For families
Hope for someone you love.
You may be tired, worried, or unsure what to do next. We want to help you understand the ministry and make an informed next step with your loved one.
A guide to keep close
Prepare for the
next conversation.
Download the two-page family preparation guide to read, print, and bring to your admissions conversation. It includes a packing checklist and space to write down the arrangements you confirm with the team.
PDF · 2 pages · Updated
Open the printable guide- Admissions and arrivalSteps to discuss before making travel plans.
- What to bringA packing checklist to review with admissions.
- Communication and visitsQuestions about contact, visits, mail, and packages.
- Your call notesKeep approved dates, instructions, and follow-up questions together.
Confirm current instructions with admissions before arrival, visiting, or sending a package.
Begin with
a conversation.
Call admissions to learn about the program, its expectations, and the application process. A family member can ask questions, but your loved one’s willingness to participate matters.
U-Turn is a Christ-centered residential discipleship ministry. Bible teaching, work, service, accountability, and Christian community shape the program.
Call (541) 295-5161Prepare together.
- Review the commitment and daily expectations with your loved one.
- Ask admissions for the current packing list and personal-item restrictions.
- Discuss travel, personal documents, medications, and financial arrangements before arrival.
- Confirm phone, mail, visitation, and family communication policies.
Visiting and church fellowship
Make arrangements
with the team.
Family visits follow an initial waiting period and the ministry’s visitation policies. Confirm eligible visitors, approval, dates, and current hours before traveling.
Children should remain with their parent or guardian during visits. Ask the team about permitted items, visit locations, and expectations for time together.
Families can also ask about attending church services with the ministry. Confirm current service and participation arrangements directly.
Mail and care packages
Send support
with care.
Mail may be addressed to:
Participant’s namec/o U-Turn for Christ Oregon
320 Lind Road
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Mail and packages are subject to ministry inspection. Confirm approved contents before sending food, personal items, reading material, or other goods.
Ask about mail and packagesWalk alongside your loved one
Pray. Learn. Encourage.
Pray for your loved one and learn the program’s expectations. Ask the team how to provide encouragement that respects their participation and accountability.
Restoration continues beyond the first phase. Learn about Phases 1, 2, and 3 and discuss the next steps with admissions.