Homeless Agency Adds BrainWise to its Program

Posted On: February 28, 2013

In March, the Denver Rescue Mission, a 100-year-old nondenominational agency which serves more than 700 homeless individuals and families, is going to make BrainWise the foundation for their intervention programs. Clients are provided housing and are encouraged to stay in the program for 1-2 years. Services include GED, job training, and job placement. The Mission is also participating in executive function research with Dr. Marilyn Welsh of the University of Northern Colorado.

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