The Damascus House for Women

Apply to The Damascus House For Women

The Damascus House is a non-profit, Gospel-centered, drug and alcohol discipleship ministry. Our heart-focused discipleship model teaches drug- and alcohol-dependent women the life-changing truth of the Gospel. Occupants will learn what it means to leave the old self behind (Ephesians 4:22), to renew their minds on God’s Word (Ephesians 4:23) and how to truly live a Christ-like life that brings honor and glory to God (Ephesians 4:24, 1 Corinthians 10:31). The Damascus House firmly believes that the Gospel has the power to transform lives of addiction into lives of worship and freedom in Christ.

Overview

Curriculum

The Damascus House believes in the inerrancy, authority, and sufficiency of God’s Word and holds the Bible as the primary tool of discipleship and heart change. Additional resources written by faithful followers of Christ are included in our curriculum, below you can find some of the biblical resources we use in our program.

Admissions Process

Below you will find the steps required for you or a loved one to complete in order to apply for The Damascus House for Women program. Please read each step carefully, ensuring you have filled out all of the necessary information to the best of your ability. Once we have received your application, we will send a confirmation email with instructions on what you can expect moving forward. Thank you for trusting The Damascus House to walk alongside you on your journey.

Rules and Regulations

In order to be accepted into The Damascus House program, a person must meet two mandatory requirements. The first is a true desire to seek God and His kingdom, and the second is a truly repentant heart. They must be in acknowledgement of their sinful lifestyle and have a true willingness to submit to the teachings of Scripture. They must not be under the influence of drugs/alcohol when they arrive and be willing to submit to a urine analysis test. They must be willing to read, sign and adhere to all rules and requirements of the program.

Read rules and regulations

Step 1: Detox

The Damascus House will need validation from an approved detox center that you have completed their program.  This will typically require 3-7 days to complete.

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Step 2: Submit Paperwork

The Personal Data Inventory (PDI) is the entrance paperwork that we require. This information is what your counselor needs in order to provide the best counseling possible.

Fill out PDI

Step 3: Background Check

In order to be as safe as possible, we require that you fill out a background check from the state in which you reside before entering The Damascus House. There are certain crimes that prohibit us from granting entrance into The Damascus House.  If that is the case for you, we have other options for biblical counseling programs that we can offer to you. 

Sign Hold Harmless clause

Step 4: Hold Harmless

Some of the activity completed during the program is labor intensive and has the potential to be dangerous.  Before arrival, we require you sign a Hold Harmless Clause.

Fill out background check

Step 5: Recommended Donation

We do not currently have any program fees. We know that those who need help rarely have the resources to get help. It is our heart’s desire to relieve this financial burden from the families of those seeking help, knowing that walking with someone through life-dominating struggles is already a heavy load to bear. Since we do not receive any state or federal funding, we ask you to prayerfully consider giving a monthly recurring donation or a one-time donation to help support this ministry.

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Step 6: Preparing Your Heart

Before entering The Damascus House for Women, please spend some time preparing your heart. As a potential resident, you will need to watch all of the pre-counseling videos while waiting to be accepted into The Damascus House for Women program.

Watch videos

For a printable version of this checklist, CLICK HERE.

If you are unable to apply online you may download an application HERE, fill it out, and mail it in to:

The Damascus House for Women
22027 17th Ave SE
Bothell, WA 98021

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 FAQs

  • We accept adults 18 and over.

  • We are a tobacco/vape free campus. Occupants caught with or using cigarettes, vapes, chew, or other tobacco products may be discharged from the program. Applicants are welcome to bring their own nicotine patches to be weaned off of them accordingly.

  • Most illicit drugs take 5-7 days to get out of the body. We require you are detoxed and can pass a drug test upon arrival.

  • We have no required program fees. If the occupant, family of the occupant, or the occupants’s local church would like to make a donation to contribute to the cost of running the program, they can do so on the Pay Intake Fee tab above.

  • Your time with us is structured so that it is supportive of the Holy Spirit transforming your heart. To accomplish this, we have designed an intentional schedule consisting of individual biblical counseling, classes & study time, morning and evening group devotions, chores, puzzles & games, movie nights, scheduled church activities and more. Click here to see an example of a typical day at The Damascus House for Women.

  • Occupants are not permitted to get personal jobs while they are in the program. We have a work ministry program that will include job training opportunities where occupants are required to work and serve as needed. This will be mandatory with no compensation for these activities, however, you will be gaining skills and building your resume.

  • Cell phones are not permitted until Phase 3. After the first 30 days, occupants will receive two 30-minute phone calls a week on the house phone to approved contacts. Computers are not allowed in the house.

  • Away visits are not permitted until Phase 2, sometimes longer. We do not allow in-house visits, with the exception of authority figures.

  • Yes. Each occupant will receive weekly one-on-one biblical counseling with an ACBC and CABC certified counselor.

  • While we are not a lock down facility, our occupants are not at liberty to leave the DHFW without approval.

  • No, you do not have to be a Christian, but all applicants should be aware that the entire structure of our program is founded on the belief that the Word of God is authoritative, true, and sufficient. You will be immersed in the gospel message every day. All occupants are required to engage and participate in all activities and assignments. You also must have the desire to change and be willing to accept help from the Bible.

  • We are not a medical healthcare facility. We are unable to accept pregnant women. We can refer you to some other facilities that do.

  • This is common, and we are happy to provide help in these areas.

  • Click here to see a generalized list of the medications we do and do not accept. Please list everything you are taking on your application as many medications are approved or denied on a case-by-case basis.