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About The Association of Christian Recovery Ministries (ACRM)

The Association of Christian Recovery Ministries (ACRM) is a collaborative network of faith-based recovery ministries and service providers devoted to supporting those affected by substance use disorders and other life-controlling issues through strategic collaborations, comprehensive training, residential program certification, and client-focused advocacy, ACRM endeavors to resource faith-influenced recovery as a cornerstone of the broader fight against substance abuse and fatal overdoses in the United States.

ACRM Mission & Philosophy of Care

ACRM's mission is to empower addiction recovery ministries to become:
·  The program of choice for those seeking faith-based recovery services.
·  The employer of choice for those wanting to serve in faith-based recovery.
·  The investment of choice for those wanting to make a difference in effective life-change ministries.

 

ACRM’s philosophy of care centers around creating safer, healthier, and more encouraging recovery communities through collaboration, best practices training, and certification standards.

ACRM’s philosophy of care is deeply rooted in Biblically-based Christian principles, encouraging individuals to find purpose and identity in their faith. ACRM members incorporate the efficacious disciplines of prayer, scripture study, and mentorship/discipleship into their programs, fostering dignified, respectful, and supportive recovery communities. This approach is centered on unconditional love, fearless forgiveness, and unlimited redemption, with the ultimate goal of permanently transforming lives through a personalized relationship with God. ACRM’s philosophy underscores that healing from addiction is both an internal, spiritual journey and a practical one that requires lifestyle changes, life skills development, and support networks. ACRM agrees with the mounting evidence that treatment and recovery work better together.

 

Running a non-profit is hard.

We make it easier.

We know you are committed to improving your recovery services non-profit. Regardless of the age or experience of your recovery ministry, your organization and clients will benefit from ACRM's fellowship, training, and online certification process.

 

Program certification helps you develop, improve, and evaluate:

Program Evaluation

Participant Records

Employment Readiness

General Counseling

Medication Protocols


Participant Rights

Participant Grievance Procedures

Crisis Plan

Facilities Management

Dietetics

Governance

Fiscal Management

Personnel Management

Staff Development

Participant Academics

Admissions 

Certification Goals:

  1. To protect the program participant's mental, physical, and spiritual well-being through safe and healthy environments.
  2. To facilitate ethical, moral, and legal Christian recovery ministry operations.
  3. To ensure local autonomy of Christian recovery ministries with minimal restrictions.
  4. To reduce ministry liabilities and improve efficiencies, contributing toward financial sustainability.
  5. To support public trust through the application of industry-accepted best practices.

Work at your own pace, improving one process, one policy, or one principle at a time.

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Get the training your team needs:

ACRM strongly encourages consumers to research and make informed decisions that best meet their needs.

The Association recognizes the need for choices for those on the path to recovery. The faith-based community offers a wide variety of services ranging from emergency housing, counseling, short-term residential programs, long-term residential programs, recovery aftercare housing, prison re-entry, transitional housing, and much more.

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