


- Applicant must be between 18 and 38 years of age.
- Applicant demonstrate evidence that he is desperate to change.
- Must express a desire to forever forsake his addictive lifestyle.
- Must be willing to seek Jesus Christ as his only hope of a changed life.
- Must agree wholeheartedly to follow the programs guidelines, requirements, disciplines, which includes a No-Smoking policy, no secular music.
- Must comply with all legal requirements, such as probation and court orders.
- He must sign a Waiver & Release of all claims.
- Residents must sign a contract with Loving Hands Ministries agreeing to complete a minimum of 18 months ! As well he must sign the handbook contract.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When are residents permitted to leave the ministry property?
As a group or with an assigned Staff.
- What do you do on weekends?
Saturday we spend about half the day working on the property, the balance of the time is broken up between some recreation, showers, and free time and an evening chapel. Sunday we visit churches and share our testimonies.
- Are Residents allowed mail?
A Resident may request to write immediate family after he has been here for 30 days, once approved he may write. A Resident may then receive mail from the approved family. All mail is reviewed by staff.
- Are Residents allowed phone calls?
A Resident may request to call his immediate family after he has satisfactory completed 60 days in the program, once approved he is allowed one 10 minute supervised call on Sundays.
- Are Residents Allowed Visits?
A Resident may request a visit with his immediate family after satisfactory completing 2 weeks in the Sophomore Phase. Visits are 2-4 hours on property with supervision on weekends.
- Care Packages?
Sender must seek approval from Staff before sending.
1) Read our Entire Resident Handbook.
2) Print out and fill out the application and fax it in to 1-888-700-8631.
3) Call (941)-747-5683 to schedule a phone interview with our Intake Director.