Friends of Alcoholics

Friends of Alcoholics provides integrated residential treatment and sober living services for men on their Jackson campus. The 8-week residential treatment program addresses substance use disorders, alcohol use disorder, and drug addiction through structured daily programming from 7:30 AM to 10 PM. Participants can transition to sober living accommodations while maintaining connection to the same recovery community and support systems.

The combination of residential treatment and sober living creates a comprehensive continuum of care that supports men through early recovery and community reintegration. On-site recovery support meetings provide ongoing aftercare connections, allowing alumni to maintain relationships with current residents and staff. This model helps bridge the gap between intensive residential care and independent living while preserving the therapeutic community bonds formed during treatment.

The recovery center operates through faith-based programming anchored in Christian Bible-based curriculum. This spiritual foundation guides both residential treatment and sober living components, with Director Aaron Bonner and staff member Brandon Westcott facilitating programming that integrates faith principles with addiction recovery. Daily structure incorporates Bible study, spiritual reflection, and Christian fellowship alongside traditional recovery support meetings.

Recovery support meetings conducted on-site provide ongoing spiritual and peer support for both current residents and program alumni. This faith-centered approach appeals to men seeking recovery within a Christian framework, offering an alternative to secular treatment models. The ministry setting creates a supportive environment where spiritual growth and addiction recovery reinforce each other throughout the residential treatment and sober living experience.

Friends of Alcoholics operates as a donor-funded ministry, providing residential treatment and sober living services at no cost to participants. This funding model removes financial barriers that often prevent men from accessing quality addiction treatment, particularly longer-term residential care and transitional sober living. The center receives no government funding, relying entirely on private donations to support operations and programming.

The no-cost structure allows men to focus entirely on recovery without worrying about treatment expenses or insurance limitations. This donor-supported model enables the center to serve men regardless of their financial circumstances, employment status, or insurance coverage. Participants can complete the full 8-week residential program and continue with sober living support without accumulating treatment debt or facing early discharge due to funding constraints.

The center exclusively serves men, creating a focused recovery environment that addresses the specific challenges men face in addiction and recovery. This single-gender setting allows for targeted programming that explores masculinity, relationships, work, and family responsibilities within the context of substance abuse treatment. Brotherhood bonds formed during residential treatment continue through sober living and aftercare participation.

Staff members like Brandon Westcott work alongside Director Aaron Bonner to maintain consistent leadership and community culture throughout residential treatment and sober living phases. The men-only environment, combined with faith-based programming and on-site recovery meetings, creates a unique recovery community in Jackson. Alumni connections through ongoing recovery support meetings help establish lasting sobriety networks that extend beyond the 8-week residential program into long-term recovery maintenance.