Kairos is a spiritual recovery program, and Kairos House is a community environment that provides a home in which that recovery can take place.
While Kairos Program participants are capable of living independently, their chronic illnesses prevent them from maintaining full-time employment. Service through volunteer work is a key element of the program, with each member contributing according to their unique skills and strengths. Some participants also hold part-time jobs at Christ House. Established in 1996, Kairos House provides a permanent home, offering apartment units to 37 residents and three staff members.
Kairos House is a recovery program that also provides housing for its members. Kairos House welcomes new members who fit the criteria below:
- Male-identifying
- Chronically homeless in the DC area
- Able to live independently
- Sober & committed to recovery
- Unable to work full-time due to chronic physical or mental health conditions
Residents of Kairos House are part of a long-term recovery community. Each resident creates a personalized Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) with their Addictions Counselor that indicates what participants commit to during their residency. These commitments typically include:
- Weekly community service hours
- Regular sessions with an Addictions Counselor
- Participation in four 12-Step (AA and/or NA) meetings per week
- Dedication to a personal spiritual life consistent with the 12-Step approach
- Regular sessions with a Pastoral Counselor
To inquire about intake to Kairos House, please call 202-328-6155 or fax 202-328-7059, Attention: Kairos House Referral. In your referral, include your contact information and the prospective resident’s name, date of birth, sobriety date, and reason for referral.
Kairos History
In 1992, Christ House initiated the Kairos Program for patients with chronic illness who decided to make a commitment to their recovery. For the first four years of its existence, the Kairos Program was available to former Christ House patients who found living arrangements in the neighborhood. They met together, provided volunteer service, and participated in other kinds of structured community-building programming. After seeing the progress of the Kairos Program members, Christ House leaders decided to purchase an apartment property and open a permanent supportive housing facility.
To learn more about Kairos and the journey of our Kairos Members, please check out our Kairos Member directed and produced films.
