The River’s Edge Ranch (RER) is a place where hope is restored for men with broken lives, empowering them to live the “abundant life” and have a positive impact on their families and communities. RER serves adult men who seek to recover from the travails of substance abuse. Many are veterans, parolees and homeless men who have been referred by family, friends, local churches and community organizations. A one-year commitment to RER’s multi-phase approach is required from participants. This approach integrates manual labor, animal-assisted therapy, service to others, faith and mentoring support.
Phase One
The first phase of the recovery program focuses on the restoration of mental and physical health, as well as gaining basic life skills such as healthy eating, restful sleep and exercising. Ranchers in Phase One:
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The second phase allows the men to prepare for their transition back into society by working full-time at the Ranch as well as learning responsibility and how to be of service to others through community service. Ranchers in Phase Two:
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Phase Three
The third and final phase is designed to fully transition the men back into society. In Phase Three, the men move into transitional housing, take on full-time employment and are mentored on the importance of spiritual, emotional and financial stability. Ranchers in Phase Three:
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