David’s Courage, a residential recovery program and transitional residency facility for men, and in the future for women, recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, officially opened its doors earlier this year and those involved in the program are assisting communities.
David’s Courage Board President Gregg Erickson stated that four men are living in the transitional residence, formerly known as Shady Rest in Plymouth.
An open house was planned earlier this month but it had to be restricted to staff members due to COVID-19. Those engaged with the facility have been out in Marshall, Starke, and St. Joseph Counties to distribute food and assisting with loading and unloading boxes to local food pantries. They also helped a local church with an additional weather shelter.
Erickson believes that David’s Courage will likely see a direct impact of the effects of COVID-19 that include mental-health related issues like depression, substance abuse and suicide.
For more information on the application process or how you can sponsor someone, visit www.DavidsCourage.com. David’s Courage is a private pay facility until certifications are received in early 2021.
