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Our Mission
WELL of GRACE Ministries is a nonprofit Christ centered residential treatment ministry that provides a safe home environment for physically, emotionally and spiritually wounded young women.
Our Plan
Our plan is to provide two residential homes, one for adolescent girls between the ages of 13 and 17, and the other for young women, ages 18 through 24 years. They will be offered a minimum
6 month stay at no cost to them, during which they will be able to continue their education, receive counseling, and learn life skills that will prepare them to lead God-honoring lives.
The first home for young women (ages 18-24) is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2007.
Well of GRACE Ministries will create a structured environment with an individualized daily schedule designed to address specific issues and teach skills necessary for responsible living.
We will treat all residents with respect and demonstrate a commitment to them that is neither accommodating nor enabling but instead will empower them, building their self-esteem and
self-confidence.
By offering these services free of charge we demonstrate our desire to help them while expecting nothing in return.
The Facts
- 1 in 4 girls suffer from depression.
- 1 of every 3 girls has had sex by age 16, 2 out of 3 by age 18.
- 1 in 5 female high school students reports being physically or sexually abused by a dating partner.
- Among high school girls, 1 in 3 had thought about suicide in the past two weeks.
- 1 in 10 girls attempt suicide.
- 1 in 10 girls hurt themselves by self mutilating or cutting on their skin.
- 1 in 5 women struggle with an eating disorder or disordered eating.
- The mortality rate associated with anorexia nervosa is 12 times higher than the death rate of all causes of death
for females 15-24 years old.
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