Mountain Ministries

If you or a loved one are burdened with an addiction, there is hope, there is healing, and there is an answer.

The Men's Program is located on 35 acres about 10 miles out Rose Valley Rd. in Kelso, WA.

The program consists of devotions, bible studies, church services, and working during the day, on-site or out in the community.

We believe there are 4 things it takes to maintain a sober lifestyle:

daily reading

daily prayer

fellowship with other believers

and no compromise.

It is our goal that participants will learn to hear from God personally through the reading of the Word and to understand what their calling is. We pray that they will accept the love of Christ, which will not only affect them but their relationships with others as well.

Meet our Men's Staff

Testimony from a Graduate

My Mom reminded me of something this morning. It was 4 years ago today that I graduated from Mountain Ministries.

Mountain Ministries is a year long faith based drug and alcohol discipleship/treatment center.

I entered the program October 28th, 2013. I was in pretty bad shape at the time, addicted to heroine and meth. I was broken, depressed, weak, all those adjectives you can write. At the same time I've never been stronger than I was that day. It was the day I decided to fight, the day I decided to not give up.

I had wanted to give up. I had wanted to die for a long time. I'm glad I didn't choose to end it, glad I didn't kill myself, glad I didn't accidentally kill myself, or get killed by some of the people I was involved with. I'd been trying to kill myself for a long time. I just couldn't do it.

5 years with no heroine or meth. 5 years of getting my life back. I don't think I've ever been stronger, I don't think I've ever been happier. I wish I could say it was easy, but it's not. Somedays I still have to make the decision to keep fighting, to keep choosing life. It's the decision I'll keep making, however.

I just had some teeth pulled Wednesday. A wisdom tooth, and a molar next to it. The dentist asked me if I wanted some opiods for the pain. I said no. I wish it would've been an easier decision to make. I made the right decision though, and I will keep making them.

Pain is interesting though. It makes you think. It makes you feel. I spent years avoiding it, avoiding it at all costs. I'm learning to embrace it now, to learn from the pain. To feel it, accept it, and breathe through it. It's almost always temporary.

Anyway, just some thoughts. Thank you all for the love, support, and encouragement. Couldn't be where I am today without all of it.

-Ryan Retterath, 2014 Mountain Ministries Graduate

Ready to take the plunge? This is what you need to know.

It is a one year program - you will be signing a form committing to dedicating a full year of your life. If we could make a program less than a year work, we would. It takes more than a year to change thought processes. We believe God calls people here to complete the full year.
No tobacco use of any kind
When first admitted, there will be a thirty-day blackout period during which you will not be permitted to use the phone or write letters. Immediate family that is healthy may visit you at church.
Limited 8 to 24 hour passes may be permitted with staff approval after 3 and 6 months in program
Cell phones, television, radio, and internet use are not permitted
Violence is prohibited and may result in immediate removal from program
Alcohol and drug use are prohibited.
Residents are expected to cooperate with Mountain Ministries Ranch staff and comply with the discipleship plan and all rules and guidelines. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action ranging from the loss of privileges (phone, passes, etc) to the loss of time or removal from program.

Screening Requirements

No Tobacco Use of Any Kind
No Sex Offenses on Record
No Violent Offenses Against Children
No Prescription Medication including pain medication, psychiatric medication, antidepressants, etc
Cannot be required to be in treatment outside of The Mountain
Must be committed to the full year

What to Bring

A Bible, notebook, and pen
several changes clothing
work clothes
work boots
a willing attitude: you are here to be changed by the program, not to change the program

What Not to Bring

cell phones, radios, TVs, or other electronic devices
secular or non-worship style music CD's, magazines, or books
clothing depicting skulls or other secular media
jewelery for face or body piercings: you will be asked to remove it
tobacco products
drugs or alcohol
prescription medications, anti-depressants, etc. If you need to taper off of medication, do so before your arrival: we are not a medical facility.