was incorporated on November 16, 2006, by a few Christian people who wanted to make a difference in Spencer County, Indiana with the incarceration of people in jail for substance/alcohol abuse. The Way of Rockport Indiana, Inc.’s History & Accomplishment
The Way Recovery Support Group began on June 6, 2006, with just two attendees. This non-denominational, faith-based group supports people throug
h challenges like denial and feelings of powerlessness, encouraging hope, life change, and taking positive action. Participants work on finding sponsors, building moral values, taking personal and spiritual inventories, admitting and confessing sins, accepting Jesus into their lives, overcoming sin, making amends, offering restitution, seeking forgiveness, and embracing the grace of Jesus Christ. They spend time with family or church members, develop new moral habits daily, and learn that relapse can be prevented with precautions. The program also fosters leadership through learning, encouraging others, being dependable and trustworthy, and building strong relationships within their church and community. Members are encouraged to focus outwardly, give to others, and volunteer in their communities. The group is open to residents of The Way Home and the public, with all materials provided free of charge. The Way Home, the first and longest-running faith-based transitional, rehabilitation, and recovery home for men, opened its doors on Rockport on July 15, 2010. ft., 15-bed facility helps men move beyond their vulnerabilities, rebuild their lives, and work toward self-sufficiency. The Way Home Program follows a strict code of conduct, including weekly random alcohol and drug tests. Parole officers, the City of Rockport Police Department, and the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department can show up anytime to search anyone living at The Way Home, and all have the authority to conduct alcohol or drug screenings. The Way Home Program requires residents without a high school diploma to prepare for and take the GED test. Some men choose to attend college to continue their education. One man even earned his associate’s degree in business administration from Oakland City University’s Rockport campus while living at The Way Home. Men who complete all required classes, attend church, participate in study groups and recovery support meetings, pass all random alcohol and drug screenings, and receive approval from the judicial system are eligible to graduate from The Way Home Program, in accordance with the requirements of their Probation Officer, Board of Directors, and Executive Director. The program is open to men who are reviewed and approved by the court system or by the Executive Director and a Board member. Starting November 1, 2022, room and board fees increased for the first time. A charge of $75 per week is applied to their account until they secure employment. Once they begin receiving payroll checks, they pay 30% of their net take-home pay—after verified child support and garnishments—with a cap of $150 per week for room and board. Residents are responsible for all fees incurred while living at The Way Home. Those on SS, SSID, or SSI pay 30% of their benefit, capped at $325 per month. From January 1 to September 30, 2025, 33 men have spent a total of 3,538 nights, with 10,614 meals served so far. The Way has a 55% success rate for men completing The Way Home program. The APS Report is a tool that helps identify a person’s temperament. In simple terms, temperament is the inborn part of someone’s personality—not genetic traits like hair or eye color—that shapes how they react to people, places, and things. It’s essentially how individuals interact with their surroundings and the world. Temperament influences how we see ourselves, how we connect with those who love us, and how we handle the stresses of daily life. The report is free for residents of The Way Home, while others can access it for a one-time fee of $30. IIn 2021, a certified advanced key supervisor began offering Clare Matrix Intensive Outpatient Alcohol and Drug Treatment, an evidence-based program recognized nationally and internationally. Since making it a required part of residents’ treatment, recidivism rates have dropped significantly. It’s open to both residents of The Way Home and the general public, with no cost for materials. In 2021, our Certified Christian Counselor began offering support for family, couple, marriage, grief, and individual counseling. The counselor is certified by, and a member of, the National Christian Counseling Association. Services are open to residents of The Way Home as well as the general public, with no cost for materials.
