Basic Organization Information
NORTH TEXAS SOLUTIONS FOR RECOVERY INC
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Solutions of North Texas
- Physical Address:
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Denton, TX
76201
- EIN:
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26-4401124
- Web URL:
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www.sontx.org
- NTEE Category:
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P Human Services
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P99 Human Services - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C.
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F Mental Health, Crisis Intervention
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F20 Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment
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L Housing, Shelter
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L40 Low-Cost Temporary Housing (includes Youth Hostels)
- Year Founded:
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2009
- Ruling Year:
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2009
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Mission Statement
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<strong> Solutions of North Texas, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, was formed in January of 2006 for the purpose of providing safe and structured transitional housing to men and women recovering from alcoholism and/or drug addiction in North Texas.<br />
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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit
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Solutions of North Texas is so much more than a Sober House, we are a process of continuous care designed to teaching men & women suffering from addiction to stand on their own two feet, become financially self-sufficient, reunite families, and strengthen our entire community. This can and will work for anyone who has indicated a willingness to make a permanent change in their lives and follow our clear-cut directions.We have made this all available at a price point affordable to anyone willing to work a minimum wage job.</div><div><p>Making our stand to effect change in early 2006, the simple pilot program we named Solutions of North Texas has quickly grown to become a staple of human services within North Texas. Gaining support from our community as well as many surrounding communities as far away as Oklahoma we have started to catch the eye of those seeking a more cost effective and sustainable method to battle addictions.</p></div><div> Solutions of North Texas works only with men and women who are aware of their addiction and have indicated a willingness and desire to make a permanent change in their lives. At this point the most desperate addict can be helped through intensive direction and accountability. Each individual is then assessed, aided in obtaining gainful employment, and guided toward financial accountability and independence. They are taught to pay their own way with money that they earn. A two-fold system meets all their needs and long-term recovery. Residents are taught how to stay sober permanently and how to live as happy independent adults. This is the ultimate goal of our residential program.</div><div>
</div><p>Solutions of North Texas uses a 12-step model of recovery with specially selected advocates for our residents. Residents are introduced to a back-to-basics recovery community and solution-based support groups. Trained house managers aid in this process by teaching them basic life skills. Staff and sponsors hold them accountable when they are selfish, manipulative, judgmental, or resentful. At the same time, they build their self worth by providing encouragement, support, leadership and guidance.</p><p> </p>
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Leadership
Scott Wisenbaker
Term:
Since
Jan
2006
Profile:
<p>To aid as many men and women recover once and for all from alcoholism and/or drug addiction, obtain gainful employment, find God and in turn do his work by helping others.</p>
<p><strong> Solutions of North Texas – Executive Director from January 2006 – Present</strong></p>
<p>Transitional housing and recovery center for adult men and women recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. Solutions currently has 41 beds for men and women and over 30 different programs for the recovering addict.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>S.W. Express – Owner 1995 – 2006</strong></p>
<p>Developed contractor relationships with freight forwarders, freight brokers, and air courier companies to handle pick-up and delivery duties out of Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver Intl. Airports. TSA training and certification of all S.W. Express contracted drivers, development and implementation of all SOP, and development of new freight customers. </p>
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<p><strong>Experience:</strong></p>
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<p><strong> 1997 - 2006 </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>Dallas, TX – Homeward Bound, 24-Hour Club</p>
<p> Richardson, TX – Baylor Hospital Detoxification Unit</p>
<p> <strong> </strong>Lakewood, CO – Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center</p>
<p> <strong> </strong>Greenville, TX – The Green Villa Treatment Center</p>
<p> <strong> </strong>Wilmer, TX – Cornell - Dallas Adult Probation </p>
<p> Denton, TX – University Behavioral Hospital </p>
<p>Denton County Parole Department</p>
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<p><strong>Education:</strong></p>
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<p><strong> University of New Mexico</strong> – Applied Science</p>
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Leadership Statement:
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<p align="justify">In 1994 I was lost. Alcohol and drugs ruled my life; leaving no room for anything or anyone, especially God. On March 20, 1995 I entered into a 12 step program and although I remained free of alcohol and drugs during the first 2 years I found no real relief. I was at my jumping off point. In 1997 I was finally introduced to a man who emphasized the simple fact that if I did not find God, I would never find freedom. The entire 12 step program is designed to bring us close to God and do His work, bringing others to Him. For 2 years I had taken no such action, sitting in meeting after meeting only discussing the problem and never the solution.</p>
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<div align="justify">After working a 12-step program of action, I have spent much of my free time carrying this message of hope to thousands of men and women residing in jails, treatment centers, hospitals, and at various 12-step meetings. I have seen the eyes of many people light up after hearing the truth; who in turn sought God’s grace. This is an incredible experience. Unfortunately most alcoholics and drug addicts will never hear this simple truth.
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<p align="justify">I want to make a difference. Solutions of North Texas will provide a safe and structured environment holding each person accountable, insisting upon complete compliance with a strict code of conduct including an aggressive role in a 12 step program. We provide community service opportunities, 12 step book studies, and positive speaker meetings<strong>.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Sincerely,</strong></p>
<p><strong>Scott Wisenbaker, Executive Director</strong></p>
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Program:
Recovery Center and Sober Living
- Budget:
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$525,000
- Category:
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- Population Served:
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Substance Abusers (Drug/Alcohol Abusers)
Program Description:
<p>Solutions of North Texas works only with men and women who are aware of their addiction and have indicated a willingness and desire to make a permanent change in their lives. At this point the most desperate addict can be helped through intensive direction and accountability. Each individual is then assessed, aided in obtaining gainful employment, and guided toward financial accountability and independence. They are taught to pay their own way with money that they earn. A two-fold system meets all their needs and long-term recovery. Residents are taught how to stay sober permanently and how to live as happy independent adults. This is the ultimate goal of our residential program.</p>
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<p>Solutions of North Texas uses a 12-step model of recovery with specially selected advocates for our residents. Residents are introduced to a back-to-basics recovery community and solution-based support groups. Trained house managers aid in this process by teaching them basic life skills. Staff and sponsors hold them accountable when they are selfish, manipulative, judgmental, or resentful. At the same time, they build their self worth by providing encouragement, support, leadership and guidance. Along with this model, they are offered outside counseling as well. Residents are given the opportunity to choose a counselor from a list of providers that offer services to Solutions, at no extra cost to the resident.</p>
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<p> Our monthly fee meets their every need including housing, utilities, training, support groups, life skills, financial planning, doctor visits, meals and much more. Most importantly, residents can easily pay their fee working a minimum wage job. This keeps the cost of living within their reach and thereby placing financial reliance upon no one other than themselves. Self worth and self reliance are huge factors for successful reintegration.</p>
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