ToprovidemenandwomenwithChrist-centeredsolutionstoaddiction
OUR VISION: Tohelpindividualsbecomespirituallyalive,mentallysound,andphysicallywell.
OUR VALUES: •Accountability
•Faith
•ObediencetoChrist
LifelineisaChrist-centered,accreditedlong-termresidentialsubstance abusetreatmentfacilitywithseparatecampusesformenandwomen. FollowingChrist’sexample,weprovideourbrothersandsistersstruggling withlife-controllingaddictionswithaspiritualenvironmentthatpromotes arenewaloffaithandlastingsobriety.ClientsparticipateinregularBible study prayer,andattendworshipserviceseachSundayatoneofour partnerchurches.
Becauseofvolunteerandphilanthropicsupport,costsforournine-to12-monthprogramareafractionofthecostofother30-dayprograms Thelongerprogramcorrelateswithourclientsbeingsuccessfulintheir sobrietyjourney Wedonotusemedical-assistedtreatment Instead,our abstinence-based,Christ-centeredapproachincludesindividual,family, andgroupcounselingandreliesonthe12-stepprogram Ourprogram requiresallclientstobeemployedinthesecondphaseoftreatment, settingthemupforasuccessfultransitionbackintoaproductivelifeafter completingtreatment.
People:
OurStaff: Weempowerourstafftocarryoutourmissioninacompassionate,highlytrainedmanner.Committedtotalentattractionandretention,wevaluethe personalandprofessionalgrowthofourteam.Wearenationallyaccredited bytheCommissiononAccreditationofRehabilitationFacilities(CARF),the AmericanSocietyofAddictionMedicine(ASAM) andaStateAlcoholandother DrugEntity(AODE)residentialandIntensiveOutpatient(IOP)license,meaning ourstaffandprogrammeetstrictcriteria.In2004webegantreatmentofboth menandwomenrequiringtwoseparatecampuses,andhavenowgrownto 45staffmembers,includingcertifieddrugandalcoholcounselors,and75-100 volunteersannually
OurClients:
Weoperateaclient-centeredaddictionprogramwithastaff-clientratiothat meetsthestateandnationalstandards,whilemeetingtheevolvingneedsof thecommunityweserve Inordertoenrollinourprogram,clientsmustadmit theyhaveaproblem committotheprogram’sthreephasesofresidential treatment(lastingnineto12months) andcomplywithLifeline’spolicies
Partnerships:
Ourlocalcommunitycomestogethertoshareresources,opportunities,and expertiseforourclients.Theseactsofcompassionofferhopeandasense ofbelongingtoindividualsinrecovery Clientsvolunteerandareemployed bylocalbusinesspartnersinthecommunityduringthesecondphaseof treatment.ManybusinesspartnerspermanentlyhireLifelineclientsupon graduation.Ourcollaborationswithindividuals,donors,volunteers,churches, businesses andcharitablefoundationsenhancesobriety.
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS OurhighestmissionistofacilitateaChrist-centered,long-termrecovery forindividualsstrugglingwithlife-controllingaddictions.Sixpeople inKentuckydiefromaddictioneveryday,whichmakesourworkin addiction-recoverymoreurgentthanever Thepathtorecoveryismade easierwhenprofessionalexpertise faith,andcommunitysupportgive individualshopeforthefuture.
OurstrategicplanningprocesswasledbytheLifelineBoardofDirectors, whichiscomposedoffaithleaders,medicalprofessionals business andcommunityleaderswhohavebeentouchedbyaddictionin differentways Bylookinginward,ourstrategicvisioningprocesshelped usevaluatethewayswecouldachieveorganizationalexcellence andincreaseourcapacitytoserveourclients,staff,volunteers,and community.
Inaddition,anonprofitconsultancyfacilitatedourstrategicplanning processwhichincluded1:1interviewswithstakeholders(board,staff, donors,volunteers,andchurchpartners)andelectronicsurvey participation Gatheringcandidinsightsfromourkeystakeholders providedcriticalfeedbacktoguideourstrategicplanningdiscussions andourdirectionasanorganization.
Toevaluateoursuccess,wewilllooktokeymeasuresoutlinedin ourstrategicplanby:
•Developingandimplementinganannualworkplanwith keydeliverables
•Trackingimportantbenchmarks
•Assigningclearrolesforcommitteesandstaff
WethankLifelinestaff,volunteers,andcommunitypartnersforproviding valuableinsightsthroughoutourstrategicplanningprocess.
PROGRAM PEOPLE Lifeline has treated over 2,500 clients during its 20-year tenure. The effectiveness of our Christ-centered approach has helped us gain a positive reputation within our region and in the recovery community at large As the demand for our services continues to grow, we are expanding the support we can offer toclientsandfamilies.
Goal:ExpandandenhanceourRecoveryProgram services
Strategies:
•Createasoberlivingcampus
•Explorenewinpatientandoutpatientservices
•Assessclientgraduatesuccessrates
•Increaseresourcestohelpfamilies
AtLifeline,ourpeoplepowertherecoveryprocess.Attracting, supporting,andretainingbest-in-classstaffandvolunteerswill supportouroverallexcellence.
Goal:Attract,develop,andretainstaffand volunteers Strategies:
•Routinelyreviewandmaintainacompetitivestaffcompensation andbenefitsstructure
•Annuallysolicitfeedbackfromstaffandvolunteers
•Provideworkshopandgrowthopportunitiesforstaffandvolunteers
•Developanexecutive-level/C-suiteteam
•Outlinepathwaysforstaffcareeradvancementandlong-term engagementforvolunteers
•Createandreviewanemergencyandnon-emergencysuccession planfortheExecutiveDirectorandotherkeystaffpositions
•Maintainastructuredonboardprocessfornewstaffandvolunteers
•Maintainastructuredexitinterviewprocessforstaffandvolunteers
•Planstrategicallyforboardofficersuccession
FACILITIES COMMUNITY Maintainingandimprovingthequalityoffacilitiesandgrounds providesclients,families,andstaffwiththesafeandcomfortable surroundingstothrive.Theneedforfacilitiesexpansion, upgrades,andmaintenancegrowsalongsidethecommunities weserve Overthepastthreeyears,Lifelinehaspurchasedtwo, 45-acrecampusestoaddressthegrowingneedsofthemen andwomenweserve.Themen’scampuscamewithintact buildings,butcurrentlyneedsadditionaltransitionalhousing. Lifelinehasatemporarywomen’scampusonMorganLaneuntil wecompleteconstructionofanewcampusonOldHwy60 includingachapel,administrationbuilding,dininghall,and housinghallsforphaseoneandphasetwoclients,aswellasan updateofthetransitionalhousing.
Goal:Buildandmaintainexcellentcapitalassets andgrounds.
Strategies:
•Progressthroughcomprehensivecampaign-basedconstruction withexpectedcompletionin2027
•Createamaintenancechecklistofdutiesandtiming
•Createafive-yearmaintenanceandutilitiescostanalysisplan for2027-2032
Atthismomentinourhistory,wemustamplifyourcollaboration andsharedpurposewithoursurroundingcommunities.This strategicfocuswillhelpLifelineattractnewaudiencesof supporters,partners,andvolunteers,ensuringourvibrancytoday andtomorrow Ourclientsdependoncommunitypartnerswhile intheprogramandalsooncetheygraduateontheirjourneyto reintegrateasengagedcitizens.
Goal:Growandsustainpartnershipsandbrand awareness.
Strategies:
•Leveragecampaignfundraisingandstorytellingtoreach newaudiences
•Createguidelinesforformingpartnerships,ensuring alignmentwithorganizationalvaluesandcommunityneeds
•Maintaincommunicationstopromotepartnershipsthrough holisticmediums
•Createasustainablestaff-drivenmodelformarketing andcommunications
•ShareLifeline’sstoryatstrategiccommunityevents
SUSTAINABILITY Asanonprofitorganization,wemustcarefullystewardour resourcestoelevateourpeople,programs,andcampusfacilities overtime.Prioritizingfinancialsustainabilitywillensurethatwe canserveourcommunityeffectively,adapttoevolvingmarket conditions,andpursueourmissionresponsibly Weremain committedtoadiversifiedrevenuestreamincludingattainable clientfees,philanthropicsupport insurancereimbursement,and anannualdrawfromanoperatingendowment.
Goal:Generaterevenueandmanagecostswhile investinginandplanningforthefuture
Strategies:
•Maintainathree-yearfinancialmodeling
•Provideanoptimaloperatingmodelconsideringfull andpart-timepositions volunteers,andcontractualservices
•Exceedthecomprehensivecampaignfundraisinggoalof$13M
•Seeda$3Mendowment
•Sustainthird-partyreimbursementthroughaccreditationprocess
•Increasegrantsupportfrompublicfunding(state-level) andothersources
•Cultivate solicit,andstewardphilanthropicrelationships
LIFELINE RECOVERY CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS StevePowless,BoardChair
AshleyMiller,ExecutiveDirector
Dr.JeffreyTaylor,Treasurer
Rev.Dr.BerniceBelt,Secretary
DavidBailey
CarlaBerry
Dr.CaseyBrantley
TonyCopeland
MissyEckenberg
TerryHaas
RobertL.Hill
KenHunt
BonnieSchrock
MattSnow
ToddTrimble
POBox7652
Paducah,KY42002
Men’sCampus: 701UpshawLane
Kevil KY42053
270-443-4743
Women’sCampus: 2806MorganLane
Paducah,KY42001
270-448-0961
LifelineRecoveryCenter.org
