FRIENDS OF ALCOHOLICS
A BIBLICAL APPROACH TO THE PROBLEM OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ADDICTION

A Normal Day

Weekly Schedule

7:00 a.m. - Breakfast
7:45 a.m. - Class
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Work
11:30-1:00 p.m. - Lunch break
1:00-3:00 p.m. - Work
3-3:15 p.m. - Break
3:15-4:30 p.m. - Work
5:00 p.m. - Supper
6:30 p.m. - Class (except Thursday - free night)
7:30 - 10:00 p.m. - Free Time
11:00 p.m. - Lights out

All of our classes are centered around the teaching of the Bible.  These classes are the very core of the "program" at FOA and therefore are our main focus.  Classes include the Basic Bible Doctrine Study every weekday morning; Q&A Monday Night; Mentor groups Tuesday Night; Prayer Meeting Wednesday night; and Chapel service on Friday night. 

During free time we have several opportunities to spend your time. For exercise we have a weight room, volleyball, and basketball. Our gym also has a game room with pool, ping pong and board games.  We have a library to read and study. We have two TV rooms; one which plays movies and the other sports. There are many opportunities to keep oneself busy during the free time.

Saturdays are a bit different. They begin with breakfast at 7:00 AM. Instead of class at 7:30 AM we have a group session to discuss any problems over the past week and listen to any concerns the men might have as a result with many personalities living under one roof. After that session we have different duties for the morning hours until 11:00 AM. At 11:00 AM the men come in to clean their rooms. After that has been accomplished the TVs can be turned on and the men take the rest of the day off. If the individual qualifies for visitation from their family member, that occurs on Saturday or Sunday from 12:00 noon until 4:00 PM. There is nothing scheduled for the evening hours so this time is for relaxation and possibly playing volleyball or basketball.

Sunday morning we have breakfast at 7:30 AM. After breakfast each man is making preparation to attend church. Sunday morning we attend church on the grounds of FOA. The church is called Berean Bible Church. The afternoon is for relaxation and visitation. Sunday evening we have a service beginning at 6:00 PM for an hour. After the service is free time for the men.

We do have a telephone that men can use after being here 2 weeks.  Each man receives one 10 minute phone call that they can use Monday-Friday and one 10 minute phone call on the weekend.

Visitation is available after a man has been with us for 4 weeks.  This is for family members only. Visiting hours are from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.