Men’s Program

Power to Choose 12 Step Program

For men who are ready to choose a new path in life, a life lived for Christ, a 5-phase program is ready to help them. The recovery program is for men who have made unwise decisions, leading life down rough paths. When they are ready, Panama City Rescue Mission provides a supportive environment where students grow in integrity, responsibility, and commitment.

Power to Choose Recovery Dorm rooms each have two to six beds for a total capacity of 37 men, including 8 beds in the first evaluation stage. There are also 8 beds at “Crossroads” for men in transition (last phase of the recovery program) for a total of 45 men. The program is task-oriented, rather than time-oriented. So each man will complete the program at different paces, often though, it will take 12-13 months.

Evaluation Phase: 45 days, determining the probability of completing the program.

• Lodging
• Three Meals a Day
• Personal needs met

Phase 1: Evangelism and Stabilization

•  Alcohol and Drug Treatment
• Joining a church in the community
• Individual and group counseling
• 12-step Christian Centered Program (steps 1-5), “Power to Choose” and other texts
• Recreation and work out area

 Phase 2: Education and Work Therapy

• Steps 6-12 in 12-step program
• Discipleship class
• Vocational Training
• Life Skills
• Preparing for GED
• Adult education

Phase 3: Experience

•  Part-time internships within the Mission

Phase 4: Employment and Crossroads

• Transitional phase
• Aftercare (What is after care?)

If you or someone you know is ready to take a step towards recovery, please submit an application.

If you are interested in learning more please email Cathy Byrd at cbyrd@pcrmission.org  or call 769-0783