New Life For Girls

342 W Chestnut St
Lancaster, PA 17603

New Life For Girls PA 17603

About New Life For Girls

The New Life for Girls Lancaster is a nonprofit organization located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They provide an interdenominational Christian residential discipleship program for women 18 years and older. Their comprehensive program is designed to address the concerns of females who are experiencing drug addiction, prostitution, alcoholism and delinquency.

The organization was founded in 1972 and is devoted to addressing women’s issues. Their services focus on meeting women where they are and providing whole person healing. Treatment addresses spiritual, physical, emotional and academic needs.

Aftercare may be provided once treatment is complete. These services provide ongoing support for long term success. They may include continued counseling, support groups or referrals to community resources.

Latest Reviews

Blanca Gonzalez
1 year ago on Google
1
Contolling. It's the worst rehab I ever been to. They treat you like a little child. Very very strict.
Elizabeth Galvan
4 years ago on Google
5
Pam Sunshine
8 years ago on Google
1
I would not recommend this program for anyone. It is a brainwashing, cult-like program that focuses more on rules and control, then actually helping. It may have helped others in the past and that's fine. But it is time to change. It isn't the 70's anymore. It is super religious, even though they claim not to be, and it was too overwhelming for someone I knew who went there. They won't allow anxiety meds or anything there, and you are told you can get over it by scripture. The only person that was liked by the person I know, is a staff member named Amber. She is the best one there and tries her best. She is friendly and outgoing. The rest was not liked. The toilet didn't work, but another worked, but since there was medicine near it, instead of moving it, they locked the doors and made the girls pee in a bucket. They had to poop in it too if they had to. Now, IF the other one was broken, that's fine. But that was ridiculous. The program is designed really for people who have drug problems and they are ignorant when it comes to abuse. When the person I knew chose not to stay there do to many reasons and was having breakdowns there from anxiety, she felt like it wasn't the place to be. One of the staff members was willing to listen at first and try to handle it, but when the person I knew said she wanted to leave, the demeanor changed. She claimed it was because she didn't want to see the person leave, but she acted more pissed off as the person continued to pack. They cannot take criticism. We understand authority and all, but an organization (like a company) needs to be able to take criticism, adapt, grow, etc. They got defensive and said, "This place has worked for over 40 something years and I refuse to believe it is the program." We never said it was the whole program. SOME people aren't meant for it and it is okay. If you like it, hey, I won't stop you from going there. SOME PEOPLE need what they give there. But they are too religious and too focused on the looks of the person, instead of spending time with God. The person wasn't allowed to share why they were leaving and their decision, wasn't allowed to talk to the person as she left! She couldn't even say bye because they were afraid they would lose the people who were there. And the woman, Miss Deb, who was driving the person to Water Missions or whatever it was called, was guilt tripping and judging, even though she claimed she wasn't. She called the person a runner and this or that, not wanting to accept there could be an issue with the program. They all said this program is not for everyone, but as you leave, they make you feel like a complete failure "runner" "you always go with you wherever you go". Didn't even help her carry her bags to the place. They went from sort of loving (which was being questioned) to completely pissed off. AThe problem is they are trained a certain way and if you stand up for yourself or try to say something could not be right in this situation, they can't take the criticism. Like a company, you need to change with the times (through God of course), work on what could be worked on, and not rely on silly rules that have been there since the 70's. What really got to the person who just left was Miss Suzanne always had an attitude. And she did seem sincere when she talked to the person before she decided to leave, but again her demeanor changed. She told the person she had two choices (after talking to the direction Miss Audrey). She said you can go to this missions place around the corner and you can use their phone to make calls or do whatever to get home or you can stay here and wait for your mom to call. They said that they take girls who don't want to be there to this place all the time. The missions place had no idea what she was talking about and it was hell trying to get her home. NEVER AGAIN! DO NOT GO!

Location

Accepted Insurance

New Life For Girls works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Call now to check and verify your insurance

800-985-8516
Question iconWho Answers?

Other Forms of Payment

free iconFree

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Pennsylvania is devoted to the treatment of addiction. Levels of care, treatment methods, and settings differ, but the aim of each program is to end drug dependency and empower participants to achieve long-term recovery.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

teen-program thumbnail image
Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
adult-program thumbnail image
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
program-for-women thumbnail image
Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
young-adult-program thumbnail image
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • recreation iconRecreation Room
  • weight iconGym
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio

Contact Information

Phone icon (717) 399-5435
Building icon

342 W Chestnut St
Lancaster, PA 17603

Fact checked and written by:
Jenise Alvarez
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of New Life For Girls

2.3/5 (3 reviews)
0
Staff
0
Amenities
0
Meals
0
Value
0
Cleanliness
5
1
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
2

Reviews

Overall Experience
Date Submitted
Reviewer

Google Reviews

2.3 (3 reviews)
Blanca Gonzalez
1 year ago
1

Contolling. It's the worst rehab I ever been to. They treat you like a little child. Very very strict.

Elizabeth Galvan
4 years ago
5

Pam Sunshine
8 years ago
1

I would not recommend this program for anyone. It is a brainwashing, cult-like program that focuses more on rules and control, then actually helping. It may have helped others in the past and that's fine. But it is time to change. It isn't the 70's anymore. It is super religious, even though they claim not to be, and it was too overwhelming for someone I knew who went there. They won't allow anxiety meds or anything there, and you are told you can get over it by scripture. The only person that was liked by the person I know, is a staff member named Amber. She is the best one there and tries her best. She is friendly and outgoing. The rest was not liked. The toilet didn't work, but another worked, but since there was medicine near it, instead of moving it, they locked the doors and made the girls pee in a bucket. They had to poop in it too if they had to. Now, IF the other one was broken, that's fine. But that was ridiculous. The program is designed really for people who have drug problems and they are ignorant when it comes to abuse. When the person I knew chose not to stay there do to many reasons and was having breakdowns there from anxiety, she felt like it wasn't the place to be. One of the staff members was willing to listen at first and try to handle it, but when the person I knew said she wanted to leave, the demeanor changed. She claimed it was because she didn't want to see the person leave, but she acted more pissed off as the person continued to pack. They cannot take criticism. We understand authority and all, but an organization (like a company) needs to be able to take criticism, adapt, grow, etc. They got defensive and said, "This place has worked for over 40 something years and I refuse to believe it is the program." We never said it was the whole program. SOME people aren't meant for it and it is okay. If you like it, hey, I won't stop you from going there. SOME PEOPLE need what they give there. But they are too religious and too focused on the looks of the person, instead of spending time with God. The person wasn't allowed to share why they were leaving and their decision, wasn't allowed to talk to the person as she left! She couldn't even say bye because they were afraid they would lose the people who were there. And the woman, Miss Deb, who was driving the person to Water Missions or whatever it was called, was guilt tripping and judging, even though she claimed she wasn't. She called the person a runner and this or that, not wanting to accept there could be an issue with the program. They all said this program is not for everyone, but as you leave, they make you feel like a complete failure "runner" "you always go with you wherever you go". Didn't even help her carry her bags to the place. They went from sort of loving (which was being questioned) to completely pissed off. AThe problem is they are trained a certain way and if you stand up for yourself or try to say something could not be right in this situation, they can't take the criticism. Like a company, you need to change with the times (through God of course), work on what could be worked on, and not rely on silly rules that have been there since the 70's. What really got to the person who just left was Miss Suzanne always had an attitude. And she did seem sincere when she talked to the person before she decided to leave, but again her demeanor changed. She told the person she had two choices (after talking to the direction Miss Audrey). She said you can go to this missions place around the corner and you can use their phone to make calls or do whatever to get home or you can stay here and wait for your mom to call. They said that they take girls who don't want to be there to this place all the time. The missions place had no idea what she was talking about and it was hell trying to get her home. NEVER AGAIN! DO NOT GO!

Overall Experience
Date Submitted
No reviews matching the selected filter!
Get Help Now
Question iconWho Answers?
Phone icon 800-784-1361
Left arrow iconBack

Write a review for New Life For Girls

Sharing your insights and experiences can help others learn more about this rehab center.

Title of Your Review
This is a required field
Your Review

Reviews comments must comply with our Review Policy Content Standards. Please do not use names (job titles / positions are acceptable) of any individual or identifying features, abusive remarks, or allegations of negligence or criminal activity.

A minimum of 200 characters and max of 2,000 characters required.
This is a required field
How would you rate the facility on the following?*
Overall Experience
Must select a star rating
Accomodations & Amenities
Must select a star rating
Meals & Nutrition
N/A
Must select a star rating
Treatment Effectiveness
Must select a star rating
Admissions Process
Must select a star rating
Staff & Friendliness
Must select a star rating
Cleanliness
Must select a star rating
Value for Cost
Must select a star rating
What is your connection to this facility?
This is a required field
Your First Name*
This is a required field
Your Last Name*
This is a required field
Your Phone Number
This is a required field
Your Email*
This is a required field
This is a required field
Spinner icon Submitting your review...
Thumbs up icon Your review was successfully submitted.

Nearby Featured Providers

White Deer Run of Lancaster
Lancaster, PA (717) 869-0590

White Deer Run of Lancaster

White Deer Run offers inpatient treatment and detox for individuals with alc... read more.
Gaudenzia Crossroads
Erie, PA (814) 217-1717

Gaudenzia Crossroads

Gaudenzia - Crossroads is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Gaudenzia - Crossro... read more.
Get Help Today Phone icon 800-823-7153
Question iconWho Answers?