1. Does MeadowHaven seek to
convert its guests to a different religion?
Meadow Haven does not require adherence to any particular
religious belief or practice to participate in the program. Although it
is true that many of the staff come from a Protestant background, MeadowHaven
also has a Jewish rabbi and Roman Catholic priest who are available for
consultation. Meadow Haven is not affiliated with any particular church
or denomination.
2. Can a resident leave MeadowHaven at any
time?
Unequivocally, Yes! MeadowHaven's main goal
is empowering its residents to make choices and follow through with those choices.
Although each resident's Individual Recovery Program (IRP) is typically between
three and nine months, anyone can leave whenever they choose. In an extreme example, if a resident decided that they wanted to return to the
abusive group they just left, they are free to do so.
3. Is a guest required to pay for
their expenses (room, board, and counseling services) while at MeadowHaven?
The expenses for staying at Meadow Haven
average about $1700.00 per month per resident. No one will ever be denied participation
due to their lack of financial resources. However, since the goal of
the program is to foster responsibility and self-reliance, each participant
is expected to make a good-faith effort to defray their expenses during
their stay. Alternative methods of defraying expenses are
available.
