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Taylor Street Short-Stay and Discipleship Men’s Programs

SRM offers Hope for Healing – Taylor Street Short Stay and Discipleship Men’s Program.

Step One

Threshold Eligibility

In order for a man to be eligible for admission at Taylor Street Short Term Programs, the following threshold requirements must be met:

  • The candidate is a male 18 years old or older and has no children residing with him;
  • does not require intensive therapeutic intervention for serious mental illness or severe emotional disturbance and/or aggressive behavior, including detoxication; and
  • does not require 24-hour a day nursing care or in need of oxygen support.

If a candidate meets the specifications, then proceed to Step 2.

Step Two

Call our Intake Department at 413-732-0516 to request an application which can be emailed, mailed or picked up in person at 148 Taylor Street. Upon receiving an application, the person receiving the application must first conduct the following inquiries to ensure eligibility for Taylor Street Program.

Step Three

Meet with Resident Intake Team

Please call our Intake Department at 413-732-0516 or send an email to: mcabrera@springfieldrescuemission.org to set up an appointment. During your meeting with Intake team on the phone or in-person, we’ll discuss how we can best help you. We’ll thoroughly explain all options and answer any questions you may have during this meeting. The best program for the Candidate is determined.

 Requirements

  • Prior to entrance into any program, we require that potential residents:
  • Not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol when they arrive. Testing for both will be performed upon admission to the facility. Our facilities are zero-tolerance.
  • Must be able to identify themselves with government-issued ID.
  • Be willing and able to perform work assignments as needed.
  • Be willing to follow program expectations and responsibilities.
  • Bring their supply of any prescribed medications required by a doctor.
  • Support our intentional, faith-based, holistic-approach of health and healing community.

Men’s New Life Rehabilitation Program:

The Men’s New Life Rehabilitation Program provides a comprehensive approach to overcoming homelessness, addiction and other life issues. . . ALL FREE OF CHARGE.

To make an appointment with our Intake Office, please call 413-732-0808, Ext 129 or email ssilloway@springfieldrescuemission.org.

The Men’s New Life Rehabilitation Program is up to a year, a Christ-centered curriculum. The program staff work individually with residents to help them resolve a large number of problems so they can return to the community and sustain a productive life. The facility at 10 Mill Street has a capacity to accommodate 60 men.

Our holistic approach to health and healing focuses on these 5 Dimensions in our Wellness Track to create an Individual Plan.

The 5 dimensions:

  1. Spiritual/Mental/Physical Health
  2. Substance/Recovery
  3. Environmental: Job, Home life, Housing, Education
  4. Relapse & Aftercare Planning
  5. Other:  Legal, Financial, etc.

Learning Center: Workforce/HiSET

The Learning Center provides academic instruction for the residents of the program. Assessments are conducted to determine the current academic level of each resident so that an individual plan can be developed. Our curriculum offers courses in reading, reading comprehension, math, history, computer literacy, preparing a resume and writing. We also offer training and testing for those wishing to receive their HISET diploma. SRM collaborates with Mass Hire to provide career coaching, job readiness, access to training programs and higher education.

Men’s Transitional Living Programs:

Graduates of the Men’s New Life Program stay for up to 12 additional months in the Transitional Living Program located at 148 Taylor Street on the Second Floor. The men live in an alcohol-free and drug-free environment and receive meals and case management before making a full transition to independent living. Men’s Transitional Program is an extension of Springfield Rescue Mission’s Men’s New Life program where men continue working towards making a full transition to independent living.

Food Service Programs:

SRM provides meals to individuals and families in need through the following outreach programs:

Public Breakfast Program: Serves a well-balanced, full breakfast for up to 100 hungry men, women and children, six days per week, 7:00 – 7:30am.

Public Lunch Program: Serves a well-balanced, full lunch for up to 100 hungry men, women and children, six days per week, 12:30 – 1:00pm.

Operation SONshine: A mobile-feeding ministry that delivers an average of 100 meals each day of operation, to the homeless and residents in Greater Springfield’s low-income neighborhoods.

Traditional Holiday Meals: Hungry and homeless individuals are served at a sit-down holiday meal on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Community Outreach Meals: Supporting local charities, churches and other community organizations meeting similar needs in our area.

Give Away Center

The Give Away Center distributes clothing, shoes, coats, bedding items, towels, small household goods and essential hygiene products to men, women and children for daily living. Bags of non-perishable groceries are also given out when available. The Give Away Center operates by appointment by calling 413-732-0808, ext. 121. All items are free of charge.

Donations of gently-used items can be donated Monday through Saturday, 8am to 6pm, 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.

All Things are Possible-12 Chapters of Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Addictions

Come to the Rescue Mission each Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 p.m., 10 Mill Street, Springfield, is hosting All Things Are Possible, 12 Chapters of Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Addictions.   This weekly program is an outreach available for men and women at no cost.   All presentations and materials are available in English and Spanish.  Individuals can come into this Program at any time and will be re-occurring.  This Program is opened to anyone 18 or older.

“All things Are Possible” is a series of Biblical Strategies developed in chapters for attacking and overcoming addiction. It is an interactive program made up of men and women who share their experience, testimonies, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to overcome their sin. The only requirement for membership is a desire to live a life that is pleasing to God and to make every effort to grow in sanctification by His power. There are no dues or fees for membership.

All Things Are Possible is a Ministry of Springfield Rescue Mission and is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to please God with our lives and helps others to achieve the same, living a sanctified life becoming more Christ like. There are no professionals here as we rely on the Triune God to guide and direct our conversations guided by the Holy Spirit. It’s all about building a relationship and living a consecrated life.

For more information or questions in English,  please contact Kevin Ramsdell, Executive Director, at kramsdell@springfieldrescuemission.org.  For Spanish, please contact Miguel Cabrera by email mcabrera@springfieldrescuemission.org.