Dream Power Therapy Sober Living Policies & Agreement
  • Dream Power Therapy 12 Weeks to Wellness Sober Living

  • HOUSE POLICIES-LODGING AGREEMENT

  • CRITICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The undersigned acknowledges and expressly agrees that this is a WEEK-TO-WEEK RECOVERY PROGRAM based on performance and progress, NOT a landlord-tenant relationship. Participant DOES NOT have tenant rights, residential rights, or any possessory interest in the property. Program fees ($875/week or $3,500/28 days) must be PREPAID weekly in advance. Participation is contingent on weekly prepayment AND weekly progress assessments (minimum 70% achievement of recovery plan and goals) and continued compliance with program requirements. Participant may be required to vacate immediately for program violations, failure to prepay for the upcoming week, or failure to meet weekly progress benchmarks without any eviction proceedings, as this is not a tenancy. By signing below, participant expressly waives any claim to tenant or resident rights under Georgia landlord-tenant law.
  • The undersigned understands and acknowledges that our program is an alcohol and drug free shared living facility managed by Dream Power Therapy. The undersigned participates in the capacity of a program participant sharing a housing unit week-to-week and not as a tenant with rights or possession of space exclusively. The undersigned agrees to PREPAY the first 2 weeks ($1,750) and then going forward pay weeks 3-12 individual program fees in advance: $875 per week or $3,500 per 28-day/4week period, whichever is applicable. Failure to prepay for the upcoming week will result in immediate program termination.
  • The undersigned participant agrees to participate in and abide by the Policies and Rules. The undersigned agrees to vacate the living accommodation if they violate the Rules/Policies or fail to achieve minimum weekly progress benchmarks and are asked to leave. The following House Policies are to be observed by ALL participants. These Policies have been set forth to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy living environment for those in recovery. Our goals are to help each participant attain their goals of a happy, healthy life in self-sufficiency by staying clean and sober and finding emotional/mental stability.
  • THIS AGREEMENT, entered on this {date} between Dream Power Therapy 12 Weeks to Wellness Sober Living and {nameof}, regarding participating at 12 Weeks to Wellness Sober Living, includes the following conditions:

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  • PARTICIPANT RIGHTS

  • 1. Safe Environment: You have the right to be safe. Maintaining a violence & sex free environment is critical to establishing a sense of safety. For this reason, violating the safety and boundaries of others may be grounds for terminating services. Intimidation, bullying, harassment (sexual or otherwise), inappropriate touching or speech, or violence towards participants, volunteers or staff is strictly prohibited.
  • 2. Spiritual Customs: Participants have a right to practice any cultural, religious or spiritual customs. For the safety and respect of all, no one should try to impose any beliefs, try to recruit anyone to practice a religion, or practice any customs that involve fire or smoke inside the house without permission.
  • 3. Privacy: Participants have the right to expect privacy in their bedroom & with their information. No one who doesn't stay in the bedroom may enter another person's bedroom without permission. Dream Power staff will not convey participant information, including billing agreements or program concerns, with other participants or outside persons without written consent.
  • 4. Complaints and Grievances: Participants may file a complaint or grievance with Dream Power staff or Board. Complaints and/or grievances will not be held against you or adversely impact your services. Contact for the Board is on the website www.dreampowertherapy.or/aboutus
  • 5. Non-discrimination: Participants will not be discriminated against for age, race, religious/spiritual belief or creed, sexual orientation or political associations.
  • 6. Mental and Physical Health Services: Participants have the right to the licensed mental health and physical health recovery providers of their choice. Dream Power Therapy will facilitate participants in getting the recovery help they need by electronic or physical appointments with the local licensed providers of their choice.
  • 7. Constitutional Rights: Participants' Constitutional rights will not be infringed. 2nd Amendment Rights must be limited to off-property ownership given the nature of the facility.
  • PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Respect for Others:

  • 1. Visitors: NO overnight guests are allowed. Visitors need to be approved by staff at least 24 hours in advance. Visitors are limited to common areas only. If any visitor causes dissension on property, they will be asked to leave. Visits with sponsors are encouraged.
  • 2. First Week Curfew: All new participants will return to the house by 10 pm every day during their first week. Participants will abide by the standard curfew after attaining a sponsor and joining a 12 Step home group.
  • 3. Standard Curfew: All participants who are working will be expected to return to the house by 11 pm Sunday - Thursday. For those late for curfew, you may be required to drug test and pay the cost of test and you will be on a 2 week probation with a 10 pm curfew during probation.
  • 4. Noise Levels: We ask that you respect your fellow participants and play radios and televisions at reasonable volume levels with no graphic content.
  • 5. Smoking: Absolutely NO smoking in the house!!! Smoking is allowed in outside designated smoking areas only with doors to house closed. Vaping is allowed indoors.
  • 6. Pets: Registered support animals are your sole responsibility and must be cleaned up after IMMEDIATELY if they make a mess. Pet MUST be in a crate in your room when not attending. If your support animal attacks another animal on the property, it has to stay elsewhere. No exceptions.
  • 7. Sanitation: Program participants have the right to live in a clean and welcoming environment. Participants will keep the premises clean at all times, perform their chores, and upon discharge will leave the premises in as good of condition as when this agreement was entered. Each participant is to eat their food in common areas and wash their own dishes & cooking utensils immediately after eating. Participants are responsible for cleaning of all community living areas, such as kitchen, bathroom, living room, den, patios, backyard and grounds, and laundry room. All participants sign up for weekly house chores. DO NOT FLUSH FEMININE PRODUCTS.
  • 8. Children: You are responsible for your child(ren). Ask for help if you need it. Do not parent other people's children. If you have an issue with a child's behavior, or a parent's actions, talk to Staff and the appropriate actions will be taken ASAP. DO NOT take matters into your own hands! Non-parents who agree to help will be paid by the parents who are working collectively a minimum of $10 per hour or minimum wage, whichever is greater.
  • 9. Weapons: No weapons of any kind are allowed on premises.
  • Respect for Self:

  • 1. Drug and Alcohol Use: NO ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE ON OR OFF PROPERTY WHILE A PARTICIPANT IN THE 12 WEEKS TO WELLNESS PROGRAM. Participation is made available on the strict understanding that the house and its participants are to be, at all times, drug and alcohol free. Alcohol and illegal drugs are not allowed on program premises nor any mind altering substances at ANY time. No addictive psychiatric medications that aren't approved by Staff. Please be aware of other participants' recovery needs. In addition, guests of a participant who are under the influence of any type of mind altering substances are not permitted at any time on the grounds. ALL PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO & WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING WHEN REQUESTED BY STAFF.
  • 2. Sexual Activity: No sexual activity in the house or on the grounds at any time except by committed couples enrolled in program together. This includes self gratification. NO pornography is allowed on the property. This includes digital or electronic forms.
  • 3. Medication: The program does not dispense medication. Our policy prohibits abusing mind-altering medications. If we feel that a prescribed medication for a participant is detrimental to other participants we will ask that participant speak to their Doctor about going without, or participant will have the option to move out with full explanation to any supervisory agencies. All medications need to be entered in medication log. (See house manager). NO NARCOTIC MEDICATIONS ARE ALLOWED AT THE FACILITY. Opioid replacement meds have to be taken at a local facility. You must secure your medications. No sharing of any participant's prescribed medications.
  • 4. Dress Code: All participants and children must be properly attired at all times including while sleeping.
  • Respect for Property:

  • 1. Alteration to Property: Participants may not make any alterations to the property. This includes alteration of cable or internet connections, installation of paneling, flooring, built in decorations, partitions or railing, shades, blinds window guards, in or outside of the premises, or drilling or attaching anything to the floors, walls or ceiling. In addition, participants may not bring in any dish washing, clothes washing, heating, ventilating, or air conditioning units, and may not have any water filled furniture, refrigerator or coffee pot in the bedroom.
  • 2. Vehicles: To operate and/or park a motor vehicle while participating at the facility a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and registration are required. If any of these conditions are not met, it will be towed at your expense. Only one motor vehicle per participant is allowed on property and permission to use after the first week is satisfied. Only park in your assigned space.
  • Legal Accountability:

  • 1. Probation/Parole/Case Plan Requirements: If you are on probation/parole or supervision of Case Plan any kind, you must supply Dream Power Therapy all names and contact information and continue to abide by all regulations set down by your supervising agency & sign a Release of Information for them.
  • 2. Community Service: Participants can participate in court ordered community service at the property if approved by parole/probation officer. Staff will supervise and sign off on all work.
  • Dream Power Staff has the right to search the premises or a person at any time.
  • Basic Participant Information:

  • 1. Activity/Work Plan: We require all participants to participate in a recovery plan you agreed upon at admission; as more is revealed in your needs, could involve more addiction recovery programs, employment or volunteer work. All participants that are required to work will be dressed and out of the house at their assigned time.
  • 2. Weekly Progress Assessments & Prepayment: $875 weekly Program fees must be PREPAID in advance. Each week, participants will be assessed on their progress toward recovery plan goals. Minimum 70% achievement is required to continue to the next week. Goals not fully achieved will carry over to the following week's plan. Failure to prepay for the upcoming week OR failure to meet the 70% threshold will result in program termination. You can reapply in 60 days.
  • 3. Passes: A minimum of 7 days in the house is required before a pass will be given. Staff will approve all passes based on performance of participant's recovery program. All program fees must be prepaid and current for the pass to be approved. You must have completed a 12 hour pass before being given a 24 hour pass.
  • 4. Sleeping: All participants must be awake, dressed and in common areas by 8:00 am on week days. Participants are to sleep in their assigned bed and not in the living room. Day sleeping is not allowed unless given permission.
  • 5. House Activities: All participants are asked to participate in all house activities including daily groups, weekly house meetings, equine therapy group sessions, 12 Step meetings and weekly housekeeping duties.
  • 6. Twelve Step Meeting Attendance: All participants are required to attend at least 5 outside 12 step meetings per week or as indicated on recovery plan.
  • 7. Sponsors/Mentors: It is imperative that you get a 12 step sponsor and/or mentor immediately (within 7 days) and start contacting them daily.
  • 8. House Liability: Dream Power Therapy is not liable for any personal property during or after the participant's discharge from the house. Please limit what you bring. Dream Power Therapy will dispose of all personal property 30 days from discharge date. A written notice must be submitted to the staff/house manager upon departure for anyone else besides you to pick up your personal property.
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