Killingsworth is a care-giving community residence for women who are emerging from crisis situations. Within the eight bedroom home women recovering from alcohol and/or drug abuse, incarceration, mental and emotional problems, violence and assault, or family crisis situations can find shelter and support.

Killingsworth is staffed 24 hours a day with trained personnel who provide support and supervision. Individual guidance, group counseling, assistance with job or educational placement, spiritual development, life-skills training, relapse prevention and community re-orientation are presented in a supportive atmosphere.

The residence provides daily meals and lodging at a nominal fee per week. Financial assistance to the residents is often available from other agencies in the community.

Residents are expected to live within the structure of the house rules, pay rent on time and work towards their goals. Weekly staff meetings assess problems and progress.

Each resident is required to be employed during her stay. Training or educational programs which lead to employment are equally acceptable. This requirement is basic to each woman's steps toward self-sufficiency and return to community life.

Killingsworth is related to the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church from whom grants are occasionally received. Other contributions come from individuals, church groups, community based organizations, and memorial gifts.

Women are referred to Killingsworth from human service agencies across the state as well as churches and self-referrals. For admittance, the referral agency or counselor contacts a staff person for an application form. A personal interview is scheduled prior to admittance.

The residents of Killingsworth are a community of women from all walks of life, from varying kinds of families--all races, all ages, with differing educational backgrounds and differing life experiences. Their diversity gives them strength.