Question 1

How long is the program?

Accepted Answer

Initial program is 65 days. I woman can request to extend her stay in 30 day increments.

Question 2

How much does the program cost?

Accepted Answer

There is an application fee of $500.00

Question 3

How many women do you have at one time?

Accepted Answer

We can have up to 8 women at a time.

Question 4

What medications are not allowed?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely no medications on the DEA's list of scheduled medications will be allowed, such as; xanax (alprazolam), klonopin (clonazepam), buprenorphine (suboxone, subutex), methadone etc. (THIS LIST IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

You can learn more about scheduled drugs and see the alphabetical list here: Drug Scheduling

Question 5

What should I bring with me?

Accepted Answer

Bring work and dress clothes (NO SLOGANS ABOUT BEER, BARS, DRUGS, SEX, WOMEN/MEN, TOBACCO, MUSIC or ANYTHING CONTRARY TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE will be allowed).
Bring your own washcloths and towels (mark your name on them). Bed linens are provided.
Bring your own personal toiletry items which must be unopened. Tampons must be sealed and unopened. (nothing with alcohol, i.e.; mouthwash, body sprays, perfumes, or aerosols)
Bring a cloth mesh 36x24 laundry bag. (can be purchased as Wal-Mart)
Bring a Bible if you have one.
A basic wristwatch is recommended (NO smart watches are allowed).
If possible, please bring toilet paper, napkins, Kleenex and paper towels.
If you smoke, cigarettes only, no other form of tobacco (NO VAPES OR E CIGS)
Laundry Detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener.
Please bring medications for the duration of the stay or have means to have them filled and paid for.
If any court is ahead, bring all the paperwork with emails, phone numbers in case of a letter needing to be sent to attorney or probation.
Vitamins are allowed only in a new and sealed container (NO weightlifting supplements).

Question 6

What should I not bring with me?

Accepted Answer

No clothing with slogans about beer, bars, drugs, sex, women/men, tobacco, music, or anything contrary to the Christian lifestyle will be allowed.
Do not bring bed linens as they are provided.
Do not bring any toiletry items with alcohol in it, i.e.; mouthwash, body sprays, perfumes, or aerosols.
No body piercing rings or studs worn anywhere on your body.
No radios, stereos, walkmans, CD/Tape/MP3/DVD of any kind. No video games or cards. No cell phones or laptop computers. No smart watches or fitbits. In other words; no electronic devices period.
No over the counter medications.
No energy drinks.
No vapes or E Cigs.
No weightlifting supplements.

**DO NOT SHOW UP HIGH OR DRUNK! WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO HOLD YOUR RIDE AND SCREEN YOU IF YOU SEEM TO BE HIGH OR DRUNK AND SEND YOU BACK HOME!!!**

Question 7

Can I smoke at Bethesda Transformation Center?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is strongly discouraged but permitted only in the designated area and during approved times. Only manufactured cigarettes are allowed—vapes, e-cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, and all other tobacco products are strictly prohibited.

Question 8

How do I apply?

Accepted Answer

Under 'Our Ministry' select 'Apply Today!'
Or click here: Student Application

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