Free Treatment Resources

Mercy Ministries (Nashville, TN, Monroe, LA, St. Louis, MO, Sacramento, CA, Canada, New Zealand, UK)
www.mercyministries.org
Our free-of-charge biblically-based program serves a diverse population of young women aged 13-28. Many of the girls, who come to Mercy for help, are facing a combination of debilitating circumstances and have been in various treatment facilities with unsuccessful long-term results.

Well of Grace Ministries (Michigan)
http://www.wellofgraceministries.com/
They only offer a day program currently.

Vision of Hope Ministries (Indiana)
http://www.vohlafayette.org/ministry10.aspx
This ministry is also similar to Mercy Ministries. They can take 24 girls at a time; ages 14-28.

The Father's Ranch (Washington)
http://www.thefathersranch.com/
This ministry is women only, ages 13-35. The DO have farm animals and you help in the care of them.
*update: This program is no longer free, they do have a monthly cost, but I'm sure they would work with sponsors for you

His Mansion Ministries (New Hampshire)
http://www.hismansion.com
This ministry is co-ed, ages 18-35. This program is about a year long. They do have animals as well. There is a small cost for this program but is EXTREMELY low. They ask for an initial fee of $200 and then $80 for the first two months. After that they only ask for personal use money.

Glory House (Okalahoma)
http://www.gloryhousetulsa.org/index.php
This is a six month program that serves women 18+. They do ask for a $200/month sponsorship. I believe this a small program and from what I understand it is more of a transitional living type situation.

A Friend's House (Indiana)
http://www.afriendshouse.net/index.html
This program accepts women 18-28 years of age. The house holds 8 women at a time. It is a 9-12 month program.

Wellspring for Women (Alabama)
http://www.wellspringforwomen.org/
A free-of-charge (with exception of $60 application fee), 18-month program for girls and women who are dealing with a variety of issues. Incorporates life skills and helps women transition back into the community during the last 6 months of the program. Capacity is 12 residents.

New Life (Ontario, Canada)
http://www.newlifegirlshome.com/
A low-cost, 13-month residential program for young women ages 18-30 seeking freedom from abuse, eating disorders, addictions and other life controlling problems. Capacity is 13 residents. Cost is $300/month, plus $50 application fee and $500 entrance fee. Trial visit (2-4 weeks) may be required.

A Door of Hope (Tennesee)
http://www.adoorofhope.com/
Two residential homes (one for women, one for teen girls ages 15-18). Women's program length is 4 weeks. Girls program is 12-18 months. Biblically based program provides structure, counseling, recreation, and more.

Teen Challenge (across America)
www.teenchallengeusa.com
To provide youth, adults and families with an effective and comprehensive Christian faith-based solution to life-controlling drug and alcohol problems in order to become productive members of society. By applying biblical principles, Teen Challenge endeavors to help people become mentally-sound, emotionally-balanced, socially-adjusted, physically-well, and spiritually-alive.

Highlands Bulimic & Depression Recovery (Arkansas)
Hot Springs, Arkansas
http://agfamilyservices.org/369281.ihtml
Highlands Residential Dorm for Bulimic & Depression Recovery is a safe environment where mercy, hope and healing take place. Highlands Residential Ministries now includes residential care (free of charge) to those struggling with the battle of bulimia or depression.

House of His Creation (Pennsylvania)
Gap, PA
http://www.hohc.org/index.php
A residential program for pregnant teens 12-18 with up to two children

The Fold Family Ministries (Virginia)
Lyndonville, VT
http://www.thefoldinc.org/index.php
A residential facility for young men and women 13-17. Deal with mental retardation, learning disabilities, court problems and juvenile delinquency, homosexuality, and drugs and alcohol.
Parents are asked to pay only room and board ($38 per day)

New Horizons Youth Ministries (Indiana)
Marion, Indiana
http://www.nhym.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1
For young men and women 13-17 facing a variety of lifes problems



City Hearts, http://www.hopecitychurch.tv/community/city-hearts, in Sheffield, UK