What is Tabitha House?

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Tabitha Ministry is a year-long, Christ-based 12-step residential program that mentors and disciples women who want to change the course of their lives. While at Tabitha House, residents agree to follow the house rules as they earn trust and receive training.

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​What are the requirements to be accepted into the program?

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Our program is specifically designed for women in their 30's and 40's. Our program is very active, so applicants must be able to climb stairs and have the physical stamina to work in our thrift store an average of 20 hours a week to meet our community service requirement. The ideal applicant is sick to death of her life and willing to make major changes to recover from her past.

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What is the cost of the program?

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There is no cost to apply or enroll in the program. Tabitha Ministry charges nothing to provide its services. Living costs are covered entirely by donations from the community.

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Is the program religious?

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Yes. The program requires applicants to live in a Christ-centered environment, which includes attending worship services at a local church each Sunday and Christ-centered classes during the week.

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Do residents have to be Christian to apply?

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Applicants need not be Christian, but they must be open to learning about the Christian faith.

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What does a typical week look like?

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Residents spend an average of 20 hours each week doing community service in the ministry's thrift store, Tabitha's Closet. They also complete multiple classes on a variety of topics, including a Christ-based 12-step recovery class, critical thinking and coping skills, healthy boundaries, co-dependency, trauma, Bible study, and life skills (communication, budgeting, self-care, etc.). Residents attend church every Sunday.

 

What are the rules for residents?

 

For one year, our residents are placed in a “bubble” of protection from the outside world so they can focus on healing from their pain. Applicants must agree to the following terms during the 12-month residential program:

 

• No cell phones.

• No Internet access.

• No working outside our program.

• No driving.

• No romantic relationships.

• No drugs, alcohol, nicotine, or vaping.

• No Subutex, Suboxone, or Methadone.

• No outside financial support.

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Can I apply if I have pending criminal charges and/or on probation/post-release?

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Yes. The Ministry transports residents to court and probation appointments.

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Can I take prescription medication while in the program?

 

Limited prescription medications are permitted with preapproval. 

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Can I apply if I am pregnant? Can I bring my children with me?

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The program is not set up for children or pregnant women.