Charlotte Rescue Mission

 The Charlotte Rescue Mission has been in Charlotte for over 85 years. Once an addict has come through detox, their 120-day, regimented, rules-based system has a lofty and consistent 70% success rate. This is well above the national average.

They clearly spell out the requirements for entry into their program on THIS webpage. That page has a clear list of what ID documents to bring and who to call or email. Like every other resource in Charlotte, programs that work have a waiting list. So do these three things to make sure you get on that list. 

1. Gather together all the ID documents you need to bring to your first appointment. Get a Case Manager or a Peer Support worker on one of the other resources here on our site to help you gather those documents up.
2. Use the email address on their webpage to request an appointment. Of course you can call, but there's less likelihood that your request will fall through a crack if you send an email and get a confirmation.
3. Follow-up weekly by email or phone.

If you are lucky enough to gain entry there are a few things you need to know...

• This is a residential program lasting 120 days. 
• There's one program for men called Rebound and one program for women called Dove's Nest. They are at different locations
• The program is no charge, but it requires a very serious commitment from you.
• Because it's so successful, you might not get an appointment immediately. Keep trying and following up with them until you make it.
• This is a faith-based program and there is a spiritual component to it. You will be required to attend a religious service every Sunday.

Good luck!!