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Before you apply

Rules and expectations

Every resident agrees to these before moving in. They are what keeps every house sober, safe and fair for everyone in it.

  1. Anyone convicted of a sex crime or on the registry is not permitted on the property.
  2. Violating state or federal law is prohibited. This includes driving.
  3. There is a one-time, non-refundable move-in fee. The amount is explained to you during the application.
  4. Weekly program fees are paid at the Sunday morning meeting for the upcoming week, with a reduced rate for partial weeks and for live-outs. Clients are expected to have a positive balance within 30 days of moving in. Amounts are explained to you during the application.
  5. Clients are expected to know and track their own balance. Receipts will be given upon request via email or paper.
  6. Clients have 1 week to find a job and 2 weeks to begin working. The expectation is a minimum of 30 hours per week.
  7. In the event of a negative balance, it is expected that most of a client's net income will be applied to program fees until it is caught up.
  8. Clients will submit to random UAs. When asked, a sample will be produced in 1 hour or it will be considered refused. A clean UA will be provided when moving in.
  9. Prescription medication will be secured at all times and subject to a count by management. Abusing prescription medication will result in dismissal from the program.
  10. Curfew will be 9pm for residents not working a full time job. 10pm Sunday through Thursday. 11pm Friday and Saturday.
  11. Two furloughs a week are permitted when all program expectations are fulfilled, at liaison's approval.
  12. Quiet time begins at 9pm. Please be courteous and respectful of those you live with.
  13. Children may stay up to 3 nights per week and must be supervised at all times.
  14. Guests are allowed in the common area only and are expected to be off the property by 9pm.
  15. No food or drinks in rooms.
  16. Make beds when you are not in them.
  17. Stealing will not be tolerated.
  18. Chores will be assigned and completed daily. Please help keep the house clean and presentable.
  19. Clients will attend a minimum of 4 meetings per week. This will include the Monday meeting.
  20. Clients will find a home group and get a service position in that group within a month of entering the program.
  21. Clients will obtain sponsorship in a 12 step program of their choosing and call/see their sponsor a minimum of 4 times per week or as directed by sponsor. This shall occur in the first 2 weeks.
  22. Any violation of the rules is subject to immediate removal from the program. Clients have 48 hours to collect their belongings when arrangements have been made with liaison/house lead. Please help us make sure you get your stuff.
  23. Clients who have been removed from the program are not allowed on the property.
You will be asked to read and accept these rules as the first step of the application. Program fees are explained in full there.

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