Our Plans: As we continually review our short and long term objectives, through God's mercy we are given glimpses as to how our ministry might progress. Subsequently, Straight Ahead Network will always be exploring different avenues for building a strong foundation to a healthy recovery.

"Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into the house; when you see the naked, to cover him; and not to hide yourself from your own flesh? 

"Then your light will break out like the dawn, and your recovery will speedily spring forth; and your righteousness will go before you; the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. 
    
"Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry, and He will say, 'Here I am' if you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and speaking wickedness, 
    
And if you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness and your gloom will become like midday. 

"And the LORD will continually guide you,  and satisfy your desire in scorched places, and give strength to your bones; and you will be like a watered garden,  and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail. Isaiah 58:7-11 (New International Version)

Volunteerism: Some refer to early sobriety successes as a honeymoon period. However individuals working their way through recovery at some point will feel that they've stopped progressing.   At this stage one may feel they've hit a wall, instinctively pulling back and tending to isolate.  This is when Straight Ahead Network will want to push volunteerism.

Volunteering is the perfect means to draw an individual out of themselves and self-doubt through positive involvement in other people's life situations. We are looking into various ways such as the NEW  "NEED A NEIGHBOR" Outreach Program to implement meaningful opportunities to volunteer.

Physical Fitness: As the recovery process takes hold, out of the rubble comes a healthier, more alert individual. Often in a relatively short period of time the recovering alcoholic/addict feels well enough to take on more physical activity. By all means, physical health can only enhance the overall recovery program.

As our direction becomes more defined, The Straight Ahead Network will explore opportunities with different health club organizations regarding possible group rates for membership and other related benefits.

Transitional Housing: We understand that there will be many in the recovery process without the to means to advance their living conditions. Brought on by marital, legal, and overall financial problems, adequate  housing becomes troublesome and subsequently a challenge to one's sobriety.
 
Straight Ahead Network will continue to work at keeping people moving ahead in life by exploring healthy housing opportunities for those who are advancing in their recovery.

We hope to provide housing opportunities in the near future for those who have built a strong foundation by working through all phases of the recovery process. 

Job Advocacy: Another opportunity for Straight Ahead Network to have an impact will be the ability to work on behalf of the individual as he or she makes their way back into, or improves upon, their employment situation.

We will always take a proactive approach for those working a well-rounded recovery program.