Approved MDCH State of Michigan License Substance Abuse
Prevention Provider endorsed by Network 180
Founder:
Hello, my name is Pam Duvall-Bateman, Operations Director and Founder of the Breakthrough Believers Recovery and Healing Center joining me in this new business venture is Leon Korzenowski, Minister Darryl Patrick, Apostle Ronald James and his wife, Prophetess Lisa James and Elder Leroy Lockhart. The Breakthrough Believers Recovery and Healing Center is a charitable/non-profit community faith based outreach progra, concerned with human welfare providing substance abuse relapse prevention education classes, programs and other outreach services. We are dedicated to improving human welfare through outreach program attainment for youth, adults, ex-offenders, victims of crime and families in Kent county and surrounding communities.
The program has been license by the Michigan Department of Community Health (CAIT) in accordance with the provisions of Act 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, and the Administrative Rules (R325.14101-R 325.14928) of the Michigan Department of Community Health, Substance Abuse Licensing Section, to operate a Substance Abuse Prevention Program (license #410357).
Our center will be providing faith based substance abuse relapse prevention education recovery groups in a classroom setting, 1:1 individual sessions to set reachable goals for your written relapse prevention plan, social activities, self help support groups, peer recovery groups, speaker meetings, testimonials and other outreach services in Kent county and surrounding communities. Our Transitional Housing Unit will be available soon. The Relapse Prevention program consist of Phase 1 and Phase II each phase will be a 12 week program session (90 days) to include 1.5 hr. group sessions up to 3 days per week. Our group sessions include: presentations, lectures, handouts, self-assessments, and group discussion for those adults 18 and up male or female who are experiencing substance abuse related problems,and high risk behaviors, but not meeting the criteria for substance abuse treatment. We are not a medical facility. We do not offer treatment services nor do we offer professional clinical advice. We refer to our volunteer staff as recovery coaches. Which includes Coordinators, Pastors, Ministers, Administrator, Elders,and we are staffed with a MSW/LMSW another person with a Phd. Others with a minimum of five years recovery experience are available as mentors, sponsor, facilitators, advocate and team leades to provide peer support and assist with our efforts to provide quality substance abuse relapse prevention education services for rsidents in our community and neighborhoods
We are stepping out on faith by offering these much needed community outreach program services that require patience, compassion, and a keen desire to help others who are in crisis. I have learned from personal experience that a good portion of the addict population is people who need help in many areas of their lives. And, often these people are unaware of the kinds of assistance available, whether they are eligible, or how to go about finding help. Our community organization will serve as a catalyst "pick up the slack" in our communities in response to Michigan's Jennifer Granholm call for faith base and community organization involvement for prevention strategies to help reduce Michigan's high recidivism rate, and to address high risk behaviors, alcohol drinking and drug abuse. At the Center our mission is to partnership with other human service delivery systems, local entities, coalitions and organizations to establish a relationship through referral, contract, subcontract or direct services to assist with bridging the gap of those individuals who are high risk and live on the brink of poverty helplessness and hopelessness in our communities.
Faith Based Support Groups are not a new idea John Wesley's "Rules for Small Groups", written in 1816 is an outline that embodies the Method from which the name Methodist came. Believers gathered together in small groups, sharing honestly, becoming accountable to one another, asking probing questions, praying for one antoher with a deep knowledge of their mutual needs and struggles. Benefits of participating in support groups. Ideally, a good support group is first, a place where recovering addicts will find true acceptance and a sense of what unconditional love is all about. It is a safe, non-judgmental setting where one can express struggles, thoughts, ideas, and feelings without fear of rejection.
We have a place set apart to achieve our mission in all aspects of operation to develop, preserve, and enhance the spiritual lives and moral conduct of individuals with co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Our new community based outreach substance abuse relapse prevention education and aftercare programs are designed for teaching, sharing, learning and experiencing of wholesome living free from addiction. Our outreach substance abuse relapse prevention programs strives to build each individual's confidence level by offering a learning environment and curriculum that is conducive to spiritual growth.
At the Center our purpose is to empower men and women to operate in their full potential so they can become competent and productive citizens.
Education Background:
I graduated from Baker Business College with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration on the Dean’s list, and attended at Muskegon Community College for two years completing the general education requirement for admission to GVSU-Grand Valley State University undergraduate degree program. I am a senior student status at Grand Valley State University, anticipate graduation 2010 with a Bachelors Degree. In addition, I will further my education at GVSU in the graduate program to receive a Master of Non-Profit/Public Administration/MPA or a Masters of Social Work/MSW Degree. My education, background and personal experience displays a proven track record in academic success and academic achievement.
For more than 8 years in preparation, I have volunteered through various non profits, community organization, and alcohol/drug centers, as a group facilitator, sponsor, mentor, advocate, case manager, and coordinator responding to crisis. On a daily basis, I met with victims of crime, ex-offenders, men and women in the criminal justice system, drug and alcohol abusers, women of domestic violence, and troubled teens for sponsorship, referrals to community resources, mentor, and advocacy. Ranging in ages adults starting at the age of 17 and teens ages 13-16, as there is a gap in services in the counties for specialized advocacy, mentors, and sponsorship programs.
I have over 15 years in human delivery services, office and computer experience, working with non-profit organizations facilitating and/or setting up community outreach programs such as: licensed substance abuse prevention programs, food pantry program, clothing closet program to help individuals that struggle with barriers to become self sufficient. I have hands on experience by researching Federal, State, and Local grants, writing grants, proposals and responding to RFP at organizations such as: foundations, local/State/charitable funds and government entities. I have several success stories of grants that were awarded. My largest grant award written for a non-profit agency has been $60,000.00.
Furthermore, other traits, habits and abilities are that I have helped clients with building a resume, finding employment, linking them to area resources, and helping them find and fill out housing applications. I have seen two of my clients triumph over there struggles and go on to attend college, where I supported them through the application process as well as the orientation process. Many of my clients have gone on to secure jobs as well as housing. I have been able to assist my clients be empowered to lead a life where they no longer define themselves as victims, but view themselves as survivors. Every year, I have received follow-up from a number of clients to report on how well they are doing and feeling proud when they have accomplished goals that they never felt they would have been able to reach only months before. I have had clients who felt that they weren’t as successful as they would like, but I have been very encouraged when they felt comfortable enough to return for follow-up support.
It is evident from my background and personal experience of advocacy, mentor, sponsor and case management I have compassion for human welfare and the systems that support. And, my work experience has afforded me the opportunity to work well with a diverse group of people.