Core House Rules & Operating Guidelines
Sobriety & Drug-Free Environment
Zero Tolerance: Abstinence from alcohol, illicit drugs, unauthorized prescription medications, and mind-altering substances is strictly required.
Drug & Alcohol Screening: Residents must submit to mandatory, randomized urine drug screens (UDS) and breathalyzer tests weekly or upon request by the House Manager or staff. Refusal or failure to provide a sample within 2 hours is treated as a positive test.
Medication Storage: All prescription and over-the-counter medications must be registered during intake and stored securely in the resident’s assigned lockbox. Sharing or transferring medication is grounds for immediate discharge.
Weekly Fees & Inclusive Amenities
Fee Structure: Program fee is $250.00 per week, due every Friday by 5:00 PM. A 24-hour grace period is available with a $25 fee.
Included Services: The $250/week covers full occupancy, all household utilities (water, power, gas, Wi-Fi), and basic house groceries/food provisions.
Payment Methods: Payments must be made via electronic transfer, cashier’s check, or money order. Cash is strictly prohibited. Receipts are issued for every transaction.
Curfews & Phase System
Phase 1 (Days 1–30): Curfew is 10:00 PM (Sunday–Thursday) and 11:00 PM (Friday–Saturday). Overnight passes are not permitted during Phase 1.
Phase 2 (Days 31+): Earned curfew extends to 11:59 PM (Sun–Thu) and 1:00 AM (Fri–Sat). Overnight passes (up to 48 hours) may be requested 48 hours in advance, subject to House Manager approval and the program participant being in good standing.
Exceptions: Curfew can be flexible upon submission of curfew allowance form. Allowances are only provided to program participants who have a verifiable job schedule that requires an extension of curfew or is participating in a work based learning program requiring an extension of curfew. Residents must be in phase 2 to qualify for an exception.
Mandatory Recovery & Productive Hours
Mutual Aid Meetings: Residents must attend a minimum of 3 mutual-aid recovery meetings per week (e.g., AA, NA, CA, SMART Recovery) and maintain meeting verification sign-off sheets.
Sponsorship/Mentorship: Residents are required to obtain a recovery sponsor or peer mentor within 14 days of move-in.
Productive Activity: Residents not enrolled in full-time treatment or education must engage in at least 30 hours per week of productive activity (employment, active job search, vocational training, or approved community volunteering).
Weekly House Meeting: Attendance at the weekly House Meeting (held every [Day, e.g., Sunday at 6:00 PM]) is mandatory for all residents.
House Community & Chores
Chore Allocation: Every resident is assigned daily/weekly household chores to maintain kitchen cleanliness, common area upkeep, and yard maintenance.
Room Inspections: Bedrooms and common areas must be kept clean and tidy. Daily bed-making and tidy spaces are inspected by the House Manager.
Kitchen & Meals: Household groceries are provided. Residents share cooking responsibilities and are responsible for cleaning all dishes and food prep areas immediately after eating.
Smoking & Vaping: Designated outdoor smoking/vaping areas only. Smoking or vaping inside any room of the residence is strictly prohibited.
Front House Useage: The front of the residences are intended for entering an exiting the residence. Smoking or "hanging out" in the front yard is not permissible.
Resident Grievance Policy
Residents have the right to present grievances without fear of retaliation.
Internal Resolution: Submit a written grievance to the On-Site House Manager or Program Director within 72 hours of an incident. Management will investigate and issue a written response within 5 business days.