I want to give you information about an
alternative to secular Alcohol & Drug treatment
for women with life-threatening addictions.
Almost one out of every three families suffers from some type addictive
behavior and in most cases the family members or parents don’t have any
idea where to turn for help. There is Christian help available.
About six years ago, my wife Nicki and I began a ministry of
First Baptist Church,
Jackson, Mississippi, to women in the Hinds County
Jail. Quickly we saw that women serve their time or bond out and within
90 days they are right back in jail again. When they leave jail they
have the clothes on their back, no money, no job, and no skills to
obtain a decent job just a drug dealer or pimp waiting to pick them up.
Most of them have been in numerous secular treatment centers with no
visible positive sustainable results. We knew something had to be done
to break the cycle of jail, crime, drugs, men and jail. As we
ministered in jail, we sensed God’s urge to establish Buried Treasures
Home, Inc., as a home for women without any hope or resources.
If lasting success is to be achieved, the addict
must leave their familiar surroundings, get away from their friends and
sometimes family (Romans 12:2a). This means they must get out of town
and begin a new life. Women who have been removed from their old
environment more quickly settle down to letting Christ begin a new life
in them.
Buried Treasures Home offers women a Christ based one year residential
discipleship program. To our knowledge, there is not another
center like this in the Mid-south to help guide addicts into
surrendering their heart, mind, soul and strength to Jesus Christ.
By making Jesus Christ the center of our program, we differ from other
faith based centers in two aspects.
First, residents receive
weekly individual and group counseling from the BTH staff using the
Christian 12-step program. Professional counseling
continues on a weekly basis for one year. Past hurts and abusive
behavior must be addressed before they can begin trusting Jesus to
control their lives. Second, after about six months, ladies are
directed into an educational program, usually at Hinds Community College.
With education and skills required to enter a career, these women will
graduate from Buried Treasures Home with a Biblical pattern of success
in life, home, family, church and the workplace.
We are available to talk with anyone who wants more
information about recovery, our program or other centers that may fit a
need. Call us toll free at 1-888-932-5505 or e-mail at nickibenz@yahoo.com.
I have enclosed some information about our Home for your review.
