Short-Stay and Discipleship Men’s Program
Step One: Threshold Eligibility
In order for a candidate to be eligible for admission at the Short-Stay Program, the following threshold requirements must be met:
- Candidate is a male, at least 18 years old and has no children residing with him;
- Candidate does not require intensive therapeutic intervention for serious mental illness or severe emotional disturbance and/or aggressive behavior, including detoxication; and
- Candidate does not require 24-hour-a-day nursing care or oxygen support.
If a candidate meets the specifications, then proceed to Step 2.
Step Two: Call Intake Department
The candidate calls our Intake Department at (413) 732-0808 ext. 129 to request an application which can be emailed or picked up in person at 10 Mill Street, Springfield, MA.
Upon receiving an application, the person receiving it must conduct the meeting in step three to ensure eligibility.
Step Three: Meet With Resident Intake Team
The candidate should call our Intake Department at (413) 732–0808 ext. 129 or send an email to ssilloway@springfieldrescuemission.org to set up an in-person appointment. During his meeting with the Intake Chaplain, the candidate will discuss how SRM can best help him. The Case Management Team will conduct a thorough assessment of the candidate’s circumstances, needs, and eligibility for available programs. Any admission or placement decision will be based on established program criteria, applicable policies and procedures, and available resources.
Requirements for Entering Program:
Prior to entrance into any program, we require that potential residents:
- Are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol when they arrive. Our facilities employ a strict zero-tolerance policy and testing for both will be performed upon admission to the facility;
- Are able to identify themselves with government-issued ID;
- Are willing and able to perform work assignments as needed;
- Are willing to follow program expectations and responsibilities;
- Bring their supply of any prescribed medications required by a doctor; and
- Support our intentional, faith-based, holistic approach to health and healing.
Food Service Programs
SRM provides the following food services to the Greater Springfield community:
Public Breakfast Program
A full, well-balanced breakfast for up to 100 hungry men, women and children, served six days per week from 7:00–7:30PM
Public Lunch Program
A full, well-balanced lunch for up to 100 hungry men, women and children, served five days per week from 12:30–1:00PM
Operation SONshine
A mobile feeding ministry that delivers an average of 100 meals per day to homeless individuals and residents of Greater Springfield’s low-income neighborhoods.
Traditional Holiday Meals
Hungry and homeless individuals are served a sit-down holiday meal on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Community Outreach Meals
We support local charities, churches and other community organizations to meet the needs of the hungry in our area.
Give Away Center
The SRM Give Away Center distributes daily living items including clothing, shoes, coats, bedding, towels, small household goods and essential hygiene products. Bags of non-perishable groceries are also distributed when available. All items are free of charge.
The Give Away Center operates by appointment by calling (413) 732–0808, ext. 121. Donations of gently used items can be donated Monday through Saturday, 8:00AM to 6:00PM, at 10 Mill Street, Springfield. Please refer to our Donation Guidelines if you have any questions on what we accept.
Please call us at 413-732-0808 with any questions.
