What is Olive Branch Ministries?

Olive Branch is a faith-based residential recovery program for people desiring to find freedom from addictions and life-controlling problems. Our focus on developing consistent Christian character and a strong work ethic results in restored relationships and productive citizens who contribute to their community.

 

What does the program cost?

It costs Olive Branch a considerable amount to care for and house each student. Students are asked to contribute towards the cost and encouraged to enlist the help of others through charitable support. However, we understand most students come from minimal means; individuals who cannot raise support will not be turned away if they truly desire freedom from addictions or life-controlling problems. The cost includes:

•Program Expenses  •Staffing •Education •Life-Skills Training •Character Development •Work Study Training

• Room and Board

Olive Branch Ministries will be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations will be tax deductible.

Does it follow a medical model for recovery?

No.  Olive Branch Ministries is a discipleship program that focuses on developing consistent Christian character and strong work ethics.

 

Is it effective?

Many programs like Olive Branch Ministries have among the highest recovery success rates for those who complete the full program.  Our one-year program gives students time to adjust to a renewed life in Christ and the opportunity to apply Biblical principles to daily living.  The results of this approach are restored relationships and productive citizens who contribute to their community.

 

Is Olive Branch Ministries only for Christians?

Olive Branch Ministries is open to anyone who is willing to pursue the path to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and apply Biblical principals to their lives.  It is not required that a student has a faith transformation experience to enter or complete the program, but Olive Branch Ministries believes that a personal relationship with Christ will result in the greatest hope for restoration.

 

How old do you have to be?

Olive Branch Ministries is an adult program for those 18 years and older.

 

Do individuals have to participate in the total program?

Olive Branch Ministries believes it is the faith-based approach that results in total restoration and everyone in the program is expected to participate in all activities, work-study projects, the daily routine, and classes.

 

Can people leave and come back later?

Olive Branch Ministries is considered a voluntary program.  However, individuals cannot come and go as they please.  A student leaving the property without permission results in a minimum of a 30-day leave of absence.  A person desiring to return must attend a review meeting to determine re-entry.

 

Does Olive Branch accept insurance to cover the cost?

Our program is not a medical treatment facility and is not state certified, which does not normally qualify for insurance.  However, you are encouraged to contact your insurance company to be certain.

 

Can individuals be court ordered to the program?

Yes.  However, due to our voluntary faith-based approach to recovery, the court will give the individual a choice to complete our program or go to a correctional facility.