Program Guidelines
- I agree not to consume Alcohol and/or Drugs while residing at this property. If I am taking prescription medications (non-narcotic only, apart from Medication for Opioid Use Disorder) that are prescribed by a doctor, I will provide that information at the time of initial intake and discuss further use with management.
If I am prescribed prescription medications (non-narcotic only, apart from Medication for Opioid Use Disorder) by a doctor during my stay at this residence, I will contact the house manager immediately to discuss this. I will also discuss any over-the-counter medications with management PRIOR to taking them. I further understand that it is my responsibility to avoid ingesting anything (including food) that may cause a false positive reading during drug screens. Individuals on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder agree to have the levels of the medicine randomly checked to confirm compliance with their treatment regimen.
- I agree to take random screens for drug and alcohol use administered by management upon request.
If the test has a reading for illicit substance use, the program participant will be asked to leave the house immediately. If a program participant is unable to produce a urine sample within 1 hour of the request of the house manager, the urine drug screen/breathalyzer will be considered positive. If, for some reason, the test is inconclusive or the manager is uncertain about the results, the program participant will be asked to have a drug screen/breathalyzer performed at an independent laboratory at the discretion of the manager. If that test has a reading for illicit substances (excluding those participating in a Medication for Opioid Use Disorder program producing licit use results), the program participant will be asked to leave the house immediately.
- I agree not to steal others’ property while I am a program participant of the house. This includes personal property and food belonging to the house or any other program participants of the house.
- I agree not to use physical force against anyone in the house while a program participant of the house. This includes threatening and/or verbal harassment of other program participants or management.
- I agree to pay my program fees on time and in full each month on the date of entry, in each successive month.
- I agree to attend a minimum of four Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Celebrate Recovery, or other support meetings per week. The house meetings on Wednesday at 6:00 PM and Sunday at 9:00 PM are mandatory. The time of this meeting is subject to change and will be determined by the house and house management. Transportation will be provided for two outside meetings per week. As a participant progresses through the program, attendance with a sponsor at a meeting will be acceptable for substitution for the outside house attendance.
- I agree to find an AA, NA CR, etc. sponsor during my stay. While this can be challenging, I will continue to seek support from the house to engage in this necessary recovery action.
- During the first month of my stay, I can apply to be able to leave the premises twice under the supervision of a family member or sponsor for 4 hours in an afternoon, provided this does not conflict with any house or treatment activities.
During the Second and Third months of my residence, I can apply twice each month to be able to leave the premises under the supervision of a family member or sponsor for 4 hours in an afternoon or early evening provided this does not conflict with any house or treatment activities.
I understand that overnight stays away from the program are not permitted during my first 60 days of residence. As I am able to progress in that recovery journey, it is possible to have a single weekend away. This is at the discretion of the house manager and in collaboration with your treatment program. - I agree to keep my room clean and orderly, make my bed every morning, and maintain the cleanliness of the common areas daily and as needed.
- I agree to do the daily chore responsibility that is outlined by the House Manager when assigned and to participate in any special projects that are requested.
- This residence is smoke-free & vape-free. There is no smoking/vaping inside the house at any time. Smoking/vaping in the house can result in immediate dismissal. Smoking/vaping is allowed outside only in designated areas. Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly.
- No overnight guests, including family members, will be allowed. Any guests will be limited to the common areas of the house and must have at least 6 months clean and sober. No non-program participants are permitted off the 1st floor of the facility(s) without prior management approval. Program participants should immediately bring the presence of questionable guests to the house manager’s attention.
- I will not engage in an intimate relationship with any other program participant of The Marshes at Southern Sky.
- I am making a commitment to remaining in the house and completing my treatment. I understand that if I leave early, I will forfeit any fees paid and my security deposit.
- I agree to retrieve my belongings and personal effects no later than 72 hours after leaving the residence. I understand that if I do not, they will be donated to charity.
- As part of my commitment to the safety of the house, I agree to inform the house manager if I know that another program participant has relapsed.
- Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 8 AM. Program participants must be out of bed by 7:00 AM on weekdays – Van leaves for SSR at 8:20
- Do not go into any other program participants’ rooms when they are not present. In case of an emergency, two people must be present, and the house manager must be notified.
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