Gospel Treatment Program
The whole treatment program consists of different stages. The usual duration of the program will be 12 months.
1) Application |
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Intake Meeting: Applicants will have to participate in our religious sessions to experience the bible reading and hymn singing.
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Individual sessions: applicants will be interviewed by our staff individually to collect information and to prepare admission to treatment.
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Brief medical examination: Applicants will be referred to medical laboratory for a basic medical examination prior to admission.
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2) Detoxification |
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Newly admitted brothers will be placed in our detox room for detoxification. They usually will stay in this room for 1 to 7 nights depending on their physical conditions.
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Our staff and trainee will be monitoring the brother during this detox period.
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We do not provide medication for detoxification.
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3) Rehabilitation |
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Participate in daily routines in our treatment centre for 9 to 12 months.
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Bible reading, sharing and religious sessions are the core program of our treatment. Through these activities, brothers can know about Jesus Christ and Christian religion more thoroughly.
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Brothers aged below 18 are required to participate in our educational program. The education program includes Chinese language, English language, Mathematics, basic computer usage, physical education and music class.
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Therapeutic groups, interpersonal skills training, relapse prevention, emotional trainings will be provided for our brothers.
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Selected vocational skills training, physical training, and self-growth trainings will be organized for brothers with different needs.
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Complete the 9 months training and transfer to our halfway house.
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4) Social re-integration |
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Living in our halfway house for 3 - 6 months.
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Brothers are not allowed to go out alone during the first phase of social re-integration (usually will be 3 months). All activities will be accompanied or organized by our staff.
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Brothers are required to perform daily cleaning duties and job training programs provided by our staff, which includes heavy lifting works and cleaning work.
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Brothers are also required to participate in local social service and volunteer services.
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Brothers will be referred to local churches for pastoral care.
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Family members are welcomed to visit our brothers (by appointment only).
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5) Aftercare |
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Aftercare period: 1- 2 years, depending on the status of the brother.
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Caring of brothers’ adjustment to new living at home and at church.
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Regular meeting and home visit
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Monthly fellowship meeting
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Job seeking and social support
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Emotional support and crisis management
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6) Family counseling service |
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Weekly meeting for families of brothers.
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Family counseling and reunion meetings
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Family crisis management
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Home visit and aftercare
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