Yvonne’s Story
“You helped me move forward without judgment, and I’ll always be grateful.” I was very young when I made the biggest mistake of my life.
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Programs & Services
We strive to meet individuals where they are and equip them with the tools and services necessary on their journey out of homelessness.
Working Toward a Better Future
Bridge to Life is a program serving men and women age 18 and up with addiction and other lifestyle hurdles. By offering comprehensive holistic services, Bridge to Life provides participants an alternative to mainstream drug and alcohol treatment centers, helping them move beyond their circumstances toward a better future.
Programs
Our proven, solutions-based programs empower people to overcome the issues that keep them from living their best life.
emergency shelter
City Rescue Mission is a temporary emergency shelter that serves single women,
single men, and families with children. Our shelter is a clean, safe environment
that is enriched with supportive services.
single men, and families with children. Our shelter is a clean, safe environment
that is enriched with supportive services.
Emergency Shelter
+ Provides help with immediate needs such as food, clothing, and access to other resources
+ Trained staff provide comprehensive case management coordination of services with needs base assessment
+ Individual Service Plan to develop action-oriented goals to establish safe affordable housing and income
+ Employment Assistance
+ Housing Referrals
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+ Trained staff provide comprehensive case management coordination of services with needs base assessment
+ Individual Service Plan to develop action-oriented goals to establish safe affordable housing and income
+ Employment Assistance
+ Housing Referrals
recovery program
The Recovery Program is a faith-based program designed for individuals who are struggling with
life-controlling problems. Our holistic approach is designed to help our participants become
self-sufficient and thriving members of society.
life-controlling problems. Our holistic approach is designed to help our participants become
self-sufficient and thriving members of society.
recovery program
+ Educates participants about addiction, life skills, and improved social interaction
+ Builds structure and accountability in a person’s life
+ Fosters a positive and spiritual environment that highlights the gospel
+ Provides staff that are committed to bringing about a lifestyle change
+ Connects participants to communitysupport and resources
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+ Builds structure and accountability in a person’s life
+ Fosters a positive and spiritual environment that highlights the gospel
+ Provides staff that are committed to bringing about a lifestyle change
+ Connects participants to communitysupport and resources
housing program
Through this program, clients obtain appropriate housing while learning how to live
independently. The goal is for clients to be self-sufficient and self-reliant in order to
reduce the likelihood of a return to homelessness.
independently. The goal is for clients to be self-sufficient and self-reliant in order to
reduce the likelihood of a return to homelessness.
housing program
+ Assistance with applications, deposits, arrears, evictions, and rent assistance
+ Provides clients with resources and individualized service plans
+ Assistance finding employment and establishing job readiness
+ Work with landlords, housing authorities, and other organizations to secure safe housing for clients
+ Ongoing follow up with clients after they are housed
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+ Provides clients with resources and individualized service plans
+ Assistance finding employment and establishing job readiness
+ Work with landlords, housing authorities, and other organizations to secure safe housing for clients
+ Ongoing follow up with clients after they are housed
Supportive Services
City Rescue Mission offers a broad range of supportive services to individuals on their journey to end their homelessness.
- Personalized Case Management
- Food & shelter
- Clothing & hygiene
- Substance abuse & Trauma recovery
- Access to mental Health care
- Medical & dental Health services
- Access to legal Assistance
- Crisis management
- Spiritual development
- Enrichment classes
- Personal development classes
- Government assistance navigation
- Resume building
- Vocational training
- Employment Readiness
- Housing assistance
- Transportation
- Financial planning & Budgeting
Intake
City Rescue Mission is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for intakes into our Programs.
Call Us 24/7
(405) 232-2709
Women's & Children's Entrance
800 W. California Ave Oklahoma City
Men's Entrance
914 W. California Ave Oklahoma City
Recovery Program Email
True Stories of Hope
Frank’s Story
“Being around people who care made me realize my problems were temporary” It’s a moment Frank will never shake from his memory. The moment his
Laura’s Story
I Wouldn’t Be Here Without You I’ll never forget the day I came to City Rescue Mission. I’d been living without a home, sleeping in
Proven Impact
We understand that change is difficult – but worth the effort. We’re proud to say that the overwhelming majority of Bridge to Life participants graduate the program and go on to lead happy, productive, full lives, free of the issues that held them back.
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of clients end their homelessness when they exit the Mission
