Admissions Process

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Is Lightway Recovery a Good Fit?

About Our Residents
  • Are women 18 years of age and older, fully detoxed, and able to enter a recovery environment.
  • May be at any life stage, including low-risk expectant moms early in their pregnancy and postpartum women seeking to regain custody of their children.
  • Must be willing to work within the program parameters and open-minded toward recovery tools based on spiritual health in combination with physical and mental health.
  • May need medication observation but must be physically and mentally stable on required medications. Please contact us for specifics.

Contact us for complete admission requirements.

Our Application Process

If you are interested in becoming part of our community:
  • Please begin by filling out the application.
  • Return the form to intake@lightwayrecovery.org.
  • You will be contacted to set up an appointment for an in-person, phone, or video interview.
  • In the interview we will discuss any questions or concerns you may have and give you information about the schedule, guidelines, and curriculum.
  • If both parties agree our recovery program is a good fit, we will complete the admissions paperwork and send you a checklist letting you know what to bring

What You Need to Know

Our Admission Criteria

  • Prior to admission day, you will need to be medically cleared
  • Fully detoxed and able to enter a recovery environment
  • Any urgent dental or medical care complete before admission
  • Complete willingness to work on recovery within the defined program parameters of the residence
  • Willingness and open-mindedness towards recovery tools that are based on spiritual health as well as physical and mental health components
  • If pregnant, proof of at least one OB visit
  • No physical or mental limitations that would prevent full involvement in the recovery process as outlined in the detailed admissions criteria
  • Any judge adjudicating pending legal issues or probation officer must send letter of consent for admission to the 6-month intensive program

If our program is not the best fit for you, we can connect you with other resources and ways to support your recovery journey.

About Our Program

Fees

Lightway Recovery Wellness Center for Women is a premium residential recovery environment with three distinct levels of personalized care. Fees vary depending on the level of care. Please call our Intake Coordinator for current information on the fee structure.

Our desire is to make our program available to all those who need the support and care we offer at Lightway Recovery. As a nonprofit organization, we are continually working to defray the cost of the program to residents. Contact the Intake Coordinator to discuss your options.

For more information, email intake@lightwayrecovery.org or call (678) 250-3511.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Much of our fundraising efforts focus on providing financial assistance to residents who may need help to access our high quality addiction care program. If you are interested in Lightway Recovery, please contact us to discuss your options.

What You Need to Know

Three Levels of Customized Care  

Phases indicate progressive growth and result in increasing privileges.

Level One: Intensive

Approximately 6 months of intensive focus on physical, mental, and spiritual restoration with all meals, transportation, programming. Individual and family coaching included.

Level Two: Transitions

For approximately 6 months, residents are supported as they transition back to their life goals and commitments, whether work, school, or family.

Level Three: Above the Waves

For women who complete the first two phases of the program, a third phase is available on a month to month basis.

Hallmarks of Our Program

Our programming is designed collaboratively by women who collectively hold many decades of successful recovery and are leaders in their families and communities. The Lightway residence is also staffed and run by a team of highly trained peers in sustained recovery from addiction.

Structure and Accountability

  • Frequent one-on-one sessions with Recovery Coaches to create and implement your personal recovery plan
  • Transportation provided to all outside meetings and appointments

Total Health and WelLness

  • Daily menu of meals and snacks 
  • Dedicated times for group exercise 

Spiritual Development

  • Christ-centered foundation with opportunities for prayer, meditation, and journaling  
  • Sunday visits to different area churches for worship

 

Recreation and Enrichment

  • Recovery-friendly outings and classes in art, music, crafts, and more
  • Major milestones celebrated with professional hair and makeup styling by Salon124 and Genesis Salon

Healing for the Whole Family

  • Educational curriculum for family members and key support people
  • Family-oriented coaching with residents

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