Our Program: How exactly do we help addicts get sober for life? 1. By providing housing, utilities, and food. These elements of basic human need and dignity are often lost when substance abuse is out of control. Re- establishing them is a foundational step for a sober and productive future. 2. Through structure and accountability. Most people don’t appreciate being told what to do, but addicts need help establishing healthy boundaries as well as a sober daily routine. Let’s face it. What you’ve been doing hasn’t been working, so why not let us guide you in developing a sober daily routine and surrounding yourself with sober people who are like minded? Over time this sober daily routine becomes a sober lifestyle, and these sober people you’ve been spending time with become a healthy and sober support system who you can call upon when you feel weak. 3. By showing unconditional love and acceptance. People who come to us have typically hit rock bottom, and that is often accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, regret, and a lot of negative self talk of failure, gloom, and doom. Besides providing structure and accountability, our staff’s primary job description is to show God’s unconditional love and acceptance to the people who walk through our doors. We believe this unconditional love and acceptance are the keys that unlock healing for the heart, and hope for the future. If you let us, we will get to know you and listen to your story. We will laugh with you, cry with you, and build a relationship with you as you walk out your journey of recovery. 4. By providing a family-like atmosphere and encouraging community. If you are struggling with addiction, you can’t do it on your own. In his Ted Talk from TEDGlobal London, Johann Hari makes the statement that, “the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, the opposite of addiction is connection.” We all need a family and a place to call home. Despite our large size, Lighthouse encourages and fosters community in several ways: • We offer several in-house meetings every week. During those meetings, Participants can share with each other, support one another, and make connections with others who are going through the same struggles. • By providing on-site staff who are available to support you, to listen, pray with you, and to encourage you in your journey. • We serve house meals, hold sober social events, holiday get togethers, provide Christmas gifts, & birthday cards. These activities create bonds, give individuals a sense of belonging, and show each person that they’re a valuable part of the Lighthouse family.
614 Mathews Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524
The Lighthouse is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Our Program: How exactly do we help addicts get sober for life? 1. By providing housing, utilities, and food. These elements of basic human need and dignity are often lost when substance abuse is out of control. Re- establishing them is a foundational step for a sober and productive future. 2. Through structure and accountability. Most people don’t appreciate being told what to do, but addicts need help establishing healthy boundaries as well as a sober daily routine. Let’s face it. What you’ve been doing hasn’t been working, so why not let us guide you in developing a sober daily routine and surrounding yourself with sober people who are like minded? Over time this sober daily routine becomes a sober lifestyle, and these sober people you’ve been spending time with become a healthy and sober support system who you can call upon when you feel weak. 3. By showing unconditional love and acceptance. People who come to us have typically hit rock bottom, and that is often accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, regret, and a lot of negative self talk of failure, gloom, and doom. Besides providing structure and accountability, our staff’s primary job description is to show God’s unconditional love and acceptance to the people who walk through our doors. We believe this unconditional love and acceptance are the keys that unlock healing for the heart, and hope for the future. If you let us, we will get to know you and listen to your story. We will laugh with you, cry with you, and build a relationship with you as you walk out your journey of recovery. 4. By providing a family-like atmosphere and encouraging community. If you are struggling with addiction, you can’t do it on your own. In his Ted Talk from TEDGlobal London, Johann Hari makes the statement that, “the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, the opposite of addiction is connection.” We all need a family and a place to call home. Despite our large size, Lighthouse encourages and fosters community in several ways: • We offer several in-house meetings every week. During those meetings, Participants can share with each other, support one another, and make connections with others who are going through the same struggles. • By providing on-site staff who are available to support you, to listen, pray with you, and to encourage you in your journey. • We serve house meals, hold sober social events, holiday get togethers, provide Christmas gifts, & birthday cards. These activities create bonds, give individuals a sense of belonging, and show each person that they’re a valuable part of the Lighthouse family.
614 Mathews Street, Fort Collins 80524
The Lighthouse is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.