The Los Angeles
Mission’s Women’s outreach was named the Anne Douglas
Center in recognition of Mrs. Kirk Douglas’ long-standing
compassionate generosity to the homeless. "If I had but
one wish, I think becoming a recognized patron of homeless
men and women would be it. I hope together we will be able
to alleviate their plight entirely."
Anne Douglas
December
20, 1990
Shattered
Lives
Women
arrive at our door shattered, drained of emotions, suicidal,
alone...and in desperate need of help. Their lives
are filled with incidents of physical, sexual and emotional
abuse that have left a wake of broken family relationships
and chaos.
Tired and no longer able to manage their own lives, they
are seeking a way to make a change. At the Anne Douglas Center,
they are welcomed and offered the chance to transform their
lives
and regain their dignity.
Breaking the Cycle
During the 12-month intensive
Rehabilitation Program, women are provided shelter, meals and
clothing as they are equipped with skills and taught how to accept
responsibility that prepares them for a life of independence.
These
women are taught how to break the cycle of self-destruction.
They learn not to rely on drugs, alcohol, bad relationships
and other destructive behaviors so common in their lives. Gradually
they come to see themselves as women of value, no longer unloved
and isolated. They reclaim their self-respect – or affirm
it for the first time.
The Process of Relational Rehabilitation
The Los
Angeles Mission's Anne Douglas Center for women believes in rehabilitation
of the spirit, body and mind.
Enriching
the spirit through:
• Spiritual Counseling
• Spiritual Self-worth
• Chapel Services
Enriching
the body through:
• Exercise Program
• Recreation and Arts Curriculum
• Self-Defense TrainingEnriching the mind through:
• Academics
• GED Readiness, High School Diploma
• Basic and Advanced Computer Literacy
• English-as-a-Second Language
Career
Skills Development
Examples of job preparation include the following skills
that can be learned at the Anne Douglas Center:
• Administrative Assistant
• Receptionist
• Food Services
• Medical Clinic Assistant
• Special Events Planning
• Housing
Restoration...
Ensuring Successful Transition
Women who
complete a year in the Urban Training Institute recovery program
may continue in a 12-month Transition Program designed
to complete the process of preparing them to re-enter the mainstream
of society. The Action Plan for the Transition Program includes:
• Job
Readiness
• Job Placement Assistance
• Transitional Housing
• Money Management
• Family Ministry
• Higher Education
• Referral Service
Support
Services
The
services, as follows, are available to women participating
in both the Rehabilitation and Transition Programs:
• Family
Reunification
• Liaison Assistance for Social
and Legal Proceedings
• Medical, Dental, and Chiropractic Services
• Alumnae Services
Meeting Needs
Through
Our Day Services
• Nutritious
Meals
• Clothing
• Showers
• Personal Hygiene Products
• Children’s Clothing
• Infant Supplies
• Toys
• English-as-a Second Language
• Free Community Clinic Medical Assistance
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