Services
We’re here to help!
The Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission offers both emergency and long-term services for men and women in need.
For men:
• 80 beds for addiction recovery
• 60 beds for cold weather emergency shelter (October - March)
For women:
• 22 beds for addiction recovery
• 20 beds for emergency shelter
ADDICTION RECOVERY
With 100 beds for men and women, RSGM offers one of the largest, most comprehensive addiction recovery programs in Northern Nevada, addressing addictions such as meth, alcohol, cocaine and gambling.
The Christian Addiction Recovery and Education program (CARE) is a free, 13-month residential program that addresses a client’s spiritual, psychological, educational, physical and emotional needs. (Clients with a fixed income are required to contribute to help cover their expenses).
All of the client’s needs are provided for: Shelter, food, clothing and personal hygiene products. Sorry, but cell phones are not allowed.
Clients desiring program entry must first complete a 30-45 day evaluation period.
The program is divided into four phases:
1. Stabilization: Clients are exposed to intensive 12-step coursework in Conquering Chemical Dependency as well as basic Christianity and family of origin issues.
2. Exploration: Men and women explore the meaning and purpose of life through such studies as Purpose Driven Life and Search for Significance.
3. Maturation: Clients learn to take their Christian faith to deeper levels in such classes as Measure of Maturity and Walking with the Master. Addiction is revisited in the Life Recovery series that explores the 12-step principles found in the Bible.
4. Preparation: Men and women prepare to return to society as productive members through Planning for Success, which connects them with vocational training agencies, GED courses, computer basics, budgeting and finance and job interview/resume skills. Clients also explore addiction and relapse through a video series and small group format.
All clients are held to strict guidelines to ensure their road to sobriety and a new life is a successful one!
If you or someone you know needs help, call us at (775) 329-0485 (24 hours) or (775) 323-0386.
You can also email Chaplain Gerry van der Wende at gerry@rsgm.org.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
The Mission works with the City of Reno and Washoe County to provide needed emergency beds for homeless men and those seeking temporary shelter.
Cold Weather Emergency Shelter:
• Sign-ups at the Men’s Drop In Center at 315 Record St., Reno.
• 60 beds for men during cold winter months (October through March).
• Clients receive a hot dinner, showers, hygiene necessities.
• Call (775) 329-8070 (24 hours)
Gospel Mission Women’s Shelter:
• A safe house for 20 homeless women and children.
• Women receive meals, showers, clothes and hygiene necessities.
• Women can stay for up to 10 days at a time (more if the demand is low)
• Call (775) 329-0485 (24 hours)
OTHER SERVICES
• Clothing vouchers for men, women and children
• Emergency food assistance for individuals and families
• Referrals to social service agencies to provide the best assistance
• Evening meals for women and women with children
If you need help in any of these areas, call us
24-hours at
(775) 329-0485
