- More Than Just A Rehab Center -

Genesis does not offer rehabilitation programs, it has partnered with organizations that offer outpatient drug treatments.  To remain in the Genesis program, residents with drug or alcohol abuse problems should attend their programs and get involved in Genesis' workshops that involve Bible study, conflict resolution and resume preparation.

During the first 20 days in the program, a client is not allowed to leave the house and should work on his or her service plans - a list of personal goals - with a counselor.  After the stay-in period, residents work toward achieving
their goals and look for jobs, always receiving spiritual counseling.

"The spiritual component is very unique.  Other programs many times are not treated spiritually.  We try to incorporate them in the ministries of the church.

Residents can stay in the program as long as nine months, but those ready to leave earlier are welcome to do so. Samuel Cruz, one of the first graduates of the program and the Broady's personal pride, left Genesis after only three months.  A former convict, Cruz, 47, arrived at Genesis after a few days in a shelter.  "I preferred to go back to prison if I had to stay there," Cruz said of the shelter.  After getting a job, and trying to adjust to his new life after 16 years in prison, Cruz is now trying to build his own construction company.