Mission Statement
The CHRISCROSS Foundation’s mission is to expand awareness & access to treatment for addiction, mental health and suicide prevention.
Often when people struggle with one of these issues they are also dealing with accompanying problems that are closely related. The deepening despair that individuals experience with addiction and mental health will many times lead individuals to thinking about ending their lives.
The connection needs to be identified early in the assessment stage of treatment and a combined plan developed for recovery. The CHRISCROSS Foundation will help individuals and their families through funding assistance for programs that are designed to address these three closely connected issues.
While clinical treatment programs in hospital like settings can be effective and are largely covered by health insurance, many individuals become weary and disengage from the repetitive approach after years of struggles. Wilderness therapy helps remove the individual from the environment that was destructive while building emotional strength and confidence that is needed for sober living.
Supportive living provides the environment necessary to prevent relapse and assist with lasting recovery and independence. Wilderness therapy followed by supportive living programs are transformative for individuals seeking long term change.
Most often wilderness programs and supportive living are not covered by insurance. CHRISCROSS Foundation will work to partner with wilderness therapy programs like Evoke in Utah and Foundation House in Maine to assist with funding for those individuals and families that cannot afford the high cost of treatment. Through match funding with our partners for a portion of the total cost, the individuals and their families remain closely engaged. The average cost of wilderness therapy can be $500 to $600 per day.
With stays on average of 60 to 90 days, the total cost is prohibitive. Supportive living on average can run $2,000 to $9,000 per month with an expected stay of 6 months to 1 year. Eligibility for funding from CHRISCROSS Foundation will be determined in close collaboration with each program maintaining a high level of accountability, transparency and safety.
In addition, CHRISCROSS Foundation will provide funding to organizations that raise awareness to educate the public on programs designed to prevent suicide and assist those that have suffered from an unfortunate loss. Through programs like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), we can help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. CHRISCROSS Foundation will assist in the organization’s funding through contributions and participation in events like the AFSP’s Walk out of the Darkness walks.
Those that struggle with drug addiction and mental health issues are at a precious crossroad in life that is difficult not only for the individual, but also their family. CHRISCROSS Foundation’s mission is to make people aware of this dangerous intersection of addiction and mental health issues which focuses on preventing suicide.