CHAPEL SERVICES

The Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission is a Christian-based organization. Although we don't force or impose religious beliefs on anyone, we welcome the opportunity to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of everyone who enters our doors. To that end, we offer evening chapel services at both the Texas Street and McNeil Street sites for anyone who wishes to attend.

The Rescue Mission conducts one chapel service per day Monday through Saturday and two services on Sunday. Each service lasts approximately one hour and consists of praise and worship, collective prayer and an inspirational message.

If you or your church would like to participate in or lead a chapel service, contact Evangelism Director, Jim Brackman at (318) 629-8487.

PROGRAMS

DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

MISSION STATEMENT  
The Discipleship Training Program prepares homeless men, women and children to serve God, as they prepare for independent and productive living.

ABOUT
The Discipleship Training Program equips participants with the fundamental skills to overcome and successfully deal with the stressors of life.

Each participant resides on-site and receives one-on-one counseling, small group sessions, work therapy opportunities and daily devotions. Participants are taught the basics of Christianity and attend classes that address specific needs such as ager management, basic living and parenting skills, knowing God’s will and soul restoration. Our purpose is to equip each participant with fundamental skills they can use for a lifetime.

CONTACT
For information on the Discipleship Training Program for men, contact Jim Brackman at (318) 629-8487 or e-mail him at jbrackman@sbrescuemission.com.

For information on the Discipleship Training Program for women, contact Linda Wells at (318) 227-2868 ext. 121 or e-mail her at lwells@sbrescuemission.com.

WORK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

MISSION STATEMENT 
To provide safe and affordable housing for the working homeless, while they prepare for independent living.

ABOUT
The Work Assistance Program is designed to assist the working homeless with limited food, clothing and safe shelter, until permanent housing is acquired. Each participant is required to save a percentage of their income, attend specific, independent living skills classes, daily devotions and pay a modest program fee.

CONTACT
For information on the Work Assistance Program for men, contact Mike Kennedy at (318) 227-2868 or e-mail him at mkennedy@sbrescuemission.com.

For information on the Work Assistance Program for women, contact Linda Wells at (318) 227-2868 ext 121 or e-mail her at lwells@sbrescuemission.com.

HOMELESS INTERVENTION SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT
This program provides holistic care, both physical and emotional, to the chronic homeless and housing vulnerable.

ABOUT
The Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission provides safe and secure shelter from the elements for the homeless suffering with physical, emotional and/or mental disabilities.  The Guest Resident Program and the Extended Stay Programs provide participants on-site residence, food, clothing, medical and other basic assistance, including Christian counseling and case management, until permanent housing and benefits are acquired. Our goal is to provide the best possible opportunities for participants to achieve and maintain the highest possible level of independent living.

CONTACT
For more information about Homeless Intervention Services for men, contact Kerry Hemphill at (318) 227-2868 ext 123 or e-mail him at khemphill@sbrescuemission.com.

For information about Homeless Intervention Services for women, please contact Linda Wells at (318) 227-2868 ext. 121 or ext. 127 or ext. 128 or e-mail her at lwells@sbrescuemission.com.

GUEST RESIDENT PROGRAM

This program is designed to provide short term, emergency services to homeless persons for a period of up to 7 days. These services include shelter, food, clothing, counseling and medical attention.

EXTENDED SERVICES PROGRAM

This emergency services program is designed to provide emergency services to homeless individuals or families for 30 to 60 days until permanent housing and basic needs are secured. These services include shelter, food, clothing, and medical attention.