About us

Built on faith, hard work, and joy.

Celebrating every step of the journey toward healing and transformation.

Mission Statement

Rejoyce the Journey provides safe, affordable recovery housing and supportive community environments for men and women seeking freedom from substance use disorders. Our mission is to help individuals establish long-term recovery, rebuild their lives, and achieve independent living through stability, accountability, and hope.

“He turns a desert into pools of water, a parched land into springs of water.”

Psalm 107:35 ESV

Organizational Capacity

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Board-governed organization
Serving residents since 2022
More than 100 individuals served
Current capacity of approximately 11–12 beds
Previously housed as many as 22 residents simultaneously
Access to 11 residential properties
Dedicated meeting house and administrative office

Population Served

Rejoyce the Journey serves adults recovering from substance use disorders, including individuals transitioning from:

Treatment facilities
Rehabilitation programs
Recovery programs
Homelessness
Unstable living situations
Other recovery-related challenges

Organizational Strengths

Founded and led by an individual with more than 12 years of personal recovery experience
Established housing infrastructure
Proven operational history
Affordable housing model
Community-based approach
Strong commitment to long-term recovery success

Leadership

Board of Directors

Katy Smith

President / Executive Director

Katy is a pastor with a passion for building a joyful recovery community. Sober since May 25, 2014, she owns Promised Land Properties, is currently studying to become a Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), and earned an Associate's Degree in Kingdom Studies for Five Fold Ministry.

Jonathan Smith

Vice President

Jonathan is passionate about helping people pursue recovery and their walk with the Lord with wholehearted dedication. He is the owner of After Hours Plumbing, LLC, and has been sober since April 20, 2015.

Roy Baas, D.Div., L.A.C., C.C.S., AADC, ICAADC, CCDP-D

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Roy serves as Chairman of the ADRA Board and Lead Director of Addiction Treatment at RTJ. With 46 years devoted to recovery, faith, and personal growth — including nine years on the Louisiana State Commission for Addiction Disorders — he is passionate about sharing his journey with others.

Patricia Baas

Support Staff

Patricia, Support Staff Director at RTJ, brings years of experience in behavioral health and a passion for seeing people healed — body, soul, and spirit. She has worked as a Practical Nurse, as a BSW for mental health and chemical addictions, and is earning her Master's Degree in Theological Studies.

Janie Harris

Spiritual Advisor / Assistant

Janie is a certified deliverance minister with Vision Life Ministries and serves as Vice President of the Ouachita Parish Women's Republican Club and on the Louisiana Republican State Central Committee. She has a heart to see people freed from their past and empowered to reach their full potential.

Judy Heidenreich

Honorary Board Member