Elijah's House

Elijah was a prophet who roamed the desert. He hit rock bottom and then God lifted him up for a new beginning. Elijah’s House is a short-term, 45-day substance abuse rehabilitation program designed to work with men and women who have hit rock bottom. It grew from our recognition that a portion of the population’s needs were unmet. We established the program as part of our desire to provide restoration, hope, and recovery.

Using a blend of individual and group counseling, the clients of Elijah’s House are in a structured program designed to help them take the first steps in recovery from the ravages of substance abuse. For some, the program in Elijah’s House is enough to help them get their lives back on track and get back into the life of the greater community and the world of work. For others who need a longer term in recovery, Elijah’s House clients can transition into Derek House and continue the work they so desperately need to do.

Derek House

'Derek' means 'a new beginning.' Derek House is a long-term faith-based rehabilitation facility for those suffering from substance abuse. It provides a structured treatment environment for men and women who have completed a detoxification program or who need more support to achieve recovery from addiction. It's not unusual for people who have failed with other programs to come to us.

Our typical treatment involves a blend of individual and group counseling, along with spiritual and educational components. Our comprehensive approach to treatment begins with an evaluation of the client's psychological, physical, social, and spiritual needs. Once we have completed our assessment, we develop an individualized treatment plan.

All of this is designed to provide the individual with as much knowledge and skill as possible to remain substance-free.

For those with co-occurring mental health issues, counseling is available through our Outpatient Counseling Services located in a different wing of the building. This enables us to offer a full range of care to those with substance abuse problems.

Upon completion of the program, clients are offered transitional housing and/or support in integrating back into the community. Derek House provides individualized treatment with 24/7 staff on site.This is a long-term program that generally lasts approximately 9 months.

Derek House grew from Manna's dedication to restoring a quality of life for our neighbors. We provide professional substance abuse assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to adults regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, religion, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or their physical or financial position.

Manna Ministries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or familial status in the access to its programs. However, clients in the residential treatment program must be at least eighteen years old, free of all mood-altering substances when they are admitted, physically and mentally able to participate in a therapeutic environment, and motivated for treatment.

For more information, please contact our admissions personnel

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Click here to download the Derek House/Elijah's House Admission Application.
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Glen Weeks, LADC, Program Director, Derek House & Elijah's House

Glen has been licensed as a substance abuse counselor in Maine since 1995. He has been with Derek House since the program's inception. Currently he serves as the Program Director for Derek House by day. He is currently working on his Master's in Counseling at Husson University. Glen accepted Christ as Savior in the Fall of 1982 which has led him to other ministries including music and being a singer in a Contemporary Christian band, Fishers of Men.

April Archibald, CADC, Counselor 

April is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) for the Derek House who is committed to working with people struggling with alcohol and/or drug addiction. Born in Connecticut, April spent six years in the military and several years as a restaurant manager in Rhode Island. April started her career in the human services field in 2005 as an Alcohol and Drug Counseling Aide working nights at Derek House. She eventually became the Medication Room Manager. In the course of this work, she realized her passion for working with others and pursued her CADC. April is dedicated to helping her clients obtain the life skills necessary to maintain sobriety and recovery.

Jeremy Crockett, CADC, Counselor 

Jeremy is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) currently employed at the Derek House. He has been with Derek House for five years. Jeremy started working as an aide and has been working as a Counselor since 2008. Jeremy graduated from Madison Area Memorial High School and continued his education in Human Studies at the University of Maine, Orono. Married and a member of a local church, Jeremy is dedicated to helping free people from their addictions.

Ronda Anderson, CADC, Counselor

Ronda began her human services career several years ago as an Alcohol and Drug Counseling Aide working nights at Derek House. She became the Medication Room Director for Derek House and then became a Counselor. Ronda attended Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida and is currently completing her Bachelors in Psychology through Grand Canyon University. Ronda is a dedicated professional who is committed to working with alcoholics and addicts.

Larry Cheever, Pastoral Advisor  

Larry has been with Manna since late 2007. He has worked with clients at both Derek House and Elijah’s House in several capacities. Currently he is a Pastoral Advisor working with Elijah’s House and Derek House. Larry enjoys helping people recover from their addictions while they learn about Jesus and the help He can provide in the recovery process. Larry brings a wealth of life experience to his work at Manna, both in life skills and in ministry.