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At Selah House, our goal is to not only help people make a recovery, but to empower them and ensure they feel heard, supported, and successful, both during their time with us and beyond. We are always happy to hear from alumni and their families who let us know we are successful in helping clients walk in freedom from their eating disorders.
Hear From Our Alumni: Haley
I can hardly put into words how grateful I am that God led me to Selah twice when I needed help defeating my eating disorder. Before my first time at Selah, I was in complete denial of my eating disorder; I believed that living in isolation, anxiety, brokenness, and sickness was the life I deserved. Selah is a biblical term meaning “pause” and that is exactly what Selah allowed me to do: pause and heal. Selah was a safe space where I felt accepted, seen, and heard. The love, care, and kindness Selah showed me during the hardest time of my life is indescribable. From the staff, admissions, dietary cooks, therapists, and dietitians, I knew I was in a safe and loving space. I was seen as a person and not just a number. Being at a place where I was surrounded by women who completely understood and could empathize with what I was going through was so humbling. They continuously validated me while speaking truth into my life; they made the hard days a little less hard.
To this day, I’m still in contact with several of the girls that walked through two of the hardest seasons of my life with me. I’m forever grateful and will always cherish those friendships. When I relapsed this year, I felt so much shame, embarrassment, and disappointment in myself. Selah reassured, validated, and welcomed me back with open arms. God truly saved my life by allowing Selah to be a part of my redemption story. Selah truly changed my life, and I’m forever thankful. Selah allowed me to hope and dream again. When I went to Selah I was just surviving. By God’s grace and with the help I received at Selah, I am no longer just surviving, but am truly living and thriving in the life I was created for!”
Haley Minton, Grateful Selah House Alumni
A Poetic Testimonial by Mike Mac
grateful family member of a Selah House Alumni
The rolling fields of Indiana,
Where the air is sweet and clean,
Stands a house of healing and hope,
A place called Selah, serene.
Through counseling, art, and nature,
A new path begins to unfold,
As each person learns to embrace,
Their worth, and their story retold.
Nestled in the verdant countryside,
This haven of rest and care,
Welcomes those who seek recovery,
From the burdens they can no longer bear.
Selah House, a sanctuary of grace,
Where brokenness meets healing light,
May all who enter find a new way,
Towards a future that is bright.
Here, the staff with skill and heart,
Attend to each person’s needs,
Guiding them towards restoration,
As they plant new, healthy seeds.
A Poetic Testimonial by Mike Mac
grateful family member of a Selah House Alumni
The rolling fields of Indiana,
Where the air is sweet and clean,
Stands a house of healing and hope,
A place called Selah, serene.
Nestled in the verdant countryside,
This haven of rest and care,
Welcomes those who seek recovery,
From the burdens they can no longer bear.
Here, the staff with skill and heart,
Attend to each person’s needs,
Guiding them towards restoration,
As they plant new, healthy seeds.
Through counseling, art, and nature,
A new path begins to unfold,
As each person learns to embrace,
Their worth, and their story retold.
Selah House, a sanctuary of grace,
Where brokenness meets healing light,
May all who enter find a new way,
Towards a future that is bright.
Hear From Our Alumni:
April, Marissa, Ashton, and Maggie
Reviews and Testimonials
Alumni
Family Members
Alumni
“Selah House saved my life. Honestly. I had an amazing team that worked with me and knew how to help me more than any other team I’ve ever had. Everyone held hope for me when I couldn’t myself. There are so many people there that truly care about each person even if they’re not on their team. I had so much support from every therapist and dietitian there. Selah will always be a recommendation from me. My faith is such an important part of my recovery and growing in my recovery along with my faith was truly amazing. They are also so accepting of everyone. I love Selah. It will always be a part of my story. I love every staff member there.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Selah House was the biggest blessing to come into my life. Not only did it save my life once, but it did twice. I went for the first time in December of 2021, and I was there for Christmas and the New Year. Although I missed out on being with my family during those times, I was being cared for in ways my parents just couldn’t because of my eating disorder. Selah saved me. I can’t thank my therapist, Alicia, my dietitian, Leianna, and the whole staff at Selah enough. I went back to Selah in June of 2022 and even though I didn’t feel I was sick enough, which you never will, to go back, I’m so incredibly thankful I did. Not only was the staff amazing but the girls I met there were AMAZING and will be my lifelong best friends. As much as you don’t want to get help for your eating disorder, I promise you that going to Selah will help you in so many ways and save your life as it did mine. I’m now thriving in recovery and it’s all thanks to Selah and then pushing me to divorce my eating disorder. If you’re looking for a place for you or your loved one to get help Selah is the place to go.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Where do I even start expressing my gratitude on Selah House… when I decided to get treatment I was so scared and the second I got to Selah I found a sense of belonging. The staff there treated me so well & the girls treated me as a sister. The handful of negative reviews are likely from people who didn’t want treatment for their ED. But I know multiple girls who didn’t want recovery and walked out of Selah and only wanted recovery. Eleanor Clark was my therapist for my stay and she was SO amazing. I am not super religious and didn’t want to center my treatment around religion and she accommodated that so well. But my first meeting with the Chaplin definitely made me more open to talking with her. She was hilarious and not your regular Chaplin. Then Todd the group therapist literally was AMAZING. We all loved him to death and he’s so great at his job. No matter where you go some people will not like it, but the girls I met there were so grateful for the second chance Selah gave them. We even all met up once we were out and got coordinated selah tattoos!!! I have “selah” on my ankle to remind myself to pause & breathe … I also have the NEDA symbol on my wrist to remind myself everyday that I am wanted, worthy, and welcome in this sometimes harsh world. I thank my lucky stars every day for guiding me to Selah and although I never plan to go back as a patient, anyone who is struggling I’d immediately share my experience at Selah with them. I love my Selah Girls and am forever grateful for the staff there!” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Selah House saved my life. All the staff is amazing and so caring. They go above and beyond to help you overcome your eating disorder. So much love for them!” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“I can’t say enough great things about Selah House. Everyone goes above and beyond and the care and support I received while there has made such a difference in my recovery. It was a safe place to rest when my world was very dark, and I was spinning. I showed up on admission day lost and hopeless. Selah met me with open arms. I was shown grace and given truths to hold tight to as I fought for my life. The Christ-centered approach worked well for me and gave me the foundation to continue to work on my mind, body, and spirit. The support and medical care were crucial as I went through restoration. They believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself and helped me develop a sense of self-worth. One of the most important things for me was that I was viewed as an individual, not just an eating disorder. From the admission call to commencement day I was just Sam. I put in the work, but they were there every step of the way. Every staff member, therapist, dietitian, psychiatrist, nurse, RCS, and DCS made me feel seen, known, and heard. I am so grateful for my time at Selah and would recommend it to anyone struggling and needing help to take their life back. Healing is in the air at Selah.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Entering Selah House’s residential program deeply changed my life. Throughout my 8-year struggle with ED, I never met one person who had or was struggling with an eating disorder. People kept telling me that tons of people struggle, yet no one was talking. I prayed God would bring one strong Christian woman into my life who would at least understand what I was dealing with. When I entered Selah, God not only gave me one woman who understood it, He gave me a rotating household of INCREDIBLE women who had walked the road I was walking and had brought them through to the side of recovery. I’ve never felt such renewed hope than when I entered Selah House and was received with such genuine warmth and love. I knew then that God had brought me to Selah to finally heal.
I placed my trust in God and His ability to use the staff at Selah to make me whole, and I’m a free woman today because of their willingness to be used by God to heal me. I cannot thank them all enough for daily walking me through to recovery and teaching me to separate who I am from who ED is. I used to walk in shame, but now I walk in confidence. In John 10:10, Jesus says “…I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” I am finally living life to the full, thanks to the help of the loving and genuine staff at Selah House.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Selah House saved my life. When entering treatment, I was very suicidal, very skeptical of any sort of help, just overall, felt quite hopeless. My disease had remained hidden for the majority of my life, along with some deep hurts, so trust and freedom felt next to impossible. Selah is full of caring people. Jessica Ward, though executive director, takes the time to interact with clients. Her passion for recovery is evident! Even their discharge coordinator, Christi, a beautiful Christian lady, left a huge impact on my life! The nurses there were some of my favorite people…. I am especially attached to Kenzie, the night nurse. She and Otha will always have a special place in my heart. At Selah, I didn’t feel like a disease, I felt like a person! I felt seen and cared for. Liz was an excellent therapist… I was terrified I couldn’t get better, and she remained cheerful and assured me that I could. She helped me develop coping skills and process through things I had never before spoken aloud. I was so scared of living, and she helped me feel safe! My dietitian was also exactly what I needed. We cried together, we argued…or discussed. She helped me see that food didn’t have to be something to fear or micromanage. I am not going to say we ever completely agreed on our philosophies, but she did help me see and accept the value of fueling my body. Julia cared about me, and that was what I found most valuable. Each member of my team creatively encouraged me to use my gifts and allowed me time to process the concepts or perspectives they taught. I slowly came to trust them and respect their approach. There were so many great resident care specialists. I want to give a personal shout-out to Chasey, Stacey, Gwen, Alyssa, Witeria, and Meghan! Y’all made my time at Selah better and helped me grow in recovery. You were always kind and supportive. My life is forever changed. If you are considering a place to receive treatment, I highly recommend Selah. They care and they hold hope for you, even when you’ve lost all hope for yourself!” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“There aren’t enough words to describe how incredible Selah House was for not only jump starting the beginning of my recovery but for also helping me discover who I truly am as a person no longer defined by past trauma or the eating disorder. Selah provided a safe place for me to navigate what was truly going on and met me where I was at along the way. Going to Selah was one of the scariest things I’ve ever had to do. However, with the help of all of the amazing staff it ended up being a lifesaving and life changing experience in so many ways. I had the dream team while there and I’ll forever be grateful to them for not giving up on me and for helping me find my voice!
Transitioning back home has proved challenging but I now have an arsenal of tools and positive experiences to pull from to help keep me going. Special thanks to Marcie for holding onto hope for me when I didn’t have it in myself, for always being honest, for being one of my people, and for giving the best hugs ever.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Selah was an amazing place to start my healing journey. The staff was loving and supportive. They knew how to challenge my eating disorder but showed me love and empathy at the same time, gently guiding me along. They were very knowledgeable about trauma and how to handle trauma triggers which I greatly appreciated since not all facilities are able to provide that. I would highly recommend Selah House to anyone struggling with an eating disorder.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Selah has fulfilled more emotions and needs than any binge, purge, or quick fix any diet pill could do for me! I found a place where I could connect with the obstacles that were standing in the way of me being in control of my life.
Team Slah was a group of individuals that came together for me through nutrition, therapy, equine, dance, and spirituality that gave me a life altering experience to break free from ED. The Journey to Recovery from ED:
S – Strength, support, spirituality
E – Eliminating the mask of your eating disorder
L – Love for you and life after ED
A – Affirmations for a healthier life
H – Health, happiness, hope
If you’re reading this, then you need the help. Selah is the place to get your life back.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
S – Strength, support, spirituality
E – Eliminating the mask of your eating disorder
L – Love for you and life after ED
A – Affirmations for a healthier life
H – Health, happiness, hope
If you’re reading this, then you need the help. Selah is the place to get your life back.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
There aren’t enough words to describe how incredible Selah House was for not only jump starting the beginning of my recovery but for also helping me discover who I truly am as a person no longer defined by past trauma or the eating disorder. Selah provided a safe place for me to navigate what was truly going on and met me where I was at along the way. Going to Selah was one of the scariest things I’ve ever had to do. However, with the help of all of the amazing staff it ended up being a lifesaving and life changing experience in so many ways. I had the dream team while there and I’ll forever be grateful to them for not giving up on me and for helping me find my voice!
Transitioning back home has proved challenging but I now have an arsenal of tools and positive experiences to pull from to help keep me going. Special thanks to Marcie for holding onto hope for me when I didn’t have it in myself, for always being honest, for being one of my people, and for giving the best hugs ever.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Selah House saved and changed my life. I’ve never been met with more compassion, love, and a desire from staff to help me get well. I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking into treatment.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Selah saved my life. I would definitely recommend Selah to anyone who’s struggling and needs help. The staff here are literally the best! They all genuinely care about helping you reach recovery. I thank God every day for Selah House.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Thank you, all of you, for your support and encouragement while I was in treatment and even now as I enter back into my life. I couldn’t have grown, matured, or overcome my struggles without the help and concern from each and every one of you, as well as your thoughts! I hope the best for Selah in the future because it’s a great place where those who struggle really can find freedom! I would recommend Selah to anybody who is struggling with an eating disorder. Getting treatment was definitely worth it and was one of the best choices that I’ve ever made.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Everything and everyone at Selah House are there for you. You have an army of people who are qualified to give you the help and support you need. It changed my life.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
Upon entering Selah House, I felt an immediate sense of security and love. The staff conveyed such love and empathy. They were truly there to make a difference and to launch me into the freedom to live life without an eating disorder. Not only is the staff amazing, with their unconditional love and their ability to make you feel like family, but the equine experience provides an amazing component of the treatment program at Selah House. Never could I have imagined how a connection with a horse could help lead me to get in touch with and understand my deepest emotions. There’s unique connection between working with a horse and identifying components of my eating disorder. In closing, I should mention that the unique family program is outstanding. I’ve been to five different treatment facilities and have never experienced such intense and beneficial family work. I’m blessed to have gotten the opportunity to be at Selah House. For the first time I’m confident that I can walk into freedom and have a bright future without an eating disorder.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“When I entered Selah House, I had little hope of living. My eating disorder had taken over my life and I was hoping it would kill me rather than try to live life with it. The admissions process truly saved my life. I was desperate for help and was losing any fight I had left in me, but Chaia gave me hope in my assessment. It was different than any of the other several treatment centers I had been assessed by. I was skeptical when I heard that most of the staff had suffered from eating disorders, because I didn’t believe it was possible to be free from these horrible diseases. My skepticism was challenged the second I entered Selah. I saw the staff’s eyes and voices full of life and emotion. They gave me hope that just maybe I could experience the same freedom. I made things difficult for myself and the staff out of my fear of changing and mistrust of their care for me, but they patiently loved me and waited for my heart to change. Never have people given me such continual support. They didn’t give up on me, much to my surprise. I’ve never had people have that much confidence or faith in the potential for freedom they saw in me.
God is truly amazing to have worked through the Selah staff to transform my life. I never believed I would have freedom from my eating disorder, but I’m slowly coming back to life day by day. I feel hope, and for the first time can see myself as a beautiful, cherished, precious child of God. For the first time I can actually feel freedom in my heart from the lies that have bound me for so long, and genuine happiness. I have hope for the amazing future God has for me! For the first time I feel capable of seeing the gifts and beauty within myself and it’s so liberating. The team at Selah House completely changed my life and I will forever be so thankful to them! I never would have fought for my freedom if it wasn’t for them!” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
“Selah House was such a blessing in my life! I made such amazing and supportive friends among other clients. Most of the staff are very understanding, compassionate, and sincere. The homey environment makes the healing process so much easier! I was terrified to take the intimidating step to be admitted to Selah, but it was so worth it. There are lots of hard things at Selah, but it also provided me with lots of good memories. And most importantly, they kickstarted my recovery journey and helped me to find myself! I would recommend Selah to anyone looking for their life back from an eating disorder.” – Grateful Selah House Alumnus
Family Members
“Selah saved my daughter. Hardest thing I ever did was leave my daughter there that day. 61 days later: she is healthy: happy and learning to love herself. Still has work to do but we can see the light at the end of this 3-year dark tunnel. She has learned coping skills, setting boundaries, and loving herself. Trust the staff. She formed bonds w/ other girls and staff there also. They care about your child as a whole.” – Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
“We were in a very bad, dark place when we took our daughter to Selah House. From the first moment to the last, the team there welcomed her, worked through her personal issues, adjusted her therapies for what worked and minimized time spent on what didn’t. We especially appreciated the family therapy (and our family therapist was amazing) and Equine therapist (both an amazing and kind person and wonderful type of therapy that worked greatly for our daughter). Eating Disorders are difficult, complex, multi-layered, and the entire team at Selah House ‘over engineered’ our daughter’s success by her personalized treatment that they kept us informed on throughout her time there. Consider this amazing place if you have a daughter (or if you’re an adult) who suffers with ED, they were wonderful.” – Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
“I wanted to take a minute and reflect upon my wife’s stay and treatment team at Selah House. It’s without trepidation that I make the following points regarding Selah. Our family has been extremely blessed to be afforded the chance to interact, be educated, and receive treatment from such a comprehensive program. This program focuses on a magnitude of dynamics that play an ever-important aspect in treating the devastating and debilitating role an eating disorder plays on one’s ability to love and function in society.
The staff and house provide ample opportunities and tools for these young women to express their feelings and address the multifaceted issues that lie behind eating disorders. Having been affiliated with treatment centers around the United States which are deemed “the best”, not one of them have addressed the issues in such a comprehensive manner as Selah. One facet which makes this program unique is the level of competency, love, dedication, and care that everyone from the directors to evening resident counselors displays for the girls. Not one of them views their role as a paycheck – they all make it their mission to see the residents succeed.
In addition to the staff, I feel that open communication is vital to the family of the loved one if they so desire. This program is by far the best at informing, sharing, returning calls, and updating the family of their loved one’s condition. They also provide an intense family week which is conducive to both clients and families. In closing, if a person was to look up the definitions of success, guidance, dedication, love, support, and nurturing, and then look for these positive attributes in a residential program, they would find that Selah possesses them all. This is truly one of the finest organizations that I’ve ever been affiliated with. I’m unequivocally assured that your experience will be as positive as ours was.” – Grateful Spouse of a Selah House Alumnus
“We were at a point of desperation when we brought our daughter to Selah House, even beginning to lose hope for her recovery. Our experience with Selah was incredible. They have staff that care and were able to guide our daughter back onto the path of recovery. She has much work ahead now that she’s home, but we have hope restored for her ultimate recovery.” – Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
“After months of research into eating disorder recovery homes, my wife and I decided upon Selah. The administrative staff at Selah made the process very stress-free. They dealt with all the insurance issues and fought for us as we were initially denied. The admission process was well-organized and easy to understand. At Selah, my wife had her own therapist, nutritionist, and doctor on site. We were also able to video chat together with their family therapist every week. As for the stay at the house, I can not say much, as I wasn’t there. One of the things that surprised me the most at Selah was how they also supported me through the process. I was kept updated often and had an open channel for communication. Even after my wife was discharged, they continued to support us through alumni meetings and video chats. The support group of other spouses and family members has really been a blessing to me as it opens communication as we share our struggles, joys, concerns, and experiences. Although my wife will probably still struggle with her eating disorder for life, we are much more prepared to manage it, thanks to Selah.” – Grateful Spouse of a Selah House Alumnus
“Selah House is a God send. As a mother of a 16-year-old daughter who’s suffered from the scariest disease anyone could ever imagine, Selah and the amazing clinicians who give their life to our young girls, saved my daughter’s life. I cannot even begin to do Selah justice with my words. I can only thank God every single day for this amazing Christian-based home and the absolutely selfless people who work here. Thank you, Selah, and thank you to all the amazing people who work here. I am forever grateful for the life you gave back to my daughter, and the daughter you helped return to me.” – Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
Selah House saved our daughter. The staff was wonderful and communicated so well. It’s great to have my daughter back! I highly recommend Selah House.” – Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
“Our daughter Carolyn was admitted to Selah House in November of 2019 and discharged in January 2020. Making the decision to admit her after outpatient efforts failed was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make as a parent. From the admissions process to discharge, the staff here was excellent, caring, attentive, and led Carolyn through some dark times. Equine Therapy is something we continue to this day as it spoke so deeply to Carolyn while she was in treatment at Selah as she really connected with the staff as well as the horses. It’s a beautiful sight when you see people who’ve answered the Lord’s call into their profession. It’s obvious that the staff cares about seeing the girls succeed. We recently celebrated Carolyn’s one year after discharge day. She’s now living a full life and is continuing to march to recovery. I know we never would’ve been able to turn this around without her time at Selah, as hard and heart wrenching as it was to leave her there.
She stays in touch with her “Selah Sisters” and draws strength from continuing their journeys to complete healing. Our family owes a great debt of gratitude to all the Selah staff from admin to nurses to counselors to equine specialists for helping our beloved daughter break these chains and be set free. She was a gift at birth, and it was a gift to get her back from the cliff through the guidance of Selah. May God continue to bless your efforts with those in your care.” – Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
“Wow! What a wonderful experience to attend and participate in your family week with our daughter. Your program is awesome, and we were very pleased to be included. Our daughter is in the right place! After more than eleven years and five hospitalizations in four different venues, we feel very fortunate that our daughter is in Selah House. For the first time we are optimistic that she has a great opportunity for a bright future. As you well know the stress on the family dynamics has been overwhelming these past eighteen months. After participating in your program last week, we now have a much better insight into her disease process, our role and responsibility in dealing with it, and the foundation and purpose of your program.
After traveling more than one thousand miles and arriving at two-thirty am in Anderson, IN., we weren’t ready for the challenge facing us. Upon entering Selah House, meeting the staff, and experiencing the warmth and love conveyed by all, the tone was set for our awesome experience. It’s little wonder that our daughter has expressed her feeling of “security, home, family and being loved.” Your title “Selah House,” which translates from the Aramaic word means properly ‘at ease or at rest,’ conveying both the contentment and security connotes quite well what lies within the beautiful facility housing your program.
During our three-day visit we experienced the feeling that your staff had a true and genuine commitment that it was their MINISTRY to serve our daughter and lead her to the freedom of living as the rest of us have. We are truly blessed that she is under you care .Each of you were very kind to us and very special to our daughter. And the unique and special aspect of the equine program provides an additional dimension to your outstanding facilities.” – Grateful Parents of a Selah House Alumnus
“From the first time I reached out to admissions at Selah House, I felt seen and heard. I experienced sincere heartfelt compassion and understanding from someone who experienced the same challenges my daughter was facing. There were multiple phone calls of support and even help with insurance issues. My daughter’s life was in the balance. Selah House was a huge part of her rescue. I highly recommend Selah House! The staff worked with us, helping us to feel comfortable with their treatment program. This is a very complicated issue and having competent professionals who are kind and committed to getting the care needed for your loved one is worth its weight in gold. Selah House will radically and tremendously impact the life of your loved one and your family! Don’t hesitate to reach out to them for help!” – Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
“I’m writing to say thank you to the Selah House team. Today was much more emotional than I anticipated. You all have done such a great job caring for and restoring my daughter back to health, physically and mentally the past two months. I can’t say thank you enough. She really has changed from the girl we dropped off. This life is a journey, but I know she will always remember her experience there. Thank you again and may God continue to bless, strengthen, and encourage you all in the work that you do.” – Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
“I know how difficult it is to make the decision to admit your daughter to a residential treatment program for anorexia. Selah House was a great choice for us. My daughter received the nursing care, therapy, and nutrition care that she desperately needed. I felt like my daughter was well cared for during this difficult time. I was very grateful for the opportunity I had to talk to my daughter on the phone each evening as it gave me a lot of peace of mind. I appreciated the opportunity I had to talk to the family therapist each week and the access I had to the therapist in between our appointments.” – Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus