Frequently Asked Questions
Considering coming to the mission? We have answers to some common questions.
I am the pastor of a church in town. We are trying to help a 35 year old woman who has been living out of her car to find shelter. Do you have any openings for a woman?
You can come in for an intake to see if there are any openings in the Women’s Center. Intakes begin at 9:00 am on weekdays, and are processed in the order that clients arrive.
If the client you are trying to help has stayed at City Rescue Mission in the past, there may be time limits in place before she is eligible to return. You can have the woman call our intake staff at 405-232-2709 to find out the date that she will qualify to return.
City Rescue Mission does not serve clients that are convicted of a sexual offense or those that have recent histories of violent activities or convictions. A background check will be done at intake. As long as the client does not fall into one of those two populations that we do not serve, she should be eligible to stay, pending bed availability.
I am trying to get help transitioning back into a functional lifestyle. I am a former addict, but now have been clean for almost 2 months. I need help getting a GED so I can further my education or find a job of some sort to get back on my feet, but have no help until I can afford a place. I am going between family members for now but am running out of options. I am a burden that they cannot support while I piece my life together. Please, is there any way that I can get help without having to enter your bridge to life program? I am clean and can pass a drug screening.
Under the circumstances, you have the perfect opportunity to join our Work or School Program. You can stay here while finding a job and getting enrolled in classes to get your GED completed.
I recently lost my job and I’m behind on my rent. I’m about $1200 behind, but my landlord is a good man and he said if I gave him $500 today he would be okay with it. I really wouldn’t be worried about it but I have animals and they’re the only family and friends that I have and I can’t be on the streets with them. So if you can help me I would be greatly appreciative to you and your organization.
City Rescue Mission does not provide utility assistance at this time. You can call the Community Resource Directory at 211 to learn about resources that may be a more appropriate fit for you.
I am about to be homeless. I have exhausted my entire savings and plan on selling everything I own. I have job prospects and interviews that look very promising. I know I will get a job. Surviving until my first paycheck is the problem. I am healthy and able to contribute. I just need a little time to get back on my feet.
You can come in for an intake to see if you qualify for our Work Program. If you have stayed at City Rescue Mission in the past, there may be time limits in place before you are eligible to return. You can call our intake staff at 405-232-2709 to find out the date that you will qualify to return. City Rescue Mission does not serve clients that are convicted of a sexual offense or those that have recent histories of violent activities or convictions. A background check will be done at intake. As long as you pass the background check and the urinalysis, you are eligible to enter our Work Program.
In the Work Program, your case manager will work to connect you with resources to address any barriers that stand between you and employment. This includes things such as: lack of identification, mental health care, resume preparation, interview skills, additional training, and anything else that may keep you from earning a living wage.
Your case manager will create an Individual Service Plan with you at the beginning of your stay here. The plan will be set up with the goal of you moving out with safe and adequate housing, and the income to be able to maintain that housing. Each client’s needs are different, so you will work with your case manager to build a plan that addresses your specific, individual needs.
How are my legal issues dealt with if I am in your care?
If you do not have legal counsel, your case manager will set you up an appointment with Trinity Legal to assess what your needs will be for legal issues. If you already have legal counsel then you will just need to communicate with your case manager what assistance you might need to meet whatever is required of you by the legal system.
I’m needing help with a warm, safe place to stay while i look for work. Do you have services that would help me find work? I was told that CRM is one of the best shelters in the country.
You can come in for an intake to see if you qualify for our Work Program. If you have stayed at City Rescue Mission in the past, there may be time limits in place before you are eligible to return. You can call our intake staff at 405-232-2709 to find out the date that you will qualify to return. City Rescue Mission does not serve clients that are convicted of a sexual offense or those that have recent histories of violent activities or convictions. A background check will be done at intake. As long as you pass the background check and the urinalysis, you are eligible to enter our Work Program.
In the Work Program, your case manager will work to connect you with resources to address any barriers that stand between you and employment. This includes things such as: lack of identification, mental health care, resume preparation, interview skills, additional training, and anything else that may keep you from earning a living wage.
Your case manager will create an Individual Service Plan with you at the beginning of your stay here. The plan will be set up with the goal of you moving out with safe and adequate housing, and the income to be able to maintain that housing. Each client’s needs are different, so you will work with your case manager to build a plan that addresses your specific, individual needs.
I need some help with some bills. I recently got laid off a job just working temporary jobs right now.
City Rescue Mission does not provide utility assistance at this time. You can call the Community Resource Directory at 211 to learn about resources that may be a more appropriate fit for you.
I am staying with a friend. I could use some groceries to help get me through. What do I need to bring to receive assistance?
City Rescue Mission does not provide grocery assistance at this time. You can call the Community Resource Directory at 211 to learn about resources that may be a more appropriate fit for you.
I am very interested in enrolling in the Bridge to Life Recovery Program! I am on the verge of losing my parental rights to my 4 children, was just released from jail after being there for a month (because I was arrested for possession of CDS times 2 and Possession of Paraphernalia), and am out on bond until my court date adjourns. My Judge suggested that I get help learning and obtaining other positive life skills to obtain employment, housing and help getting my children back with me and to be a positive and productive member in society. While building a foundation for my family and myself and moving forward with our lives sober, working, furthering our educations so that we might pay it forward the help, love, guidance and step in the right direction given to us if you allow myself and children to be a part of your positive successful program!
We have space for moms and children in our Women’s Center. It sounds like you are ready for a change in your life and it can start here with our Recovery program. All you have to do is come to 800 West California Ave. OKC, Ok 73106 and get checked in today.
If you have stayed at City Rescue Mission in the past, there may be time limits in place before you are eligible to return. You can call our intake staff at 405-232-2709 to find out the date that you will qualify to return.
City Rescue Mission does not serve clients that are convicted of a sexual offense or those that have recent histories of violent activities or convictions. A background check will be done at intake. As long as you pass the background check, you are eligible to enter our Recovery Program.
