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 between 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.
Lifehouse Men’s Phase 1 – The Farm
The Farm is a 60-day minimum intensive initial phase of recovery with Clinical Treatment offered from local Licensed Behavioral Health Centers. It is a getaway retreat for up to 60 men coming out of addiction. The Farm Facility is a large apartment building where the men are secluded in Huntington, West Virginia. During this intense initial phase, the residents are able to get a stabilization period (3-10 days) with The Lifehouse staff (all over 1 year sober) and then begin the process of recovery. We work through twice a day group sessions and coinciding lessons to complete a comprehensive 5th step of the 12 steps. Statistics show that over 75% of all people who will work through a 5th step go on to finish the steps and stay sober. Also, during this phase, the men are offered pastoral counseling/groups 3-4 times per week. The men are removed from all the negative influences of the outside world only leaving for church 4 times per week if wanting to participate and 3 supervised 12 step meetings. During this phase all residents are able to attend 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 Phase Two Fourth Street for a minimum of 6 months giving a minimum 8 months of sobriety.
Lifehouse Men’s Program Phase 2
This Phase is 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. During this Phase the men are required to be part of the full The Lifehouse plan, process groups, accountability groups, level 1 groups, and 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 equipped to move forward and experience success in life.
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 Lifehouse 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 and experience success in life. The women are strictly monitored for a minimum of 60 days with minimal outside contact, no dating, limited outside meetings, etc.
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 per 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 per week fee. Grace beds, otherwise known as scholarships, are available when we are able. You can apply by calling 304-730-0290 or by emailing info@thelifehousewv.org.
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.
Lifehouse Men’s Phase 1 – The Farm
The Farm is a 60-day minimum intensive initial phase of recovery with Clinical Treatment offered from local Licensed Behavioral Health Centers. It is a getaway retreat for up to 60 men coming out of addiction. The Farm Facility is a large apartment building where the men are secluded in Huntington, West Virginia. During this intense initial phase, the residents are able to get a stabilization period (3-10 days) with The Lifehouse staff (all over 1 year sober) and then begin the process of recovery. We work through twice a day group sessions and coinciding lessons to complete a comprehensive 5th step of the 12 steps. Statistics show that over 75% of all people who will work through a 5th step go on to finish the steps and stay sober. Also, during this phase, the men are offered pastoral counseling/groups 3-4 times per week. The men are removed from all the negative influences of the outside world only leaving for church 4 times per week if wanting to participate and 3 supervised 12 step meetings. During this phase all residents are able to attend 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 Phase Two Fourth Street for a minimum of 6 months giving a minimum 8 months of sobriety.
Lifehouse Men’s Program Phase 2
This Phase is 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. During this Phase the men are required to be part of the full The Lifehouse plan, process groups, accountability groups, level 1 groups, and 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 equipped to move forward and experience success in life.
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 Lifehouse 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 and experience success in life. The women are strictly monitored for a minimum of 60 days with minimal outside contact, no dating, limited outside meetings, etc.
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 per 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 per week fee. Grace beds, otherwise known as scholarships, are available when we are able. You can apply by calling 304-730-0290 or by emailing info@thelifehousewv.org.
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.
