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Jesus House provides services to the community in two program areas: Shelter Program and Community Services.
There is only one other shelter in the USA (located in Connecticut)
that provides similar services to the mentally ill. Jesus House receives referrals from other mental health agencies such as Griffin Memorial Hospital, Oklahoma County Crises Intervention Center as well as area hospitals. We also receive referrals from out of state; the farthest away has been South Dakota. The majority of food distributed by Jesus House is either provided by the Regional Food Bank or is otherwise donated from church groups, clubs, etc. All clothing, appliances and furniture are donated and distributed free of charge. Jesus House does not charge for any of its goods and services. |
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 I. The Shelter Program is open 24 hours, 7 days per week A. Licensed staff provides drug & alcohol recovery, case management and counseling to the homeless severely mentally ill/chemically dependant, otherwise known as dually diagnosed. 1. Provides onsite AA, NA and CA meetings 2. Group and Individual therapy 3. Medication, diabetic supplies etc. are provided until other sources can be found. 4. All residents are provided clothing, 3 meals per day and access to a registered mental upon request. 5. Off duty CIT (crisis intervention training) Oklahoma City Police officers are on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 6. Residents are required to be on property the first 30 days of their stay, no visitors, and no exceptions. 7. Transportation to and from Doctor Appointments, and other necessary trips is provided. 8. Length of stay is determined on an individual basis; from short term emergency to permanent supportive housing. 9. Aftercare and relapse prevention are also provided. Former residents who leave in good standing may return at any time to see the counselor, eat a meal or just visit. 10. Residents who leave in good standing and relapse can return at anytime to stay in the shelter again. B. Shelter Program Criteria 1. Residents will not be admitted to the shelter under the influence of street drugs or alcohol. We will help them arrange for medical detox if necessary. 2. Residents must have their medication in hand when arriving at the Jesus House. We will try to fill prescriptions when funds are available; the county pharmacy does not fill psychotropic meds. 3. Residents are required to be medically compliant. This is defined as following all doctors orders, taking meds as directed, and in the case of diabetics, testing blood sugar and maintain appropriate diet as prescribed by their physician. 4. Residents are required to remain on property, attend all meetings and no visitors are allowed during the first 30 days. 5. Residents are provided a locker for secure storage of their belongings. 6. Residents must function at a high enough level to be responsible for taking their own meds. Persons with mental retardation are referred to a more appropriate setting. 7. Jesus House is not licensed to distribute medications, therefore meds are locked up in security office, and each resident is responsible to pick up 24 hours of meds each day at 5:30 and take them at the appropriate time. Insulin, needles, meters and other supplies are kept in the security office, and are available to the resident at any time. 8. Residents are encouraged to participate in individually therapy which is mandatory during the first 30 days. 9. All residents are required to perform various housekeeping duties, and work each day during the week at a task determined by the resident and the case manager. 10. All residents are required to be in the building by 9 PM., unless a special pass is obtained. 11. A free resident phone is provided daily from 8 AM to 9 PM. 12. Residents must be physically ambulatory and able to climb stairs and take care of their hygiene needs. Jesus House is not able to care for those who are medically fragile. |
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 II. Jesus House provides food baskets, clothing, furniture and appliances free of charge as well as financial assistance for travel, utility payments etc. to the poor of the community (based upon availability of product and funds.) Financial assistance is also available to residents on a case by case basis, when funding allows. A. Food Program Criteria: food pantry is open M-W-F 10 am- 4 pm 1. Persons receiving AFDC, Food Stamps or other entitlement programs are income eligible. 2. Clients needing assistance with food baskets should, when possible, verify their address with a utility bill or other verifiable source. When possible, clients should provide social security cards for all children in the household under the age of 18. 3. Adults over age 65 are automatically eligible for services. 4. Upon request from other social service providers, emergency food baskets can be prepared at any time. B. Clothing, appliances and furniture are provided based on a first come first served basis. There is no waiting list, and clients must transport their goods themselves. C. Financial Assistance Criteria: 1. Persons (non-residents) requesting financial assistance must provide documentation as to what the money is for, such as utility bill, rent, etc. 2. Travel assistance is also provided for residents to go out of state for a documented family emergency. 3. Persons (non-residents) who provide documentation of new employment can receive a one time payment of $15.00 for gas money. |
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