Selah House Alumni Community:
Connect. Commit.
Cultivate
Our Guiding Principles: The Three Cs
The Three Cs provide the foundation for the Selah House Alumni Community.
1.
CONNECT
our communities to our alumni and their families in a meaningful way.
2.
COMMIT
to serving and guiding our alumni and their families.
3.
CULTIVATE
strong communities that will continue their recovery journeys together.
Alumni Program Components
Support Groups
Our Alumni Relations Team facilitates discharge interviews for Selah House clients as well as
various support groups for clients, alumni, and their families to help them connect with and
commit to the program.
Discharge Interviews
During each interview, the Alumni Relations Coordinator introduces
the program, answers any questions, and collects membership information.
Discharge Group
Throughout each client’s stay, the discharge group allows clients to
check in, share their experiences, find support, and get educated on the program.
Alumni Support Group
Within this weekly group, alumni can check in, share their experiences, and find support.
Family Support Group
Within this weekly group, families can check in, share their experiences, and find support.
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Post-Discharge Outreach
We know that consistent contact cultivates relationships. After leaving Selah House, each alumni receives an initial check-in, as well as ongoing scheduled check-ins. During these check-ins, recovery challenges and the needed resources are identified and addressed so our alumni and their families feel supported.
The Group Me App and Private Facebook Page
The app and private page allow alumni and their families to instantly connect with other program members. Members can post, build friendships, access support groups, track events and milestones, and more. The Alumni Relations Coordinator administers groups and provides support as
well as holds all members accountable to each group’s rules.
Volunteer Committee
Our alumni community is run, governed, and supported by our volunteer committee, which works in conjunction with our Alumni Relations Coordinator. The only requirements for committee membership include attending the once-a-month meetings and participating in most alumni community events.
Events
We believe in connection through group activities! Recovery is about being a
part of life and experiencing new events. The volunteer committee votes on various
quarterly events, including reunions, beach trips, bowling, and more.
Alumni Community Events Photos
What Our Alumni and Families Are Saying
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“Selah House saved and changed my life. I’ve never been met with more compassion, love, and a desire from staff to help me get well. I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking into treatment.”
– Grateful Selah House Alumnus
– Grateful Selah House Alumnus
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“I know how difficult it is to make the decision to admit your daughter to a residential treatment
program for anorexia. Selah House was a great choice for us. My daughter received the nursing
care, therapy, and nutrition care that she desperately needed. I felt like my daughter was well
cared for during this difficult time. I was very grateful for the opportunity I had to talk to my
daughter on the phone each evening as it gave me a lot of peace of mind. I appreciated the
opportunity I had to talk to the family therapist each week and the access I had to the therapist
in between our appointments.”
– Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
– Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
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“Thank you, all of you, for your support and encouragement while I was in treatment and even
now as I enter back into my life. I couldn’t have grown, matured, or overcome my struggles without the help and concern from each and every one of you, as well as your thoughts! I hope the best for Selah in the future because it’s a great place where those who struggle really can
find freedom! I would recommend Selah to anybody who is struggling with an eating disorder. Getting treatment was definitely worth it and was one of the best choices that I’ve ever made.”
– Grateful Selah House Alumnus
– Grateful Selah House Alumnus
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“I’m writing to say thank you to the Selah House team. Today was much more emotional than I
anticipated. You all have done such a great job caring for and restoring my daughter back to
health, physically and mentally the past two months. I can’t say thank you enough. She really
has changed from the girl we dropped off. This life is a journey, but I know she will always
remember her experience there. Thank you again and may God continue to bless, strengthen,
and encourage you all in the work that you do.”
– Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
– Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
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“Selah was an amazing place to start my healing journey. The staff was loving and supportive.
They knew how to challenge my eating disorder but showed me love and empathy at the same
time, gently guiding me along. They were very knowledgeable about trauma and how to handle
trauma triggers which I greatly appreciated since not all facilities are able to provide that. I would
highly recommend Selah House to anyone struggling with an eating disorder.”
– Grateful Selah House Alumnus
– Grateful Selah House Alumnus
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“We were at a point of desperation when we brought our daughter to Selah House, even beginning to lose hope for her recovery. Our experience with Selah was incredible. They have staff that care and were able to guide our daughter back onto the path of recovery. She has much work ahead now that she’s home, but we have hope restored for her ultimate recovery.”
– Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
– Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
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“Selah House was such a blessing in my life! I made such amazing and supportive friends among other clients. Most of the staff are very understanding, compassionate, and sincere. The homey environment makes the healing process so much easier! I was terrified to take the intimidating step to be admitted to Selah, but it was so worth it. There are lots of hard things at
Selah, but it also provided me with lots of good memories. And most importantly, they kickstarted my recovery journey and helped me to find myself! I would recommend Selah to anyone looking for their life back from an eating disorder.”
– Grateful Selah House Alumnus
– Grateful Selah House Alumnus
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“From the first time I reached out to admissions at Selah House, I felt seen and heard. I experienced sincere heartfelt compassion and understanding from someone who experienced the same challenges my daughter was facing. There were multiple phone calls of support and even help with insurance issues. My daughter’s life was in the balance. Selah House was a huge part of her rescue. I highly recommend Selah House! The staff worked with us, helping us to feel comfortable with their treatment program. This is a very complicated issue and having
competent professionals who are kind and committed to getting the care needed for your loved one is worth its weight in gold. Selah House will radically and tremendously impact the life of
your loved one and your family! Don’t hesitate to reach out to them for help!”
– Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
– Grateful Parent of a Selah House Alumnus
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Meet Our Alumni Community Team
Stefan Glamp, National Director of Alumni Services
Stefan leads Odyssey’s efforts in developing the alumni communities at each of their facilities.
Stefan’s approach sustains treatment effectiveness by providing timely, systematic, and
supportive engagement for all clients who have completed treatment. With extensive experience
developing and directing robust alumni communities in the addiction and mental health fields, he
focuses on engaging people within their specific recovery journeys and developing community
partnerships with a belief that long-term recovery is an attainable life goal.
Tara Tremaine, Alumni Relations Coordinator
Tara leads Selah House’s efforts in serving and guiding the Alumni and Alumni Family communities. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University and is currently working towards her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With both professional and personal experience dealing with eating disorders, she is a passionate helper ready to serve. Her holistic approach to recovery nurtures wholeness and healing, respecting each client’s unique physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental strengths and challenges. She emphasizes the mutual development of goals, supporting each client’s care preferences, consistent with their lifestyle. Advocating authenticity and positive change, Tara is working towards dismantling the stigma of mental illness and spreading the hope of recovery to all Selah House alumni and their families.
Tara leads Selah House’s efforts in serving and guiding the Alumni and Alumni Family communities. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University and is currently working towards her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With both professional and personal experience dealing with eating disorders, she is a passionate helper ready to serve. Her holistic approach to recovery nurtures wholeness and healing, respecting each client’s unique physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental strengths and challenges. She emphasizes the mutual development of goals, supporting each client’s care preferences, consistent with their lifestyle. Advocating authenticity and positive change, Tara is working towards dismantling the stigma of mental illness and spreading the hope of recovery to all Selah House alumni and their families.