Programs

Transient Ministry
Work Readiness Program
Overcomers Program
Family Life Center
Barnabas House
Medical Clinic
Crisis Diversion
Street Outreach
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Meals, shelter, clothing, counseling, case management, advocacy, morning and evening Gospel services for approximately 300 single men and women daily (see statistics for the last month or the last 10 years). The men are housed in a large dormitory on the second floor and the women are housed in a small dormitory on the third floor of our facility.

A 120-day job skills training program for up to 40 men and 10 women at one time. The program includes individual counseling, life skills classes, discussion groups, Bible studies, two daily chapel services, in-house work therapy and recreational activities. Upon completion, each individual is assisted in securing gainful employment, higher education or vocational training, and housing.

A one year residential recovery program for men and women with alcohol, drug, or gambling addiction. Up to 15 men and 4 women at one time. Includes individual and group counseling, Bible studies, two daily chapel services, in-house work therapy and recreational activities. The program utilizes a Christian curriculum entitled “Search for Significance” by Robert S. McGee (Word Publishing, Nashville Tennessee). Upon completion of the program, each person is assisted in securing gainful employment, higher education or vocational training, and housing.

As many as 13 single mothers and their children receive safe shelter, meals, clothing, case management, and counseling. The goal is to provide a Christian environment, teach families basic life skills and help the families find permanent housing.

A transitional halfway house for men who have completed a minimum of six months of residential treatment for addiction. Each resident maintains full-time employment but comes home to the supportive environment of Barnabas House, including group and individual counseling.

On-site medical clinic operated by AtlantiCare Health Systems.

A 5-bed unit for men who have been referred through the Psychiatric Intervention Program. Includes intensive psychiatric counseling and case management. AtlantiCare Behavioral Health and Jewish Family Service administer this program and a partial-care day program for other homeless people with mental illness.

A full-time Outreach Chaplain ministers to the homeless on the streets of Atlantic City and under the boardwalk, offering help and encouraging those in need to come to the Mission for meals, shelter, and medical services.

Additional Services

Intern training for college students interested in Christian ministry, social service work and medical student placement through an agreement with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

In addition:
Food pantry for needy families in the community.
Refer clients to various social service agencies that can meet their needs.
Consult with other social service agencies.
Offer speakers serving churches and civic organizations.

View the 2007 Annual Report for the number of people helped last year in each of the programs.

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