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Padre's Place
contact@padresplace.org
903-218-2135
PO Box 807 Athens, TX 75751
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A Structured 12-Step Recovery Experience

Trust God (Steps 1-3)

Moving from self-reliance to a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Clean House (Steps 4-9)

Removing the spiritual blockages of resentment, fear, and guilt.

Clean House (Steps 9-12)

Maintaining a "fit spiritual condition" by serving the community.

The 30-Day Intensive: "The Fast Track to Freedom."

This program walks participants through the 12 Steps in a clear, practical, and writing-focused way. Each day is designed to move from understanding → action → personal insight → accountability.

Focus: Breaking denial and facing the reality of unmanageability.
Scripture: John 15:5
Activity: Completing the "Unmanageable List."

Focus: Believing in God’s power to restore and surrendering the "Self-Will."
Scripture: Matthew 11:28
Activity: The Surrender Prayer & Letter of Resignation.

Focus: Writing a searching and fearless moral inventory.
Scripture: Lamentations 3:40
Activity: Identifying the "Big Four": Resentments, Fears, Harms, and Sexual Conduct.

Focus: Admitting the exact nature of our wrongs to God and another person.
Scripture: James 5:16
Activity: The 5th Step Disclosure Session

What a "Typical Day" Looks Like

  • • 08:00 AM – Morning Devotional & Meditation: Starting the day in the Word.
  • • 10:00 AM – The Step Workshop: Interactive teaching using our 12-step slides.
  • • 01:00 PM – Small Group Discipleship: Process groups focused on the week's inventory.
  • • 03:00 PM – Personal Reflection/Workbook Time: Structured writing and prayer.
  • • 07:00 PM – Community Meeting: A "Big Book" or Bible-based recovery gathering.

What You Will Work Through

  • Personal history and patterns of addiction
  • Understanding powerlessness and unmanageability
  • Identifying destructive thinking patterns
  • Letting go of control
  • Completing a full personal inventory
  • Addressing fear, resentment, and relationships
  • Making amends
  • Building daily recovery practices
Ready to start your 30-day journey?"

Who This Program Is For

This program is designed for individuals who:
• Are serious about recovery • Have struggled to stop on their own • Want structure and accountability • Are willing to take action

Get to Know our Organization's Leader

Michael Householder is our founder and CEO. He has many years of experience helping individuals struggling with substance use achieve sobriety. He decided to open Padre's Place to help individuals in lesser-serviced areas access programs and services that support long-term sobriety. His vision has allowed us to develop individualized treatment plans that yield success.

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What Our Client’s Say’s

"I love Padres Place!! I am sooo thankful for what I am getting at Padres Place Recovery! I love that Mr. Householder has love for me and all the clients here! I am very thankful for this place."
Byron
Thank God for this place and the kind people. I never would have anticipated such a kind and warm reception. After praying for change for so long, He has led me to a safe place that facilitates positive change, led by men with a powerful love of God and neighbors.
Dustin
To all the newcomers, I am an addict who has been fighting with drugs off and on for 1 years now. Padres Place is helping me to develop and use the skills for a drug-free life. I am challenged to apply the AA 12 steps to my everyday life and fellowship with other addicts like me!
Jermaine
At Padres Place I feel the love and care from not only the staff but my brothers here. A place like this keeps me on track as I feel safe and cared for!
Donovan
I am glad I came to Padres Place! They make you feel at home and respect each one of us! My stay here has been the best and I can't believe I made it here. I would give Padre's Place a 5 star!
Anthony
My life was at a stand still and I was a lost soul with no direction. Since I came to Padres Place, I have been able to stay sober and focused on my recovery. The staff is very helpful and they care about me and my future. I couldn't have taken the first steps towards my new sober life without Padres Place. I am now part of a family.
Benji