Admission Procedure

Everyone wishing to enter Betel must first do a telephone interview. You can ring us Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. on 01564 822356 to arrange an interview time. Following the interview, we receive people quickly, usually within one to five days of phoning. We suggest men and women plan to join us for a minimum of 12 to 18 months. We accept residents of 17 years (with parental permission) and older. We have no upper age limit.

“Having had the privilege of visiting a number of Betel projects I have been struck on every occasion by the atmosphere of love and acceptance which pervades everyone and everything. If you couple this with a high level of commitment to service and professionalism you have a powerful medium in which those rejected by society can find dignity and hope for the future. . . .The amazing growth of Betel’s work in the UK since 1996 is a very powerful testimony to the power of God’s love in the hearts and wills of those who have been prepared to make the sacrifices a changed life requires. Betel’s statistics reinforce the considerable impact that this ministry has had on the lives of thousands of people who had all but given up hope of breaking free from addiction and other problems. In an age where ‘Outcomes’ rule but seldom measure up to expectations, the facts from Betel speak for themselves.” – David Partington, General Secretary, International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition.

Support and Accommodation

All of Betel's caring support services are free of charge to everyone. These include staff support, job training, 24-hour supervision and general administration. Accommodation costs are met by a rental charge. Incoming residents may receive assistance to pay their rent by the local authority, depending on personal circumstances.