Catholic Charities runs the Crossroads sober living facility in Reno, a collaboration with Washoe County Human Services. It's a way for clients to get back on their feet again, and the program doesn't cost them anything.
"I came to Crossroads on a recommendation as a facility that has a very high success rate for people in recovery from a variety of substance abuse disorders," said client Rick Schraub. "I'm an alcoholic and needed a program that would provide me with the tools necessary to re over and retain my sobriety. I've been with Crossroads just under six months now, and it's been an absolute life-changing experience for sure."
Right now they have more than 20 open beds for men hoping to make a change in their lives.
"Our goal is to have our men go back into the community and be better fathers, brothers, sons," said Co-Director Charla Rush. "To be a part of the community, be able to have a life sustained in sobriety."
All the clients here have access to substance abuse and mental health resources, as well as support services to help them transition back to society. They wear different colored lanyards to signify where they are in that journey.
"I'm at the stage where I'm looking for employment," Schraub said. "That doesn't mean I'm leaving right away. We have a lot of people in the program working full time, that's the idea, it's transitional, and that's where I am in my program. I anticipate for sure that even when I leave Crossroads, I'll be part of this community forever."
The program has seen its share of success stories over the years, and there are many more to come.
"If you are ready for a change, find us," Rush said. "It's a great program and we just want to help you have a better life."
For more information on the Crossroads housing program click here.
