APPLY To Seed sower

Program Eligibility

Female, 18 years of age or older
Primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder
Express a desire to recover from an active substance use disorder
If Self-referral or referral from DOC, Drug Court, or another residential recovery program: Must be able to pass initial drug screen.
If facility referral: Upon successful completion of a short-stay withdrawal management program (detox) you may be admitted into Seed Sower upon discharge. If so, the referring facility or Seed Sower MUST provide direct transportation from the facility to Seed Sower.
Commit to complete abstinence from drugs and alcohol. Clinically Approved Medication assisted Treatment (MAT) is accepted
Be assessed as medically stable and free of any illness that requires isolation from others
Agree to a stay of at least 8 months to 1 year
Commit to 6 months of paid training and employment in Fruits of Labor's ACF certified Culinary and Agricultural Training Program.
Commit to contribute $75 per week for the program fee and $45 per week for meal plans.
Have adequate control over their behavior and assessed not to be imminently dangerous to self or others
Have the capacity for active participation in all Seed Sower activities and responsibilities, including maintenance of the residence, cooking and general cleaning
Be ambulatory and meet personal needs without assistance
Additional criteria may include health screening (example COVID-19)

We look forward to receiving your application. Please reach out if additional clarification is needed.

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Recovery Help & Resources

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State / Regional Resources

HELP4WV – 1-844-HELP4WV (844-435-7498) – access to over 1,000 resources for treatment options for many mental health conditions, including substance use disorder. You can use our searchable database to find resources. You can also talk to one of our helpline agents who can guide you to the right place. We know the treatment options can sometimes seem overwhelming or confusing. You can call or text us at 1-844-HELP4WV or chat online.

Help & Hope WV - Home (helpandhopewv.org) – A list of state and community resources for substance use disorder help and treatment. Operated by the WV DHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health

Jobs and Hope WV - Jobs & Hope West Virginia is the state’s comprehensive response to the substance use disorder crisis. Established by Governor Jim Justice and the West Virginia Legislature, this program offers support through a statewide collaboration of agencies that provide West Virginians in recovery the opportunity to obtain career training and to ultimately secure meaningful employment.

West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP)

West Virginia Alliance of Recovery Residences (WVARR) - The mission of WVARR is to serve as a unified voice advocating for and educating about the recovery residence community in West Virginia, and to create a framework and system for implementing operational best practices in line with NARR standards, including capacity building.

Online / National Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Narcotics Anonymous

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) (nih.gov)

Office of National Drug Control Policy | The White House

Home (naadac.org)

WVAADC.com – The Association for Addiction Professionals – A State Affiliate of NAADAC