What is the LifeHouse?
The Lifehouse is a therapeutic community organization located in Huntington, West Virginia. We are a structured, long-term, faith-based, accountability, recovery program. This program is a minimum of 8 months and has a full-time staff. We operate out of 13 residential properties and a 21 unit apartment building. We have a minimum weekly, and bi-weekly, observed lab drug screens. We require all residents to work the 12 steps and actively work with a sponsor. We've been in operation for over 8 years and have seen many men and women change their lives. We require all residents to not only work through our program and learn how to live clean and sober, but we also require every resident to be full time employed, productive members of society by day 70. We bridge the gap of how to be clean and sober and the actual application of it, therefore when every resident leaves they know how to live in the world while staying clean and sober.
The Lifehouse Recovery Center Phase 1
The Farm, 60 days minimum with Clinical Treatment from Tri-State Addiction Recovery Resources. The Recovery Center is a getaway retreat for up to 30 men coming out of addiction for 60 days. The Farm as it was nicknamed is a big house where the men are secluded in Huntington, West Virginia. During this intense initial phase, the residents are able to get a stabilization (3-10 days) with The Lifehouse staff (all over 1 year sober) and then begin the process of recovery. During this time the men work through twice a day group sessions and coinciding lessons to complete a thorough fifth step of the 12 steps. Statistics show that over 75% of all people who will work through a fifth step go on to finish the steps and stay sober. Also, during this phase, the men are given pastoral counseling/groups 3-4 times per week. The men are removed from all the negative influences of the outside world only leaving to go to church 4 times per week and 3 supervised 12 step meetings. During this phase all residents go to IOP intensive outpatient group treatment for 4 hours a day 5 days a week, they also see a master level therapist, case manager, and psychiatrist if needed. After completing the farm stage of the program men transition to Fourth Street for a minimum of 6 months giving a minimum 8 months of sobriety.
The Lifehouse Men’s Program Phase 2
Eight months minimum or six months plus The Farm. The men’s program houses men from treatment centers, detox, jail, courts, prison, and primarily farm graduates. A minimum stay at The Lifehouse is 8 months or the Farm plus 6 months. During this Phase the men are required to be part of the full The Lifehouse plan, process groups, accountability groups, level 1 groups, and also work through our process of 12 steps, go to 12 step meetings, support groups, church optional, get a sponsor, get a job and participate in real life. All residents are required to work at least 25 hours a week, one of the main objectives we focus on at The Lifehouse is to practice social responsibility (responsibility indicates growth). We believe by gaining and maintaining employment, practicing life skills, and working the 12 Steps through local Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous Programs while learning a new way of life (sobriety), participants will be better equipped to move forward.
The Lifehouse Women’s Program
The Women’s program houses 30 women from treatment centers, detox, jail, courts, prison, and CPS. A minimum stay at The Lifehouse for Women is 8 months. During this time the women are required to be part of the full Lifehosue plan, process groups, accountability groups, and work through our process of 12 steps, go to 12 step meetings, support groups, church, get a sponsor, get a job, and participate in real life. All residents are required to work at least 25 hours a week, one of the main objectives we focus on at The Lifehouse is to practice social responsibility (responsibility indicates growth). We believe by gaining,\ and maintaining employment, practicing life skills, and working the 12 Steps while learning a new way of life (sobriety), participants will be better equipped to move forward. The women are strictly monitored for a minimum of 90 days to 6 months with minimal outside contact, no dating, limited outside meetings, etc., etc. (The closest thing to our farm while still being located in town.)
Is there a cost for The Lifehouse?
We ask all families sending their loved ones to The Lifehouse to be prepared to cover $500.00 a month for the first 2-3 months in which time we will have them well enough to work full time and cover their own $100 a week fee. Grace beds otherwise known as scholarships are available when we are able. You can apply by calling 304-429-LIFE or by emailing info@thelifehousewv.com.
How did The Lifehouse come to be?
The first facility of The Lifehouse opened in January 2011 by Raymond "Rocky" Meadows. Mr. Meadows acted upon his desire to see a new long term recovery, sober living option for men and women in Huntington, West Virginia, that have hit the lowest points of their lives. These men and women have decided to overcome an addiction, are starting their lives over after completing a substance abuse program or after incarceration due to criminal behaviors related to drugs and/or alcohol. Mr. Meadows' passion to begin this exciting new program was birthed through his triumph over addictions and the impact that a relationship with Jesus Christ made in his recovery. Mr. Meadows offers a hands-on approach to the men that live at The Lifehouse. He is able to stand before each participant and show, through his own life, that a better life is available after one has allowed drugs and alcohol to tear them apart. He is able to influence the men from a position of example instead of a new rule enforcer. Mr. Meadows himself struggled with addictions for 24 years. It was after his last period of incarceration that he was able to begin his journey of sobriety. After re-entering society Mr. Meadows committed himself to never look back and to help others accomplish similar personal victories. During his recovery process, which began in 2008, Mr. Meadows has worked at a local recovery program, became a Men's Chaplain, completed a course in Pastoral Counseling,(ACPE), and achieved his Degree from Mountwest Community and Technical College (emphasis in pastoral care). He credits his continued success to God, the support that has been available to him through local Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs, friends and family, and the availability of sober living facilities.
The Lifehouse Recovery Center Phase 1
The Farm, 60 days minimum with Clinical Treatment from Tri-State Addiction Recovery Resources. The Recovery Center is a getaway retreat for up to 30 men coming out of addiction for 60 days. The Farm as it was nicknamed is a big house where the men are secluded in Huntington, West Virginia. During this intense initial phase, the residents are able to get a stabilization (3-10 days) with The Lifehouse staff (all over 1 year sober) and then begin the process of recovery. During this time the men work through twice a day group sessions and coinciding lessons to complete a thorough fifth step of the 12 steps. Statistics show that over 75% of all people who will work through a fifth step go on to finish the steps and stay sober. Also, during this phase, the men are given pastoral counseling/groups 3-4 times per week. The men are removed from all the negative influences of the outside world only leaving to go to church 4 times per week and 3 supervised 12 step meetings. During this phase all residents go to IOP intensive outpatient group treatment for 4 hours a day 5 days a week, they also see a master level therapist, case manager, and psychiatrist if needed. After completing the farm stage of the program men transition to Fourth Street for a minimum of 6 months giving a minimum 8 months of sobriety.
The Lifehouse Men’s Program Phase 2
Eight months minimum or six months plus The Farm. The men’s program houses men from treatment centers, detox, jail, courts, prison, and primarily farm graduates. A minimum stay at The Lifehouse is 8 months or the Farm plus 6 months. During this Phase the men are required to be part of the full The Lifehouse plan, process groups, accountability groups, level 1 groups, and also work through our process of 12 steps, go to 12 step meetings, support groups, church optional, get a sponsor, get a job and participate in real life. All residents are required to work at least 25 hours a week, one of the main objectives we focus on at The Lifehouse is to practice social responsibility (responsibility indicates growth). We believe by gaining and maintaining employment, practicing life skills, and working the 12 Steps through local Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous Programs while learning a new way of life (sobriety), participants will be better equipped to move forward.
The Lifehouse Women’s Program
The Women’s program houses 30 women from treatment centers, detox, jail, courts, prison, and CPS. A minimum stay at The Lifehouse for Women is 8 months. During this time the women are required to be part of the full Lifehosue plan, process groups, accountability groups, and work through our process of 12 steps, go to 12 step meetings, support groups, church, get a sponsor, get a job, and participate in real life. All residents are required to work at least 25 hours a week, one of the main objectives we focus on at The Lifehouse is to practice social responsibility (responsibility indicates growth). We believe by gaining,\ and maintaining employment, practicing life skills, and working the 12 Steps while learning a new way of life (sobriety), participants will be better equipped to move forward. The women are strictly monitored for a minimum of 90 days to 6 months with minimal outside contact, no dating, limited outside meetings, etc., etc. (The closest thing to our farm while still being located in town.)
Is there a cost for The Lifehouse?
We ask all families sending their loved ones to The Lifehouse to be prepared to cover $500.00 a month for the first 2-3 months in which time we will have them well enough to work full time and cover their own $100 a week fee. Grace beds otherwise known as scholarships are available when we are able. You can apply by calling 304-429-LIFE or by emailing info@thelifehousewv.com.
How did The Lifehouse come to be?
The first facility of The Lifehouse opened in January 2011 by Raymond "Rocky" Meadows. Mr. Meadows acted upon his desire to see a new long term recovery, sober living option for men and women in Huntington, West Virginia, that have hit the lowest points of their lives. These men and women have decided to overcome an addiction, are starting their lives over after completing a substance abuse program or after incarceration due to criminal behaviors related to drugs and/or alcohol. Mr. Meadows' passion to begin this exciting new program was birthed through his triumph over addictions and the impact that a relationship with Jesus Christ made in his recovery. Mr. Meadows offers a hands-on approach to the men that live at The Lifehouse. He is able to stand before each participant and show, through his own life, that a better life is available after one has allowed drugs and alcohol to tear them apart. He is able to influence the men from a position of example instead of a new rule enforcer. Mr. Meadows himself struggled with addictions for 24 years. It was after his last period of incarceration that he was able to begin his journey of sobriety. After re-entering society Mr. Meadows committed himself to never look back and to help others accomplish similar personal victories. During his recovery process, which began in 2008, Mr. Meadows has worked at a local recovery program, became a Men's Chaplain, completed a course in Pastoral Counseling,(ACPE), and achieved his Degree from Mountwest Community and Technical College (emphasis in pastoral care). He credits his continued success to God, the support that has been available to him through local Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs, friends and family, and the availability of sober living facilities.