Becoming a Resident

What Kinds of People go to MeadowHaven?

MeadowHaven serves a broad range of people. The program is designed to be flexible to the individual resident's needs, and therefore there is no "standard" resident. Among our residents are people who...

Were recruited into a cult during college
Joined a cult as an adult and left after a number of months or years in the group
Grew up in a cult and left as a young adult
Have been out of their group for several years, but desire to more fully heal from the experience
Were married in the cult and had to leave without their spouse
Left the group with children and needed a safe and secure place

How do I Get Into the Program?

Prospective residents are encouraged to contact MeadowHaven to speak about the suitability of the program for their needs before filling out an application. This gives them a chance to get a feel for the program and the staff before committing time and energy to formally applying. Once a decision is made to apply to the program, an application must be filled out and submitted. The application process gives MeadowHaven staff a better idea of the specific needs of the applicant, and at the same time helps the applicant assess whether or not MeadowHaven is right for them.

What is the Cost?

The approximate operating cost for each MeadowHaven resident is thousands per month. This includes room, board, and all counseling and social services. MeadowHaven does not charge a fee, and no one is denied participation in the program on financial grounds. However, because being responsible for one's own healing process is therapeutic, it is expected that each resident will make a determined effort to offset the costs of his or her stay. This can be accomplished by helping to maintain the facility, acquiring donations from individual sources, contributing from part-time work during residency, or through scholarships, when available.