The Potter’s House is a Christ-centered addiction recovery and discipleship center. We focus on the root of the problem: the heart. By providing a safe place for recovery, broken hearts, and relationships are restored. When our students (“clients/residents”) begin experiencing healing, they are encouraged to begin building positive new habits to function in communities.

Drug and alcohol abuse are the most common addictions we encounter. Our goal is for our students to successfully graduate with genuinely changed lives because of Christ.

No, we accept and embrace students regardless of geography. However, for those students experiencing probation/parole acceptance comes upon approval from their State Parole/Probation Officer.

No, The Potter’s House was initially a prison aftercare ministry. But because of the opioid epidemic, admissions have been opened up to those coming from rehabs, homes, and other places that want life change.

None of our services are covered by health insurance.

The Potter’s House is a residential discipleship and recovery ministry and is not licensed or accredited as a drug and alcohol treatment program. The staff have training and life experience that is very beneficial to the students. Outside resources are used when accredited counseling is required by courts, parole, or other responsible parties. Also please note, We are not a detox, dual-diagnosis, or medical facility. A referral can be provided for each.

Students do not work outside the program during Phase One. They are expected to work within the program for 10 hours per week. Students may obtain an outside job once on Phase Two. Staff will support and help students to find a suitable job. Work hours should be limited to 40 hours during the first several months. A four-month steady employment is a minimum requirement for graduation.

Family interaction and reconciliation is encouraged. Visits are restricted to specific times and on site during Phase One. Home visits are allowed with approval on Phase Two.

Home passes are reserved for Phase Two students. The program standard is no more than twice per month. Home visits are subject to approval and may be denied if it is felt that the home environment is not safe for the student for any reason.

Students are encouraged to meet all court and parole requirements. If counseling conflicts with a program meeting, the student will be allowed to fulfill the legal requirements. Students are responsible to pay for these sessions. Staff will help them to obtain medical assistance.

During Phase One the staff will take the student to his parole appointment. Students are responsible to track and keep their own parole appointments once on Phase Two. The New Holland (#12) bus route gives relatively easy access to the parole office from the houses.

No, The Potter’s House is unashamedly a Christian discipleship program. This is made clear to all who come prior to entering the program. The Gospel message is a key component of our program and will be integrated in all we do. However, every student makes up his own mind as to what he will do with it. There is no coercion.

Yes, we encourage involvement in recovery groups. The Phase One students attend an AA meeting every weekday morning. All students attend a weekly Celebrate Recovery meeting as part of the evening program.