Our Story
Breaking Free Inc. – A 36 year journey of Ministry and Transformation.
1988 Deliverance
Breaking Free began as a vision in Scott Mormon’s heart after Jesus brought healing and deliverance from addiction, incarceration, and brokenness. Compelled by his own transformation, Scott immediately reached out to help others trapped in hopelessness.
1993 Planting A New Church
During this period, Scott planted Mission Church in the heart of a college bar district, where he pastored for five years. At the same time, Breaking Free Ministries was birthed to serve the hurting and those in desperate situations.
2002 Ph.D Degree Completed
"In the early 90s, Scott was required by the State of Georgia's Juvenile Licensing regulations to have a minimum of a Master's degree to be an administrator at a juvenile ranch. After nine years of college and seminary training, Scott completed a Doctorate in Christian Psychology."
2004 Reaching Out To The Addicted
Scott opened Breaking Free’s first Christ-centered program for young men overcoming addiction. Located in rural Georgia, this program served ages 18-25. He felt strongly led NOT to charge for any of BFI’s services, remembering that Jesus gave freely—and so should we.
2010 Expanding The Men's Program
As Breaking Free grew, Scott received an increasing number of calls from families in Collin County, Texas, seeking help for loved ones struggling with addiction. Recognizing the need, Breaking Free expanded its men’s program to Texas, stepping out in faith to serve the community where Scott grew up.
2014 Women's Recovery Program
After hearing numerous stories about young women facing addiction and life-controlling issues, Breaking Free launched its first women’s recovery program, welcoming the first four residents into a recovery home.
2020 Costa Rica II (Ocean)
Breaking Free launched Costa Rica II, a mission in a deeply impoverished Pacific coastal region. The ministry includes a fishing industry, where boats are rebuilt from wreckage to provide food for the community. This mission operates in a high-risk area controlled by Panamanian and Costa Rican drug gangs, yet remains a fertile ground for sharing the Gospel.
2025 Costa Rica Juvenile Facility
BF is helping oversee residents, and develop staff in 100 bed drug and alcohol juvenile and young mens longterm facility
2025: BF Chemical Dependency Accreditation Expands Internationally
BF's 1,200-hour accredited chemical dependency certification program has now expanded in multiple countries.
2025 Collin County Jail
Breaking Free Overcomers Recovery Program
Operating seven days a week, this Christ-centered initiative combines individual recovery and family restoration.
2025 China Mission
Bringing food, education opportunities, and family care to the many less fortunate in the southern mountains of China.
1992 Boy's Ranch
After three years of street evangelism and leading hundreds of teenagers to Christ, Scott began working as a counselor at a boys' ranch in Davisboro, Georgia. The young men there had been removed from their homes and placed in 24/7 long-term care at the Youth Ranch. Over time, Scott became the administrator, overseeing 65 high-risk young men and 32 staff members.
2002 Breaking Free Incorporates
Breaking Free was officially incorporated and received its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as a “Church Without Walls.” The IRS also recognized Breaking Free’s five-year ordination licensing process for ministerial credentials, as well as its servant leadership training schools for addiction certification. Free was officially incorporated and received its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as a “Church Without Walls.” The IRS also recognized Breaking Free’s five-year ordination licensing process for ministerial credentials, as well as its servant leadership training schools for addiction certification.
2007 Men's Program established in State Prison
The Georgia Department of Corrections invited Scott to launch a Breaking Free program within the state prison system for inmates seeking change.
2007 Training Leaders for The Next Generation
Breaking Free initiated its first Servant Leadership Training (SLT) School, which now operates in Costa Rica and Plano, Texas. These hands-on, life-formation programs equip those called to serve as ministers of the Gospel. Scott has also assisted numerous leaders in obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and launching their ministries.
2012 Costa Rica and New Adopted Family
Breaking Free launched its mission work in Southern Costa Rica, ministering to the impoverished Ngäbe indigenous people and Costa Rican communities. During this time, Scott informally adopted six girls and one boy, who had lost their mother to cancer and had no father in their lives. They were then 19 or younger—today, all are adults and oversee both Breaking Free Costa Rica locations.
2016 Refugee Outreach in Italy
Breaking Free launched an outreach to homeless refugees in La Spezia, Italy. For three years, the ministry served refugees from Africa and Eastern Europe, many of whom were exploited by the Sicilian mafia or gangs that coerced them into forced panhandling or prostitution.
2022 Back to Plano, Texas
BF starts 30-90 day Drug and Alcohol programs for juveniles and 18-24 years of age, and also including short/long term Family Recovery program for the whole family - BF Community Outreach to children and their families that find themselves in need - BF boots on the ground homeless outreach.
2024 Plano, Texas
BF has been cleared in 3/4 of the schools in Collin County Texas to teach drug and alcohol prevention services.
2024 Southern Border Costa Rica
BF is bringing drug and alcohol prevention throughout Southern Costa Rica.
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Ministries
Drug/Alcohol & Incarceration Services
a) Drug and Alcohol Addiction Services
We offer 30-day, 60-day, 90-day, and 12-month addiction recovery programs, serving both men and women. Our programs are tailored to two primary age groups:
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12 to 24 years old – Specialized programs designed to meet the unique needs of younger individuals.
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25 years old and up – Programs focused on the challenges faced by adults struggling with addiction.
We provide inpatient care for individuals with chronic addiction, offering a structured and supportive environment to promote healing and recovery.
(b) Incarceration Prevention Services
Our Incarceration Prevention Services support individuals on probation or those facing incarceration due to poor life choices. We provide mentoring and guidance to help them make healthy lifestyle changes. This program works closely with the court system, probation department, and parole department to support individuals in building a new path toward stability and personal growth.
Homeless Solutions
"Church Without Walls" serves communities in both Collin County, Texas and Costa Rica by bringing care and God’s love to the homeless and those in extreme need. We support individuals with mental health challenges and those facing difficult life circumstances.
Our team is in the streets six days a week, providing hope, food, and sharing the message of Jesus' love. We also collaborate with local agencies to help individuals access jobs, housing, temporary shelter, medical care, and mental health resources.
Children/Youth Services
BF Children/Youth Mission seeks to serve children and teenagers in our community, especially those in high-risk situations. We accomplish this through:
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Community events
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After-school programs
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Individual and family counseling
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Care and support services
We also offer drug and alcohol prevention programs for schools, clubs, and church youth groups. In addition, BF provides both short-term and long-term addiction recovery programs for juveniles and adults.
Community Care Outreach
Breaking Free Community Care Outreach is a Christ-centered ministry serving single mothers, children, and families facing severe hardship in Collin County, Texas, and internationally in Coto Brus and Langostino, Costa Rica. Rooted in the love of Jesus, we provide essential resources such as food, clothing, medicine, and emotional support while fostering dignity, trust, and long-term relationships. Our services include basic needs assistance, medicine, trauma-informed care, spiritual encouragement, and international development through initiatives like sustainable fishing and addiction prevention. With a holistic approach and a vision to expand through church partnerships and adoption programs, we aim to bring lasting hope and transformation to the most vulnerable.
Costa Rica Mission
Breaking Free Costa Rica is our foreign mission dedicated to establishing home churches and providing essential care to children, mothers, and families in one of the most poverty-stricken areas of Costa Rica. The goods and medicine we provide are critical due to the area's extreme poverty and remote location.
Because of the area's isolation, we establish house churches to bring the gospel to these secluded communities. We also host a children's church on the farm with a weekly Saturday morning service where we provide meals and teach children about God’s word and His love for them.
Additionally, we operate a fishing industry in the small community of Langostino to help feed the poor in that region.
Servant Leadership Training
The BF Internship Ministry Training Program is designed for those who feel called to work locally or abroad with individuals who are hurting, hungry, and facing life-controlling challenges. The goal is to bring hope and love through the good news of Jesus Christ.
This is a 3-year hands-on program broken down into 1-year commitments. It combines formal training with practical, hands-on experience working directly with those in need.
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A 3-year alcohol and drug addiction licensing certification
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A 5-year ordination ministerial licensing for those feeling called to the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ
Serving Local Churches and Ministries
Breaking Free serves local churches, ministries, and ministers as a Church Without Walls. Our mission is to assist local pastors and ministers in bringing the unchurched into their church families.
We accomplish this by:
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Evangelizing those who are unchurched or not attending a local church
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Establishing relationships outside the church by meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those we encounter
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Equipping ministers and local churches to bring the church to their community
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Providing free discipleship resources to those we serve
Our goal is to help connect individuals with a permanent church family where they can grow in their faith.
