About us
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
Rejoyce the Journey serves adults recovering from substance use disorders, including individuals transitioning from:
Leadership
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Advisory Counsel to Executive Director
Marty Carroll is licensed as a professional counselor in the state of Louisiana. He holds a Masters degree in marriage and family therapy and a doctorate in professional psychotherapy. Over 28 years of counseling experience. He has a passion for seeing and helping people get set free and discover their God-given identity and destiny.
Advisory Council for Executive Director
Michelle Carroll is a licensed occupational therapist who has been in practice for over 20 years. She carries the mother's heart of the Heavenly Father. She is an anointed servant and giver, who shows the love of Jesus through kindness and generosity. She loves to help people get free and find their place in God's kingdom.
Operations
The staff who keep ReJoyce the Journey running behind the scenes.
Operations Assistant
Holly supports the day-to-day operations of ReJoyce the Journey, helping ensure residents and staff have what they need to keep the homes running smoothly.