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Procedure for Admissions 1. The first step in getting help for drug addiction is having a desire in your heart for change in your life. Without this desire, true and lasting change cannot be achieved. 2. Read through the application documents on this website. [Click here] for a list of documents available for download, including rules, health requirements, and a general overview of the Life Care program. You may also call to request an admissions packet be mailed to you. 3. Contact the admissions office. You may call our toll-free number to be transferred to the location nearest you. Be prepared to honestly and candidly answer some serious questions about your life, your health, your family, and your legal situation during a pre-screening. You may be asked to make an appointment for a personal interview. 4. Additional information: MEDICAL – The completed Health Screening Form is required before you can enter the Teen Challenge Life Care program. If you are unable to pay for your medical tests, there are many avenues to have these done at little or no cost. A Help Card is available from each campus to assist you with finding INDUCTION FEE – The induction fee is $750.00 + $400.00 per month maintenance fee for the first 4 months. This is the total cost for the 12 month program. If you are unable to pay the above fees, we may have scholarships available. RESIDENCY AVAILABILITY – Open beds are made available to new students on a first-come / first-served basis. However, sometimes you may have to wait before a spot becomes available. In order to be placed on the waiting list, you must demonstrate a firm desire to come by having your Health Screening PRACTICAL ADVICE - If you are struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, or any other life-controlling problem, remove yourself from that environment. Easier said than done, right? But, if you are really serious about changing your life, you are going to need to do everything you can to stay away from alcohol and drugs, and away from the people that use them. That temptation is always going to be there, but for now you need to get as far away from it as possible until you build your strength to resist it. You are also going to need to find other people who are willing to help you and support you in your decision to change your life. Have you burned a lot of bridges getting to where you are today? God can restore those relationships, but it's not going to happen overnight. Find the courage to tell others about your decision, and you will find someone that agrees and wants to help you. Five Things You Can Do Today 1. PRAY. Don't ever underestimate the power of prayer. When you pray, you are establishing a relationship with God that will endure through the good days and the bad days. 2. READ THE BIBLE. The Bible is God's Word that has been given to us all. Its contents are simple and deeper than you could ever imagine, and will help you in times of struggle. Reading the Bible gives you new insight on this world and the problems we all face. 3. SEEK FELLOWSHIP. Spending time with other Christians is an important part of the growing process in general, and is a great way to get some advice on the personal things you have going on in your life right now. 4. WRITE DOWN YOUR PLAN. You need to map out your game plan on paper. If you are really going to change your life, you must have a plan! These plans may change, but you need to have a plan to follow when you hit a weak point. 5. FOLLOW PRACTICAL ADVICE. Carefully consider the suggestions of Christian friends. Though the goals in your plan may not happen right now, they need to be a part of your plan. |