Our Program

There are four phases that correspond to stages of individual change and growth within the sanctuary of community:

0–6 months of Residency

Welcome to the Circle

During the first six months of residency residents are encouraged to focus on recovery from addiction, set goals for personal, financial, and family health, rest, and learn to live in the community.

6–12 months of Residency

Consider the Thistle

Starting in Phase Two residents are referred to community providers for individual and innovative types of group therapy to begin to address the connection between childhood experiences, trauma, addiction and trafficking (commercial sexual exploitation).

12–24 months of Residency

Find Your Way Home

In Phase Three of residency, women will work closely with the Program Services Team to transition into independent living. They are expected to participate in all requirements and responsibilities of community life, all aspects of the Thistle Hills program, set an example and provide leadership for the newer residents, and continue to practice and live in active recovery. Thistle Hills will continue to assist with the educational endeavors of women in Phase Three in order that they might complete their educational goals.

Graduation & Beyond

A Sister for Life

Sisters for Life are Thistle Hills graduates who remain actively involved in the Thistle Hills community. After successful completion of the first three phases, residents graduate and become Sisters for Life. Depending on each individual woman’s circumstances and resources, she may transition out of her Thistle Hills residence up to three months in advance of her graduation date or up to three months after.

 

Our Services

  • Housing

  • Educational Opportunities

  • Referral & Support for Treatment

  • Transportation

  • Legal Support Intervention

  • Group Sessions

  • Housing & Security Deposit Assistance

  • Healthcare & Prescription Medication

  • Case Management

  • Life Skills

  • Matched Savings

Residential Application

Our two year residential community offers women survivors of trafficking/commercial sexual exploitation and addiction the space to heal and thrive.

Thistle Hills
Equity Statement

At Thistle Hills we are motivated by a definition of diversity that says: we all belong. Our approach is simple: it’s about embracing everyone. From cultivating a culture where our residents, employees, board members and volunteers can bring their best selves to do our best work, to understanding that diversity fuels the Survivor spirit. Our promise is to champion diversity, build an inclusive culture, and do our part to create a more equitable world. We can’t promise we’ll always get it right, but we’ll always put our people first.