*Machiah’s House is not currently accepting housing applications. Please check back periodically. 

Admissions with Machiah's House:

**Please Note: Machiah’s House is NOT an emergency shelter or an emergency housing program.

The Machiah’s House program is designed for a minimum of six months to 24 months stays

****Machiah’s House CANNOT accept applications from women who identify with the following:*****

  • Have children residing with them and in their custody
  • Are experiencing significant mental health challenges or being prescribed psychotropic medications.
  • Are in the process of disability determination planning or planning to apply for disability.
  • Have severe alcohol or drug abuse/dependence
  • Have a history of criminal/violent behavior

Eligibility Requirements:

Please review our eligibility requirements before completing an application/referral for yourself or participant.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

         Standard Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Applicants must be a North Carolina resident for six months or longer
  • Must be 18-21 years old and female
  • Applicants cannot be pregnant
  • Must have a North Carolina driver’s license or state issued identification card
  • Must have private medical insurance or Medicaid Card, Social Security card, birth certificate
  • Be able to function independently, physically and emotion­ally with minimal supervision
  • Machiah’s House requires proof of a negative drug test (completed by your physician or at another location), and notarized letter of liability
  • Must agree to pay her financial portion of the cost of the program

          Psychological Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a current psychological evaluation or be screened by the Behavioral Health Services for the appropriate level of service
  • Cannot be experiencing significant mental health challenges or being prescribed psychotropic medications
  • Willing to attend counseling/therapy on a regular basis (if determined necessary)

           Employment/Educational Expectations:

  • Applicants must work towards and obtain employment.  Applicants must be willing to participate in Life skills classes, Case Management & Individualized goal setting offered
  • Participation in individual/group counseling and vocational assistance provided, financial literacy education, spiritual guidance and other extracurricular activities will be highly encouraged

           Spiritual Hygiene and Guidance Expectations:

  • Applicants are required to attend a Christian church service on Sunday morning (or Saturday evening)

          House Rule Expectations: 

  • Applicants are expected to perform their share of chores, observe curfews, sign in and out, and serve as a volunteer no less than 20 hours per month
  • Applicants must adhere to the Machiah’s House mission and House Rules 
  • *Failure To Comply Means It’s Time To Say Goodbye

Application Process:

  • Step 1: Complete an application for admission. Make sure you include a working phone number or email address.  If we are unable to contact you, you will lose your position on the waiting list.  Once you have submitted your application, you will be notified it has been received.  When an opening becomes available, you will be called to set up an appointment in order to complete an  intake interview.
  • Step 2: Complete an intake interview. You will be notified 1-3 days after the interview regarding admission.
  • Step 3: If chosen to be a part of the program, you must complete the rest of the admission packet.  You will have 24 hours to complete necessary paperwork before your spot is given to another applicant.  Paperwork needs to be completed thoroughly.  Spaces should not be left blank on any form.
  • Step 4: Once all paperwork is completed, a move-in date will be arranged (Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM).
  • After their approval, the Director of Machiah’s House will gather all necessary paperwork and schedule a meeting with the potential resident, guardian and any other vested parties to discuss program admittance and available services.

Admission:

First, fill out and submit the Machiah’s House Admissions Application.

Once application is received, Machiah’s House staff will follow up with a brief phone call and establish an Intake Interview (Mon – Thu between 10:00am to 3:00pm and Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm)

  • Potential guest residents are encouraged to ask questions which will be addressed during their initial Intake Interview.
  • Each potential guest resident is subject to a background check which will be conducted to be considered for admission.

**There is a 24-hour turnaround time for response of acceptance into our program.

 

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The following is needed in order to complete the application process:

  • Application for Admission
  • Identification including NC Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and Birth Certificiate
  • Medicaid Card

Additional requirements will be discussed at Intake interview.: