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We are not a program, nor do we claim to be. While we do not consider ourselves a treatment program, we serve as a vital first step for men and women dedicated to recovery. At our facility, we believe in the power of community and support for individuals who have chosen to pursue a clean and sober lifestyle. Our primary goal is to create a safe, drug- and alcohol-free environment where residents can focus on rebuilding their lives. We do not provide counseling services, transportation, job training, or any other type of community resource not allowed by our “Sober Living” designation.

Residents are responsible for providing their own food, hygiene products, and clothing. We encourage individuals to maintain their personal space and contribute to the communal living environment. We do have a small food pantry made of donations from former residents or community donations that may include clothing, food stuffs, and even hygiene products.

The timeline for sobriety before moving into our sober living facility is flexible, as we do not impose a specific duration. However, applicants must pass a clean drug test prior to admission. For residents with dual diagnosis or those taking psychiatric medications, we expect to see a consistent pattern of medication adherence and stable behavior before moving in.

Resident Guidelines:

We do not place a time limit on length of stay; however, to ensure a harmonious and supportive living environment, all residents are required to adhere to the following rules:

  1. Remain Clean and Sober from Drugs and Alcohol:
    All residents must commit to maintaining sobriety. This is essential for personal recovery and the wellbeing of the community.

  2. Attend a Minimum of 1 Recovery Meeting Weekly:
    Participation in recovery meetings is vital for personal growth and support. Residents are encouraged to find meetings that resonate with them and attend regularly.

  3. Sign In and Out as They Come and Go:
    This helps maintain security and accountability within the house. It’s important for house staff to know who is present at all times.

  4. Strive to Get Along with All Housemates:
    A positive living environment relies on mutual respect and understanding. Conflict resolution should be approached with kindness and open communication.

  5. Keep Their Rooms Clean and Tidy:
    Residents are responsible for maintaining their personal space and contributing to a clean communal living area. Regular tidying helps create a welcoming atmosphere.

  6. Perform Their Daily House Duty:
    Each resident is expected to contribute to the upkeep of the house by completing assigned chores. This fosters a sense of responsibility and teamwork.

  7. Pay Rent on Time:
    Timely rent payments are crucial for the sustainability of the house. Residents must adhere to the agreed-upon rent schedule.

We require a full month’s rent and the processing fee to be paid upon move-in and prefer collecting rent on a month-to-month basis. We do allow residents to pay bi-weekly thereafter, if it is a burden to pay monthly, but ask them to strive to budget accordingly so they may pay month to month.

We allow you to pay for a bed in full, in advance, and will not begin deducting from the rent paid until the bed is occupied. We will NOT hold a bed.

 
 
We understand relapse can be a part of recovery and we KNOW it does not have to be. When a resident relapses, whether caught by the house, manager, owner, or admitted to when confronted with a drug test or breathalyzer, we allow 15 minutes for the resident to pack a bag and vacate the premises. Violence or bullying behavior will not be tolerated and will result in charges being pressed if applicable and the resident being banished from the property indefinitely. If the resident who relapsed attends detox or treatment after relapse and had a pleasant exit from the property, they may be given another opportunity to return to the home as a resident in good standing. A resident who relapses or is violent or is forced to leave the house due to negative behavior automatically forfeits all rent that has been paid.

If you know a housemate has relapsed, it is your duty and responsibility to notify the manager of this situation. Your information will be anonymous. A resident who drinks or uses drugs while in the sober living home places every resident, manager, and even the owner of the home at risk of relapse. This behavior will not be tolerated.

When a resident is known to have not turned in a housemate who has relapsed, we consider the resident who has not turned in the housemate in violation of our sober living home rules and therefore subject to immediate dismissal.

 
 
We always test them upon admission and then randomly thereafter. We reserve the right to test them every day if need be. We occasionally will test the entire home, but usually just test a few at a time randomly, and additionally test residents when they exhibit a change in behavior that would trigger concern.
We aim for our residents to experience a sense of normalcy as they navigate their recovery journey. Adult isitors are welcome in our designated front rooms between 9 AM and 9 PM on non consecutive days. To maintain privacy and respect for all, residents must accompany their visitors at all times, and visitor access to resident rooms is strictly prohibited.

Curfew for the first 30 days is 10PM, unless the new resident has an existing 2nd or 3rd shift job. While we want our residents to show they can obey our simple rules, we also want them to be able to support themselves

We allow overnight stays or trips after 30 days. We do require our residents who leave overnight, or plan to go on vacation, to give us advance notice and to check in with the house manager DAILY. We want our residents to have as much normalcy as possible while living with us and also know how easy it is to relapse when away from home. We do ask for a plan of action and will give a drug test and breathalyzer test upon return. We consider 24 hours of unaccounted for time a relapse trigger and 48 hours may result in immediate dismissal from the home.
Cars are allowed to park on the street in front of the house, so long as they possess current insurance and registration.
We do not allow a new resident to bring furniture or excessive amounts of baggage, boxes, or totes. Our room are spacious but we really only have 3-4 feet of closet space and 1 large dresser per resident. We do not have any onsite storage and we declutter our yard weekly. If clutter or debris begins to accumulate, which can include spare tires, moving boxes, etc., we give 1 verbal warning and then donate clutter to Republic Services. We also strictly prohibit working on cars or scooters on site or on the street in front of houses.

No. While we recognize the value in companion animals, we cannot guarantee the safety of residents or animals due to the many personality types we house.

You don’t have to see the home before you move in, but we do recommend touring the home, meeting some of the residents, and allowing yourself to have confidence in your move into our home or in deciding you may want to find a different home.

No. The application can be filled out in person when you are touring the home and you decide you are interested in signing our behavior and rules pledge and becoming a resident in our home.

We are a cashless home. We accept rent payments using Money order, Cashiers Check, ACH transfer, Cashapp, Paypal, or Venmo.

Yes and No. We require our residents who qualify for and receive a rent voucher to cash the rent voucher check and deliver the amount of the rent voucher check to the manager. We do not cash rent voucher checks. The amount of the rent voucher check does not cover the full move-in cost; however, as a service to the new resident who has followed through with the tedious process of obtaining a rent voucher, we will absorb the rest of the move in cost and consider their first month’s rent paid in full.

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