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Sober House/Homeless Shelter | Discovery House, Inc.

1411 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Eligibility

Homeless men and women and those recovering from addiction

Required documents

As requested

Application process

Background check, application

Fees

$50 per week

Service area

Dickinson County, IA

Description

Program provides a safe, supportive Christian environment for homeless men and women from Northwest Iowa, Southern Minnesota, and surrounding states and those recovering from addiction. Residents (capacity of 14) receive counseling and daily living skills. Can stay for up to six months. Must remain sober while at the facility.

Residents are required to follow the guidelines of the house, attend 12 Step meetings, stay clean and sober, learn accountability through holding a job, weekly Christian counseling and attend Bible study. A group meal is provided once a week and participation in counseling and Bible study, and attendance at the house meal are all mandatory. Weekly church attendance and worship are also required.

Providing organization

Discovery House, Inc.

Christian traditional housing for the homeless recovering from addictions.  Provides residents counseling and tools to begin a new foundation for a better life.