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At The Potter’s House, we understand that addiction doesn’t just affect individuals—it touches families, friendships, and futures. That’s why we meet every person with compassion, not judgment. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or someone you love, know this: you are seen, you are valued, and healing is possible. We’re here to walk with you—every step of the way.
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The Process
To be considered for admission to The Potter’s House, potential clients must complete the following steps:
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Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission must:
- Be fully detoxified at the time of admission, with a minimum of 72 hours from last use of drugs and alcohol.
- Those with child support or legal issues must provide written releases from appropriate parties assuring unhindered one-year program.
- Be physically able to work. Examples include landscaping, housekeeping, and kitchen.
- Be medically able to fully participate in a program that does not provide medical care, dental care, or assistance with medications.
- Be mentally stable and capable of functioning in a therapeutic community environment with classroom and group activities. The program is not equipped to care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Be willing to refrain from the pursuit of romantic relationships other than with a legally married spouse while in the program.
- Pay a program fee of $150.00 per week if the potential client is receiving income of any kind. Those with no personal income will not be charged unless their income status changes.
- Understand that clients are not permitted to have visitors onsite.
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Packing List
If you are accepted to The Potter’s House, please pack according to the following list.
Clients may have up to:
- 16 Pairs of Pants
- 18 Shirts
- 5 Pairs of shoes
- 3 Coats/Jackets
- 2 Sweaters
- 8 Underpants
- 2 Pairs of Long Underwear
- 8 Pairs of Socks
- 4 Ties
- 3 Hats
- 1 Laundry Bag
- 1 Book Bag
- 1 Alarm Clock
- 1 Bible
- 1 Sealable Storage Container (5 Gallon max)
Other items allowed without limit to quantity:
- Pens
- Pencils
- Paper
- Notebooks
- Personal Hygiene Products (non-alcoholic)
- Laundry detergent
- Miscellaneous Personal Effects (conducive to Christian atmosphere)
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Thoroughly complete and submit an electronic application, and print a copy for your records.
If you’ve submitted an application within the last 90 days, there is no need to submit another application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can bring your own clothing and other items conducive to recovery in a Christian environment. A complete list of items can be viewed here.
Our donors show love for our clients by ensuring that every person who comes on our campus receives everything they may need. Because of this, we are able to certify that you will have any clothing, food, toiletries, etc that you may need during your stay, even if you don’t have it when you arrive for intake.
While you are in the residential portion of the program, you are not eligible to have access to any computer technology. You will be able to receive your cell phone and other devices once you have moved into our transitional living facility, Shuford Hall.
Due to the love and care of our donors, we are able to provide all programming, meals, and utilities for no cost to our clients while they are not making any income. There is no admissions fee for intake into our facility. If a client has income (due to employment, SSI, retirement, etc), they will begin paying a minimal program fee.
Clients are not eligible to have a vehicle on our campus until they have maintained employment for 90 days, to ensure sustainability of car insurance.
You will have the ability to correspond with your loved ones through mail, phone calls, and video chats during your time in treatment. While we do not have regularly scheduled visitation on campus, after approximately 5 months in programming, you will be eligible to begin taking passes to leave campus and spend time with your family.
Yes! After you have been in treatment for around 6 months, we will create a plan towards employment. We work with partners in the community to support employment opportunities for every client in our care.
