Leverage personal growth for God’s Kingdom (Using lessons learned in recovery to serve and lead others)
A – Activate spiritual gifts (Encouraging participants to identify and use their God-given talents in ministry)
U – Unshakable faith in God’s promises (Rooting oneself in unwavering trust in God’s ability to sustain and guide)
N – Navigate challenges with perseverance (Developing resilience to face new challenges through prayer, community, and faith)
C – Cultivate relationships in community (Fostering deep, authentic Christian fellowship and mutual support)
H – Holistic approach to life and recovery (Embracing full restoration—spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational)
LAUNCH includes the following programs:
1 – Completion of Leadership Training (under review)
2 – Practical Life Skills Training
3 – Opportunities for Employment
4 – Emerging to Independent Living
To learn more about the programs offered please contact:
Phone: 204-415-3934 ext. 514
or
email: ugm.womens.intake@gospelmission.ca
Applications may also be mailed to PO Box 1073 Stn. Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2X4
or faxed to 1-888-693-3468