The Lord is Our Beacon of Hope
Shepherd’s House helps battle the nation’s drug and alcohol problem at a local level. We have expanded services with two additional facilities that provide shelter, support and clinical services. Our hope is to booster efforts to reduce substance abuse and addiction in our community and further reduce the recidivism rate.
Shepherd’s house serves a large population of homeless veterans. The majority of our veterans also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other mental health issues. Many struggle with suicidal ideations
Participants work ...
Supporters
Former Vice President Mike Pence
Senator Jim Banks
Congressman Marlin Stutzman
Fort Wayne Mayor
Superior Court Judge Frances Gull
Magistrate Samuel Keirns
Magistrate Jason Custer
Senior Judge Wendy Davis
National Statistics
Total veteran population: 22,658,000 (Per the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
23% of the homeless population are veterans
67% have served 3-7 years
89% have received an Honorable Discharge
By operating a facility to help fallen hero’s get back on their feet we are able to help do our part in maintaining a stable society by people who can contribute to society as a whole. Statistics show by using our facility that 92% of people who have been in Shepherds House have successfully completed the program and have become working citizens in this community. We ...
Shepherd’s House Statement of Faith
Shepherd's House is founded on Christian Principles and beliefs and the authority of scriptures. We believe in the Trinity and that Jesus Christ is Lord and savior. We are faith based, nonprofit which also offers these types of foundations and principles to our veterans at Shepherd’s House in all that we do. We treat all Veterans with dignity and respect, and Shepherd’s house respects the belief systems of all clients and encourages all participants and their own faith journey in recovery from addictions.
Mission Statement
The mission of Shepherd’s House is to rebuild the lives of those who society views as hopeless, into sober and productive assets to this community.
Board of Directors
Jane Surbeck, President
James Zuber, Vice President
Dennis Zent, Voting Member, State Representative- House District 51
Dennis Schebig, Secretary, Retired Fort Wayne Police Officer
Magistrate Jason Custer, Voting Member, Allen County Superior Court
Mark Music, Treasurer
Terry McDonald, Voting Member, CEO New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Former Mayer of New Haven, IN
Dean Huey, Voting Member, Retired Allen County Police Officer 1983 to 2008
Our Facility
35 Beds on Tennessee Avenue
6 Beds on Spy Run
39 Beds at Choices Treatment Center
On Public Transportation Line
Exercise/Weight Room
Computer Lab
Serenity Gardens/Pond
Outdoor Theater
Ice Machine
Laundry Facilites - OnSite
Services Offered
12-Step & AA Recovery Meetings
Licensed Social Worker on site
Spiritual Counseling
Computer Workstations with tutor
Life Skills Classes
Wellness Classes
Drug & Alcohol Classes ‘Embracing Recovery’