I got set free from addiction and met God there but I didn't receive the love of God from the staff that's a fact. They are hypocrites and at the end of the day it's about the money. Its pitiful—They pick and choose favorites by who brings more money in fundraising(As long as their pockets are full they could care less about anything else.) I recommend finding a different program because someone could easily become bitter towards God by the way they treat people
There was a lot of work involved in the program a lot of manual labor, lots of fundraising 3 to 4 days a week 12 hour days long days the food was all donated from local places, not too good,pretty much the praise and worship services were amazing but that's about it. I did a few months there. It was eye-opening, it got me outa jail,reunited me with Jesus Christ!so for that I'm grateful for that program maybe it's changed now. This was in the summer of 2024. A few staff members really cared about us and taught a good message but the other half it was the opposite. God bless.
My family just brought me home one of their papers to try and get me to go here. I am already a month+ into treatment. They are religious and believed these people are helping. I myself see the same tactics that non profits use to get people to fundraise for them at slave wages. This is even worse as it seems like they take control of your communication and medicine which is cult tactics.
Please don't go to Gallup life changers. Not good still drugs and taking of $ fr donation that is done. Leadership not great n there is no spiritual worship or anything close to it. Please I've learned fr stay there for a month it wasn't helpful only bad.
I was just at hyvee, I seen ppl from here outside of hyvee, "fundraising". I struggle from addiction and have for a long time. I gave them money n told them that I appreciate what they're doing because ppl like me need it…. After I left, I looked up lifechangers and all I see is terrible comments calling it a cult n a racket…. Makes me sick that ppl are literally scamming vulnerable ppl, as in addicts and ppl who suffer from mental illness just to make a profit…. And using religion to do it…. The ppl running these places are the $#*!ing devil! Telling unsuspecting ppl it's a free rehab, when in all reality, they force these patients to go out n pretty much beg for money to pay their rent…. This place should be ashamed of themselves! It's SICK! And to act like they're doing "Gods" work?!? They're as $#*!ing sick as the catholic church! Disgusting!
I went through this program in 2017. I am forever grateful to Apostle Mark Gallow for founding this program and all the pastors and teachers that work tirelessly day and night to help people overcome their addictions and find a new, fulfilling life in Jesus. I would not be here today without their sacrifice and dedication to their students. I am still sober over 4 years later and I am never going back. God truly works in this place and through these people. I highly recommend them to anyone who is struggling and wants to make a real change in their lives
Well they came and got me out of jail and I could be happier.if it wasn't for this program I probably would have been on the streets dead. They phone is for your own safety and the meds are put up yes cause some of us was addicted to them and tried to kill our selves so some is for of best I have since Graduated the program and have staffed on with the ministry everything you is with our Safety in mind the staff really does care so the program is how you made it so take it as you will it's not about the money could care less about the money I want to see these lost souls set free and it is probably I have seen it my self so take it as you do.
My son spent 30 days there and had to get out of there! Management style is fear and control. They were called names, threatened and punished if 1 person got out of line, everyone was punished. He asked if he go for a hike and get exercise? Told he didn't EARN the privilege?... TOTAL MONEY DRIVEN CULT in my opinion. One guy stole $60, and they let it pass because " He was a good Producer?
There was NO Christlikeness displayed, No example of Christianity being represented, Only hurting hearts getting even more damaged... If you are thinking of sending a loved one there... DONT DO IT!
The establishment needs to be aware of what's going on and put an end to this so called recovery program because if this program is not benefiting anyone except those greedy higher ups then it's time to shut it down. I met two great individuals and I bought a bracelet not knowing all the bad reviews but if they do shut it down then I wonder what will happen to the individuals in which this program is supposed to help. God Bless!
This is a CULT. They prey on the most vulnerable give them a roof over their heads, work them like dogs, with hold meds, giving them no time to look for work to get out. It's a dead end. Do not go here.
Don't sent your ppl there… my kids dad, my fiancé was there in 2017 got sent to Washington weekend after thanksgiving and he never came back… they killed him. But pretending he died from the flu and double pneumonia. These are small town junkie ppl running the rehab putting gods name in it so it can sound legit but far from legit when the life changers crew came to the funeral in McMinnville tn they all acted drugged up and robotish funny ppl none cried the five guys he was with when he died never showed their respects at the funeral hell they never came said sorry nothin at all Colby jag a dam was one of the low life's that was over him and when I think of the other ppls name I'll put it on here too. Do not send anyone there besides the $&&&ing POLICE
Recent former student. Just escaped Thursday, really. I was only there for two days, but it was the strangest, scariest experience of my life. If something seems to good to be true, it usually is. Everything written in the previous post is absolutely true. I ended up leaving, on foot-no money, no cell phone, and no idea where I was and 7 hours from home! But for a group of people who are so "Christian", they need to expect to get what they have coming.
My experience with Lifechangers has been amazing. I came here with absolutely nothing 2 years ago a very broken woman. Today I hold my head up proudly, I have my son back among all my hearts desires. Thank you Jesus
They kidnapped a friend's son, promised to help him, but instead took him and made him go "fundraising". The number they provided was to an individual, not a group.
They take those most vulnerable and deprive them of everyone who supports them and cutting them off using manipulative means and emotional and mental abuse. The police need to get involved, what they are doing is a crime!
My husband and I have seen firsthand how this Life changers program has changed and IS changing lives for the better. You learn you have to take personal responsibility. You need to learn that following healthy rules and regulations can be good for you! You can leave and go back to families who enable your addictions, to friends selling you drugs that are highly likely to kill you… or you can stop whining, do the program which is free, help in the fundraising a couple or three weekends and get a brilliant education into how the Lord loves you too much to let you stay on the streets. You have cried out for help. God has sent in the cavalry who work harder than you ever have to help you find true freedom!
I went into a God given program for almost 2 years ( not here), yes it was hard, yes I found out about the $#*!ty parts of myself but I also found out about my courage and my willingness to change, that I had to stop blaming my crappy upbringing for my problems and that only I with God's loving help could have a fresh start, become the beautiful butterfly He wants me to be! The wonderful human being that I am! With a wonderful future, a long happy marriage, good and loyal friends, and a sense of peace that only Jesus can truly provide in relationship with Him! Thank you Lord!
If you are ready to change, Life Changers is ready and real for you! AND we saw people who had left the program, COME BACK when they realized what God was offering them
My son, a veteran diagnosed with PTSD was in this program. He was discharged from the program because he complained about his inability to call me or his father. They do NO substance or mental health treatment like they promised. They hide behind Christianity to abuse and manipulate the people to do "fundraising." They brainwash and mentally abuse people. They withhold medications for people diagnosed with mental illness. The FBI needs to investigate them. Do not put your son and daughter there. They are probably involved in other illegal activities.
This group had a table set up at the Sams Club in Jefferson City on 12/13/19. I noted morevthan one instance where the workers made dirty comments to and about customers. Seemed like they were there to try and pick up women. One said something rude to mecand I told him off. I would never support this organization.
This place is NOT a rehab. They use these young men to sell t shirts and other handmade merchandise in front of the Walmart or Tractor Supply. If they do not sell at least $1,000 each time they are out, and they go out at least once a week, then they have to fast and repent for the next three days! You provide their personal hygiene items, bed sheets/blankets/pillows, clothes, shoes and etc. They ask you for a Walmart gift card for other items. They cannot have any medical help. Not even Tylenol. They use these people who are down and almost out to sell their stuff for profit! They are under the name of a church and use God as a disguise for what they are really doing.
A relative was court ordered to the Lifechangers program. Through a court order, I was told to transport him from the jail to this facility. I was told by their attorney to stop at Walgreens to pick up a prescription for the relative on the way to the Lifechangers facility. That the prescription was called in by the county jail nurse. Also to let them know, because this was a mental health prescription - which was a large dosage that had been prescribed for 8 mo by the doctor at the county jail. And they needed to go to a mental health facility for counseling because of the type of prescription. Once we arrived, and the "counselors" that were in charge were provided this information, they immediately refused! Said he could not take this prescription, that he would "rely on God". He was going to have to stop cold turkey! This is all well and good, and God does do miracles. However, God has also given men knowledge to make medicine for needed medical issues. NOTE: this prescription was prescribed and ordered by the county jail medical providers and this relative was ORDERED by the DISTRICT ATTORNEY to this specific Lifechangers facility. This was NOT a street drug or something that this relative was addicted to, but what the county jail providers demanded that he take and had been taking under their supervision. NOT something he could just quit cold turkey and pray about! Some of the side effects are seizures, convulsions, and stroke. This relative had been approved to go to a different rehab facility, but the DISTRICT ATTORNEY refused and denied this rehab facility and would only approve LIFECHANGERS! Is the District Attorney - a State employee and Lifechangers - supposed a non profit, Christian organization - working together? When I was adamant, trying to explain that this prescription was court ordered, the "staff" still refused. Even called the police to try and force me to leave! I briefly spoke with the officers and and explained. They agreed with me, and asked if my relative wanted to stay? The relative said they would stay until their lawyer could work out the kinks. But was concerned about the issues of stopping the prescription cold turkey. The police officers left, and I remained! I was not being unreasonable! The next morning the Assistant Director - Chad - personally called me and apologized. He also asked for a big list of personal items for the relative, bedding, and a back pack for traveling! When I questioned this, and asked to see the relative, Chad informed me that I was not immediate family and would not be allowed to communicate, visit or have any further contact with the relative for the duration of their time there, which was one year! The next day, this same Assistant Director - Chad - contacted me AGAIN (remember, I am not immediate family) for more personal items for the relative! Including a Walmart gift card for other items! I did take some personal items and some bedding that same afternoon for the relative at the Lifechangers facility, and ALL of the members of this facility were loading into cars and vans for an extensive journey to "spread the word" and "to sell t-shirts and etc in Mississippi". REALLY!
This court ordered relative who had only been released from a county jail facility less than 24 hours, and court ordered to the Lifechangers facility, and was denied any contact with me because I am not an immediate family member, was demanded by the Lifechangers staff to go with the other young men across State lines for this mission! If he was not compliant, he would be forced to leave, which puts him in jeopardy and will be forced back into the county jail facility! This relative also has very young children that I have legal custody of. The Assistant Director - Chad - told me that I could "drop them off for visitation", and they "have three staff members who would supervise the visit with the children". Wait! What? Who does that?! WHY would I ever do that?! NO WAY would this EVER happen! (could their possibly be a child pedophile in their too?)... Does this Chad want to take this responsibility? WHY would he even suggest that? The privilege of MY precious grandchildren, who innocently want to see their parent, is being denied. They are the immediate family, and are minors. I am their FULL and LEGAL GUARDIAN and because I am not an "immediate" family member they cannot visit because they said so. What are they afraid that someone will see or hear? So, is it in the best interest of the persons in the rehab that they are thinking of? No.
Where is the division between Church and State? How can the Assistant District Attorney order this relative to this Christian facility, that withholds their prescription medication and counseling without any supervision of any medical personnel? And expect to "pray it out". Its not just a matter of faith! Its also a matter of being denied reasonable healthcare of these men and women by a medical provider! WHO is taking care of their medical needs too? This is a rehab, after all! To help them get past any addiction in a proper and safe manner. Everyone knows that they need help during their withdrawals. Prayer, is GREAT! But, they need someone with the brain God gave them to help them too! Not someone forcing them to solely pray it out! They need proper guidance, along with prayer and faith to get past their addictions. Allow them to see their family and friends in a "supervised" manner, so all involved can have the peace of mind and work together so that they can make it through this difficult part of their lives. Not add to their struggles! Do we put our hand in a barrel of snakes, and if we get bit, become sick and/or die, was it is because we did not have faith? No. It's a matter of using the brain that GOD provided for us.
Are their needs really being met in the proper manner? I am sure they will respond to this - or have someone to respond - and say yes. But, from my observations, NO! They are a group of people, under the pretense of being a Christian, and using their "power" on desperate and addicted people. This might work for some people, but they are way to harsh and needy.
I can go on and on, but I would not recommend this facility.
This is a strict recovery program but it's all for the greater good. All the people who wrote a bad review wasn't built for a disciplined life! And obviously wasn't really ready! I graduated and could never be more free in life! Thank you Jesus
I was ringing a bell outside of Walmart for the Salvation Army, and there was a Lifechangers man collecting donations... I watched him walk inside and buy himself a soda with the donation money. I was horrified
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