Matt Talbot Center
July 10, 2008 – 8:00 am
In the late 1800’s Matt Talbot was a legendary Irishman revered for his decision to turn his life around through a pledge to sobriety and his commitment to help others do the same. Today, the Seattle-based nonprofit that bears his name, is following in his footsteps.
The Matt Talbot Center is a recovery program that offers hope, services, and support for the addicted, homeless and menatlly ill. Their free program incorporates a variety of treatment, relapse prevention and life skills sessions, as well as shelter, food, fellowship and weekly Bible studies. In order to create a holistic approach members are involved in cooking and cleaning at the facility and engage in a variety of activities outside the building such as hiking and biking in the summer and visiting museums and theaters (for plays, symphonies, etc.) in the winter. Once they’ve completed the program participants may also opt to live in the “clean and sober housing” which consists of a 50-unit apartment complex above the center as they transition into their new lives.
Over the past 25 years of working with men they have witnessed numerous success stories and within the next couple years MTC will be opening a center for women and children as well. To find out more, or how you can contribute click here.
-JH
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