The 120 House
A Christ-Centered Recovery & Reentry Home Being Developed for Brown County, Wisconsin
Our prayer is to build more than a residence. We are seeking to cultivate a place where persons can encounter structure, mercy, accountability, meaningful work, spiritual formation, and the patient presence of the Body of Christ.
Recovery and reentry are rarely sustained well in isolation. Persons need more than a program, more than a temporary burst of motivation, and more than a place to stay. They need a community that can walk with them as they rediscover meaning, purpose, responsibility, hope, and identity before the Lord.
Recovery Residence
Brown County, WI
Men & Women
Separate residences planned
Discipleship-Centered
120-day structured model
Newer initiative: Learn about Restoring Hope Community Homes — Hope Becomes Home, a women-first 12-bed pilot targeting an early 2028 opening, subject to documented board gates.
Vision & Inspiration
Why The 120 House Exists
The 120 House is being developed as a Christ-centered recovery and reentry home rooted in biblical counseling, discipleship, education, and community partnership. The vision is not merely to establish housing, but to cultivate a structured pathway where persons can rediscover meaning, purpose, responsibility, vocation, hope, and identity before the Lord.
Restoring Hope Ministries does not claim to be the source of transformation. Our prayer is to be a stewarded structure of care, discipleship, counsel, and education that helps people come under the care of Christ within the life of His Body. Only Christ heals. Only Christ restores. Only Christ teaches the heart in its deepest places.
The goal is not for RHM to become the center of care, but to help organize a faithful and accountable pathway through which the Body of Christ and community partners can serve together — resisting siloed work and building something that belongs, in the right sense, to the larger Church (1 Corinthians 3:11; Psalm 127:1).
"Our prayer is that The 120 House becomes more than a residence — a place of ordered mercy, where men and women are not reduced to their past, but are encountered as image bearers whose lives may be re-narrated under the grace and lordship of Christ."
— Dr. Jeffrey W. Gross, Lead Counseling Pastor
Persons Need More Than a Program
Recovery and reentry are weakened when persons are treated as problems to be managed rather than souls to be loved, formed, and walked with.
A stable, structured living environment
A consistent daily rhythm of structure, responsibility, and rest
Biblical counseling, discipleship, and pastoral care
Accountability with grace — not shame or control
Meaningful work and practical pathways toward community
Belonging in the Body of Christ beyond the program
What The 120 House Is
A recovery residence with a structured discipleship framework. Participants will be supported through:
Who The 120 House Is Designed For
Adults who desire a structured, faith-based environment and are willing to participate fully in house expectations, recovery disciplines, community integration, and a consistent growth plan.
Men's & Women's Residences
The 120 House is planned to serve men and women at separate locations, with some programming combined when appropriate (seminars, worship gatherings, milestone celebrations).
Residency Length — Flexible & Need-Based
While the 120-day model is the structured core, residents may remain in the house for up to two years based on progress and individual need. Residents connected to employment — including through RHM — may qualify for extended residency beyond two years. Our goal is real sustainability, not a clock.
The 120-Day Model — And Beyond
The 120 days is the intensive structured core — but residency is not limited to it. Residents may remain up to two years, and longer for those connected to employment. Recovery takes the time it takes.
Phase 1: Intensive
Phase 2: Community-Integrated
What Daily Life Will Be Built Around
Morning Rhythm
Reflection, planning, responsibility
Practical Life-Building
House duties, work readiness, healthy routines
Discipleship
Scripture, mentorship, character formation
Recovery Supports
Accountability and community connection
Rest & Recreation
Rebuilding a full life, not just avoiding relapse
A Vision Built on Community
Restoring Hope Ministries is inviting churches, pastors, employers, donors, educators, counselors, and community partners to help build a care structure that resists siloed work. We believe many churches already carry pieces of this work in their hearts — our desire is to help those pieces become integrated in a way that serves people wisely and sustainably.
Churches & Faith Communities
Businesses & Employers
Community & Service Organizations
Actively Seeking
Property Connections in Brown County
We are prayerfully seeking property connections — housing, land, or real estate that could become home to this vision. If you have knowledge of or access to a suitable space, we want to hear from you.
The Building We're Prayerfully Planning Toward
The 120 House is envisioned as a purpose-built or thoughtfully renovated multi-story facility in Brown County — designed to serve both men and women in a safe, structured, and dignified environment. Final facility details will be shaped as partnerships and property are secured.
Two or Three Stories
The facility is being planned as a two or three-story structure that provides meaningful separation of wings for men and women, with shared community spaces — dining, worship, and group programming — designed to foster healthy community while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Care & Counsel 7 Days a Week
The 120 House will provide structured support, pastoral care, and counseling access seven days a week. Recovery does not pause on weekends — and neither will we. Staff, volunteers, and community partners will maintain consistent presence throughout the week.
Professional Remote Security
Safety for all guests, volunteers, and staff is non-negotiable. The 120 House will partner with a professional external security organization to provide remote monitoring and on-call rapid response — ensuring a safe environment without an institutional atmosphere.
On-Site Chapel & Church Community Connections
Faith is not a program add-on — it is the foundation
On-Site Chapel & Worship
The 120 House is being designed with an on-site chapel space for daily devotions, group worship, pastoral care meetings, and milestone celebrations. This space will serve as the spiritual heartbeat of the house — a regular gathering point for both residents and community partners.
Bus & Transportation to Partner Churches
Community belonging does not happen inside four walls. Our prayerful goal is to provide structured transportation — including bus access — to churches in the Green Bay area, so residents can build genuine, long-term faith family connections beyond the house. We are seeking churches willing to receive and walk with residents and graduates.
"The Body of Christ is larger than any single expression — and restoration is most durable when accountability, worship, and wise counsel converge in a lived network of grace." — RHM Leadership
Admission & Safety Standards
Entry to The 120 House will require a comprehensive application process — not to create barriers, but to ensure the safety and readiness of every resident, volunteer, and staff member in the community.
Comprehensive Application
Admission to The 120 House will involve a thorough, multi-step process to ensure each resident is appropriately matched to the program and that the community remains safe for everyone.
Men & Women — Separate & Safe
The 120 House will serve both men and women in clearly separated residential spaces. Shared programming (worship, seminars, meals, celebrations) will be structured thoughtfully to maintain dignity, clarity of boundaries, and a healthy culture of growth.
Safety as Stewardship
We view safety not as a legal obligation, but as an act of love. Protecting the vulnerable people in our care — from harmful situations, from each other, and from unsafe outside influences — is a ministry responsibility we take seriously.
These Are Goals & Hopes — Not Confirmed Partnerships
Everything in this section represents our vision and aspirations for The 120 House. None of these partnerships are finalized. If you work for, lead, or are connected to any of these organizations — or if you simply have a heart to help make any of this a reality — we want to hear from you.
Building a Whole-Community Network
The 120 House is not meant to stand alone. Below are the community partnerships and systems-level connections we are believing and building toward. If you can help open any of these doors, please reach out.
Green Bay Area Church Covenant
One of our highest hopes is a formal, signed partnership network of local Green Bay area churches — across denominations — who commit to receiving graduates, providing mentors, sending volunteers, and walking alongside residents long after they leave The 120 House.
This isn't about programs. It's about belonging. Every person who completes The 120 House needs a church that knows their name.
Is Your Church Called to Be Part of This?
We are looking for pastors and church leaders who feel a Kingdom calling to be part of the covenant network. Reach out — let's have a conversation.
My Church Wants to Be InvolvedChaplaincy Program
Beyond pastors and counselors, we hope to recruit and deploy trained chaplains available for one-on-one crisis care and spiritual support inside the house — available around the clock, not just during business hours.
Family Engagement & Restoration Track
Recovery without family healing is incomplete. We hope to build a structured family track — including family counseling sessions, visitation guidelines, and a quarterly "Family Day" that invites loved ones into the restoration journey.
Healthcare & Clinical Partnership Goals
HSHS St. Vincent / Bellin Health
Formal MOUs with Green Bay's two major health systems for on-site medical screenings, mental health referrals, and medication management coordination for residents.
AODA Assessment & WI DHS Integration
Since RHM already delivers AODA services, a goal is a formal on-site AODA assessment track — coordinated with Wisconsin DHS licensing — making The 120 House a recognized program in the state's continuum of care.
Accountability, Transparency & Community Advisory
We believe accountability isn't just good stewardship — it's a witness. Our goal is to be one of the most transparent recovery residences in Wisconsin.
Target Outcome Goals
These are aspirational targets — not current results. We will report publicly on real outcomes annually once operational.
Housing Stability at 6 Months
Employment at 90 Days Post-Graduation
Active Church Connection at Exit
No New Legal Involvement at 12 Months
Annual Community Impact Report
A public-facing annual report showing real outcomes — graduations, employment rates, housing stability, church connections, and recidivism reduction data. Green Bay donors and the broader community deserve to see the numbers.
Community Advisory Board
A diverse, visible advisory board with representation from local churches, business leaders, Brown County government, healthcare, and — importantly — individuals with lived experience of recovery.
Interested in Serving on the Advisory Board?
We are looking for people with a heart for this mission who bring credibility, connection, and Kingdom commitment to a community shaping effort.
I Want to Serve on the Advisory BoardIf You Have a Heart to Help — Reach Out
None of this happens without people. Whether you lead a church, work in healthcare, know someone at the county, run a business, or simply feel called to pray and give — there is a place for you in this. Don't wait for the building to open. Get involved now.
The 120 House Operations Manual
A 200-page working governance instrument for peer-run recovery housing — prepared for board deliberation, fundraising, lender engagement, community partnership, and implementation. Assumptions are intentionally visible so the board can replace them with verified property, lender, insurance, wage, occupancy, and partner data before commitment.
Full Manual · ~200 Pages
Operations, Care, Safety, Partnerships & Website Manual
Download the complete implementation system for board review, due diligence, and launch planning.
Board Charge & Use of This Manual
The governance instrument that moves RHM from concept to a lawful, financed, safe, and measurable recovery-housing operation — required actions, control & funding matrix, and board-ready evidence.
Operating Philosophy
Christ-centered care covenant, voluntary spiritual participation, peer leadership, recovery-oriented language, trauma-responsive culture, resident dignity, and clinical boundaries.
Admission and Intake
Referral intake, eligibility screen, exclusion & referral criteria, fair housing review, medication & MOUD, pregnancy & health needs, parent-and-child intake, consent, and move-in orientation.
First 30 Days
Day 0 welcome, stabilization, weekly safety & belonging, rhythms & skills, community & purpose, transition planning, case management, peer contact, and the thirty-day review.
Individualized Care
Recovery capital assessment, individual service plan, biblical counseling plan, clinical referral plan, education & employment, financial capability, family restoration, physical wellness, and spiritual formation.
Peer-Run Governance
Resident council, house meetings, peer leader selection & training, role boundaries, mutual accountability, resident voting, conflict mediation, and leadership succession.
Overnight Safety
Night-risk classification, first-30-day coverage, on-call rotation, resident night lead, camera placement, no-audio default, privacy zones, emergency call tree, and incident response.
Crisis and Emergency
Overdose response, naloxone readiness, suicide-risk escalation, medical emergency, violence & threats, missing resident, fire & evacuation, severe weather, child safety, and post-incident review.
House Operations
Daily schedule, quiet hours, chores, food & kitchen, medication storage, drug testing, visitors, transportation, property care, and operations audit.
Conduct and Accountability
Resident agreement, substance-free standard, relapse & return-to-use response, behavioral expectations, progressive accountability, grievance & appeal, discharge planning, and readmission.
Staff and Student Practice
Director, case manager, and peer specialist roles; RHSBC, Christian social work, and UWGB student roles; supervisor and contractor roles; and scope-of-practice audit.
Supervision and Staff Care
Weekly supervision, peer reflective practice, student seminar, critical-incident debrief, compassion fatigue, shift design, timekeeping, performance, corrective action, and succession coverage.
Wellness and Enrichment
Hair stylist and massage therapy days, Christian exercise, nature groups, UWGB self-care visits, nutrition education, sleep health, creative arts, celebrations, and wellness quality review.
Family Residence
Family unit eligibility, child safety plan, parenting assessment, Christian parenting class, child psychologist education, school coordination, family routines, visitation & custody, rent model, and transition plan.
Counseling and Neurofeedback
RHM office referral, informed choice, biblical counseling intake, neurofeedback intake, clinical contraindications, scheduling & transport, documentation separation, payment & scholarship, and outcome review.
Partnerships
Church group calendar, licensed provider network, primary care, dental & vision, employment partners, education partners, legal aid, transportation partners, food & clothing, and partnership review.
Documentation
Resident records, daily house log, case & peer contact notes, incident reports, medication record boundaries, financial ledger, consent register, data retention, and record audit.
Website Strategy
Website purpose, home page, program page, women’s & family housing pages, future men’s housing page, partner page, give page, interest form, and privacy & accessibility.
Website Content and CRM
Resident, referral, volunteer, church, student practicum, and donor interest workflows; automated acknowledgment, lead assignment, follow-up calendar, and CRM dashboard.
Quality and Outcomes
Occupancy, retention, safety, and recovery-capital dashboards; resident, spiritual care, family, student, and partner satisfaction; and continuous improvement.
Forms and Launch Tools
Resident application, referral form, risk screen, thirty-day plan, weekly progress review, house meeting agenda, and on-call log.
Final Implementation Controls
Evidence base, assumptions, and professional review — with a board certification and annual review schedule to keep the manual living and accountable.
Living document: Every numeric input in the manual is an initial planning assumption until supported by a quote, appraisal, executed agreement, public award, or operating history. The board should update this manual at acquisition, 30 days before opening, 90 days after opening, and annually.
Biblical Counseling, Education & The 120 House
The foundation of this work is biblical counseling and education. We believe Scripture must be engaged as a living interpretive frame for the whole person — not merely as a set of topic verses applied to surface-level concerns. Biblical literacy is declining across many contexts, and the needs of hurting people require deeper theological formation, ethical care, relational wisdom, and supervised practice.
Residents at The 120 House may enroll in courses through the Restoring Hope School of Biblical Counseling (RHSBC) as part of their formation journey — integrating theological education directly into recovery and discipleship. This posture is not about institutional pride. It is about humility before the seriousness of soul care.
Residents who serve and work at Restoring Hope Ministries may be eligible to receive discounted housing as a benefit of their contribution to the ministry — creating a sustainable, service-oriented community model.
Invitation to Serve
Leadership, Board & Accountability Roles
RHM is inviting trusted church leaders, educators, counselors, recovery-informed leaders, business professionals, and community-minded Christians to serve in structured leadership and accountability roles. The purpose is not to gather names for appearances — we are seeking mature voices who can help steward this work with prayer, discernment, humility, and practical wisdom.
We are seeking leaders who love Christ more than visibility or control — who can hold mercy and accountability without collapsing either one, and who are willing to work across churches and community partners without unnecessary territorialism.
Partnership & Planning Interest Form
Whether you represent a church, business, nonprofit, or have a personal calling toward this work — tell us how you'd like to be involved. You may come through prayer, leadership, giving, training, referrals, employment, or practical service. Submitting this form does not create a formal partnership; our team will reach out personally to explore next steps together.
Frequently Asked Questions
"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain."
— Psalm 127:1
Partner with us in building The 120 House. Help form a community care pathway rooted in Christ. Join the work through prayer, leadership, giving, training, or practical service. Invite your church into the conversation.
