House Manager Meetings & Wake-Up Procedures

House Manager Meeting

• Upon arrival, you will complete an initial intake interview with your assigned case manager.

• Together, you and the house manager will assess your personal needs, legal requirements, employment status, and goals.

• Each week, you will meet with the house manager to review progress and ensure you are receiving appropriate support.

Wake-Up Procedure and Times

• Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.

• Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 a.m.

• If unemployed, you may be required to leave the premises by 8:30 a.m. to search for work.

• All requests to sleep in must be approved by management.

• Begin each day with proper hygiene: shower, brush teeth, shave, maintain neat hairstyles, and wear workplace-appropriate clothing.

Sleep-In Procedure

• You may be required to search for employment and work a minimum of 30 hours per week depending on your case management plan.

• All sleep-ins must be pre-approved by management.

• An approved sleep-in notice must be posted on your door.

Room Inspections: Daily room inspections occur at 8:45 a.m. (weekdays) and 9:45 a.m. (weekends/holidays).

Substance Use, Reporting & Chore Policies

Urinalysis / Breathalyzer Policy

• Residents are subject to urinalysis and/or breathalyzer testing with or without cause.

• Any attempt to alter or assist others in altering tests will result in immediate disciplinary action, loss of privileges, or possible removal from the program.

• Use of alcohol or illicit drugs is strictly prohibited on or off the premises.

• Prescription medications must be approved during intake, checked in with the house manager, stored appropriately, and taken only as prescribed.

Reporting Suspicious or Illegal Activity

You must immediately report any suspicious or illegal activity to management.

Chore Board

• The chore board is posted on the main wall.

• Chores may rotate weekly.

• Once completed, each chore must be initialed by the responsible resident.

• All chores must be completed daily and signed off by 9:00 p.m.

Visitors, Mail & Sign-Out Procedures

Visitors

• All visitors must be pre-approved by management. Surprise or drop-in visitors are not permitted.

• Visitors must follow all community rules and respect other residents.

• All visitors must leave by 9:00 p.m.

Mail Procedure

• You may receive mail while residing in the community.

• Upon moving out, you must immediately forward your mail.

• Only the house manager is permitted to check the mailbox.

• Mail must be picked up from the house manager in the main office.

Sign-Out Procedure

• The sign-out board is located near the front entrance.

• You must sign in and out each time you enter or leave the premises.

• Use \"a.m.\" or \"p.m.\" and be specific about your destination.

Property, Safety & Facility Rules

Co-Ed Living Rules (Zero Tolerance Policy)

• No sex on the premises

• No entry of other residents rooms at any time

• Romantic relationships are not allowed

• No physical contact

• No Kissing

  CO-ED RESIDENT CONDUCT & PERSONAL BOUNDARIES

  1. Respectful Conduct Toward All Residents
  All residents are entitled to feel safe, comfortable, and respected within the home. Residents must treat one another with dignity and respect regardless of gender. Intimidating, threatening, sexually inappropriate, degrading, or harassing behavior will not be tolerated.

  2. No Sexual Harassment or Unwanted Advances
  Sexual harassment, unwanted sexual attention, or unwanted romantic advances toward another resident are prohibited. This includes unwanted sexual comments, propositions, repeated requests for dates or romantic involvement, sexually suggestive remarks or gestures, inappropriate touching, or other conduct of a sexual nature that makes another resident feel uncomfortable, pressured, intimidated, or unsafe.

  3. Respect \"No\" and Personal Boundaries
  If another resident indicates that an interaction, comment, invitation, or advance is unwanted, the behavior must stop immediately. Residents may not repeatedly pursue, pressure, follow, question, or attempt to persuade another resident after that person has expressed that they are not interested or are uncomfortable.

  4. No Retaliation
  Residents may report uncomfortable, inappropriate, or harassing behavior to house management without fear of retaliation. Retaliation, threats, intimidation, bullying, hostility, or attempts to punish another resident for making a good-faith complaint are prohibited.

  5. Bedrooms and Personal Privacy
  Residents must respect the privacy and personal space of other residents. Residents may not enter another resident's bedroom or private sleeping area at anytime. House management may establish additional restrictions concerning residents of different genders entering one another's bedrooms.

  6. Sexual or Romantic Conduct Within the Home
  Residents are expected to maintain appropriate boundaries with one another so the home remains focused on recovery, stability, and personal development. Sexual activity between residents is prohibited on the property.
  Romantic relationships between residents that create conflict, interfere with recovery, disrupt the household, or make other residents uncomfortable may result in intervention by house management.

  7. Reporting Concerns
  Residents who feel uncomfortable, harassed, pressured, threatened, or unsafe are encouraged to report the situation promptly and privately to house management. Management will take complaints seriously and address them
  as promptly and appropriately as possible.

  8. Violations
  Violations of these rules may result in corrective action consistent with house policies and applicable law. Serious conduct involving harassment, threats, unwanted physical contact, violence, or conduct that creates an immediate safety concern may require immediate intervention and may be reported to appropriate authorities when warranted.

  BASIC STANDARD

  Be respectful. Keep your hands to yourself. Respect personal boundaries. If someone says no or asks you to stop, stop immediately. No resident should have to tolerate unwanted sexual or romantic attention in their own home.

Smoking

• Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.

• Cigarette butts and trash must be disposed of properly.

Personal Belongings

• You may not touch, borrow, or use another resident's belongings without permission.

• This includes food, toiletries, clothing, shoes, electronics, etc.

Fighting and Aggressive Behavior

• Threats, yelling, intimidation, outbursts, aggression, or violence will not be tolerated under any circumstance.

Vehicle Policy

• If you own a vehicle, it must have current registration and tags.

• You must provide proof of insurance and registration.

Fire Policy

• No candles, incense, or open flames are allowed.

• Gas stoves are the only approved source of flame.

Laundry Area Rules

• You will be assigned a laundry schedule, which must be followed.

• Excessively dirty, hairy or clothing covered in chemicals or something potentially damaging to the washing machine need to be heavily pre-rinsed before putting in the washing machine.

• Shoes may not be dried in the dryers.

• Laundry hours:

  • First load: No earlier than 6:00 a.m.

  • Last load: Must be started by 8:00 p.m. (7 days a week)

Community Meetings & Applicant Acknowledgment

Community Meetings:
You and your house manager will collaborate to create your initial 28-day meeting schedule. Meetings may include house meetings, required community meetings, and AA/NA meetings based on your individual needs.

By following these guidelines, you contribute to a safe, supportive, and respectful living environment. We look forward to assisting you during this next chapter of your journey.