4-CHARIS / S.A.R.A-I.R.P

S.A.R.A-I.R.P:
(Spiritual Application for Recovering Addicts - Individual Recovery Program)
821 Bank Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
Phone: (513) 621-4747
(513) 542-9730, ext. 9735


This faith-based non-medical treatment program was established in 1987 by the late Pastor Michael Harris, Sr. to address the need for substance abuse treatment. Accredited by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS), SARA currently offers Intensive Outpatient counseling three (3) evenings per week.  Call to schedule an appointment.

As S.A.R.A-I.R.P became acutely aware of the high rate of HIV infection among substance abusers, a decision was made to incorporate HIV/AIDS education into the program.  March 2000, 4-CHARIS (Compassionate Hearts, Assisting, Instructing, Rebuilding, Serving), 821 Bank Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 - (513) 542-9730 was established by Mamie E. Harris, Program Director to address HIV testing and prevention education for those individuals who are profiled as being high-risk for contacting and transmitting the HIV/AIDS virus. The target populations served by 4-CHARIS are the homeless, transients, sex workers, African-Americans, Hispanics, women and incarcerated adults. Operating under the parent program S.A.R.A-I.R.P, 4-CHARIS has grown from being a community project to a faith-based organization certified by the Health Department of Ohio to provide HIV testing and prevention in the greater Cincinnati community.  Their connection to the local faith community enhances the opportunities for 4-CHARIS to reach a diverse population and open doors to other churches and faith organizations.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

S.A.R.A-I.R.P currently offers counseling for families and individuals on an outpatient basis at the SARA House, 821 Bank Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214-(513) 621-4747.  The program is an ongoing process designed for recovery through a spiritual approach of the body, mind and spirit.  Counselor, Stephen A. Brown, LSW, CCDCI; call for an appointment.

4-CHARIS (Compassionate Hearts, Assisting, Instructing, Rebuilding, and Serving) provides HIV testing and prevention education; the counseling component involves education centered on behavioral changes/modifications, prevention, treatment, clinical trials, and vaccinations.  4-CHARIS provide their services at churches, health fairs, residential treatment facilities, local jails, soup kitchens for the homeless, and will schedule individual appointments at 821 Bank Street.

Christian Support Group
For those infected/affected with HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C, this group develops a relationship with God and each member of the group to demonstrate that there is “hope” in Jesus Christ.  Gatherings are held the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of each month at 901 Elm Street (corner of 9th and Elm Streets).  For more information, call (513) 744-9730. Facilitator is C. Mark Reed.  

Reviving the Human Spirit Addiction Workshop
This ministry offers a recovery program for individuals addicted to drugs/alcohol who are looking for a Christ-centered support group to pray, discuss, and share.  It deals with each person as a trichotomy; a relationship between the Body, Soul and Spirit.  Meetings are every Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the SARA House, 821 Bank Street. Facilitator is Mark Corbin.  For more information, call (513) 542-9730/35.