Hope Harbor is not a quick fix or crisis intervention. It is a commitment for the entire family. Prayerfully consider program requirements and expectations before submitting application materials for our group setting program.
Hope Harbor is a volunteer placement residential program sought by the teen or parent. Referrals by the legal system, probation, social services or other facilities may be considered if family will honor participation requirements.
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Application Materials
Submit application online here. Scroll to the end of this page for a downloadable print version.
Submit release online here. Scroll to the end of this page for a downloadable print version.
Submit $150 non-refundable application fee through secure link below, or mail a check to location site.
Admission to hope harbor
Admission Process
Admissions Process is generally as follows:
- Initial phone or email inquiry
- Telephone Interview between guardian(s) and intake staff
- Submission of Admission Application, Release of Information, and Application Fee (links above or download and print below)
- Application fee is $150 (applicable to account if placement occurs) and does not guarantee interview or intake
- Upon review of application, an on-site family interview may be scheduled for guardian(s) and teen
- Placement will not occur the day of the interview, and the interview does not guarantee placement
- Families will be notified within three business days as to a decision
Exclusions and Requirements
Teen Requirements
- Female, age 12-17
- Reside within 3-hour driving distance of Hope Harbor
- Mild to moderate emotional and/or behavioral problems
- No alcohol or drug dependency
- No active suicidal threats
- No history of sexual offense or perpetration
- Not currently pregnant
- Must have health insurance
- Commit to program duration of 12-15 months
- Requirements are not limited to this list
- Exceptions made on a case-by-case basis
Parent Requirements
- Reside within 3-hour driving distance of Hope Harbor
- Attend weekly biblical counseling and parenting classes
- Sign agreement contract and permission forms
- Agree to Parent Handbook
- Participate in teen's program including mail, phone calls, visits and passes
- Commit to consistently pay pre-arranged tuition
- Positively support your teen
- Commit to program duration of 12-15 months
Exclusions
- We are not a drug/alcohol treatment facility
- Current addictions must be addressed through completion of an outside program to detox prior to placement
- We are not medically equipped to admit teens currently pregnant
- We work with physicians, psychiatrists and psychologists to monitor meds and health issues. Those providers bill costs to parents and insurance.
- We are not a quick fix, short term, respite or crisis center. Program duration is approximately one year.