Christ House

Christ House is a 33-bed residential medical facility for men experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. Patients receive 24-hour medical care from a team of medical and social service professionals who evaluate, develop, and deliver a comprehensive plan of care for each patient to ensure evidence-based health recommendations and promote patient autonomy. Our medical team treats patients, performs tests, changes dressings, manages medications, provides immunizations, and conducts pre-and post-operative care including patient education to help patients heal and manage their conditions. In 2023, 100% of patients suffered from three or more medical conditions, 72.8% had a mental health diagnosis, and 69.1% had a substance use disorder or a history of substance use disorder at the time of their admission. In 2023, Christ House provided 6,938 days of care with patients staying an average of 29.4 days. Christ House has admitted over 10,000 patients since its inception in 1985.

The Kairos Program is a permanent supportive housing community for up to 45 formerly homeless men that combines a sense of family with community service through a 12-step recovery program. All Kairos members are former patients who have chronic health conditions which prevent them from paid full-time work. With staff support, members actively engage in their recovery and maintain their health and wellness. Clinical staff work with members, who also have access to Christ Houses medical services if intensive health care is needed. Significant program aspects include routine counseling, community service, and modeling recovery for patients staying at Christ House. An impressive 78% of Kairos members maintain a lifetime sobriety rate.

Our holistic services include shelter, substance use counseling, case management, appointment transportation, patient activities, and meal services. Our New Day Recovery Program provides patients an opportunity to initiate their recovery from substance use disorders. Activities include an intensive in-house course, access to multiple on-site AA and NA meetings, one-on-one counseling, and peer-support. Case managers work with patients to obtain legal documents, apply for government benefits, ensure appropriate health insurance coverage, locate family members, and secure housing upon discharge. Our transportation program ensures patients reach their outside appointments safely. It is our hope that these efforts will support our patients in breaking the cycle of homelessness.