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Richard "Andy" Anderson, President	What We Do Harbor of Hope is a residential addiction recovery center that provides a positive, structured program to its residents. The Harbor acts as a bridge between the Iowa Department of Corrections and the community. Most admitted residents volunteer to enter the program through the coordination of the Iowa Drug Court. The cost savings to the state to house the residents are substantial; the daily cost to keep an inmate in prison is $74, rehabilitation at the Harbor cost $25 a day. 2009 Program Index • 48 Residents served • 83% Employed • 17% Actively seeking employment • 47% Residents who have obtained a high school diploma or GED • 12% Residents are studying in community college • 100% Residents involved in supervised community service • 7 months average stay per resident • 100% Residents who participate in quarterly financial planning seminars • 100% Residents who participate in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) The Harbor believes there are four keys to rehabilitation: • Education • Employment • Financial Training • Reconnect to Family and Friends The average stay at the Harbor of Hope is 19 months. After successfully completing the program, residents will be clean and sober and obtain permanent employment and housing. These goals lead the graduate to effectively integrate back into his community.
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Richard "Andy" Anderson, President

What We Do

Harbor of Hope is a residential addiction recovery center that provides a positive, structured program to its residents. The Harbor acts as a bridge between the Iowa Department of Corrections and the community. Most admitted residents volunteer to enter the program through the coordination of the Iowa Drug Court.

The cost savings to the state to house the residents are substantial; the daily cost to keep an inmate in prison is $74, rehabilitation at the Harbor cost $25 a day.

2009 Program Index

• 48 Residents served
• 83% Employed
• 17% Actively seeking employment
• 47% Residents who have obtained a high school diploma or GED
• 12% Residents are studying in community college
• 100% Residents involved in supervised community service
• 7 months average stay per resident
• 100% Residents who participate in quarterly financial planning seminars
• 100% Residents who participate in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

The Harbor believes there are four keys to rehabilitation:

• Education
• Employment
• Financial Training
• Reconnect to Family and Friends

The average stay at the Harbor of Hope is 19 months.

After successfully completing the program, residents will be clean and sober and obtain permanent employment and housing. These goals lead the graduate to effectively integrate back into his community.