Rules And Standards  
 
  1. No use or possession of alcohol, drugs, or paraphernalia, or items that can be construed as a weapon.
  2. Violence either verbal or physical, is not permitted.
  3. No visitors allowed in rooms, who are not current community members.
  4. No visitors of the opposite sex allowed in rooms.
  5. Relationship among residents of a sexual nature are not permitted.
  6. Profane or indecent language is not permitted
  7. No smoking in meeting or sleeping rooms.
  8. Prompt attendance to all scheduled meetings is mandatory unless a staff member has issued a written excuse.
  9. Possession of obscene materials is not permitted.
  10. Prescribed medication must be taken under staff supervision.
  11. All residents must be in their rooms by 10:30PM curfew, 12:00AM weekend curfew is allowed after two week residency.
  12. Consideration of all members of the community, including staff, is expected.
  13. Each resident is responsible for personal cleanliness, adherent to community dress code, daily neatness and care of his living quarters.
  14. Residents are expected to contribute weekly time to maintenance of community facility.
  15. All financial responsibilities are due no later than 6:30PM Friday.
  16. Residents are expected to inform staff of any matters pertaining to personal or family relationships, employment, education, health, or legal affairs which may affect individuals recovery program.
  17. Residents may be asked to give a URINE sample or participate in a breathalyzer test. If the resident refuses, he will be dismissed immediately and will forfeit any and all money collected prior to that moment.
  18. If a resident is dismissed or leaves of his own accord, he is required to take all belongings with him. Any belongings left behind will be stored a the residents expense. A RESIDENT'S BELONGINGS WILL BE STORED FOR THREE (3) DAYS. AFTER THREE (3) DAYS, THE BELONGINGS WILL BE DISPOSED OF.
  19. Residents are expected to pay the entrance fee of $1000.00 upon admission. The amount covers the following: $190.00 first week, $190.00 last week; and the balance for random urine test, and administrative costs.
  20. If a resident is dismissed for breach of the above rules; or leaves for any other reason before completion of this six (6) month program, he will forfeit (at the time of departure) fees given to The Mission ; will also forfeit time accumulated in the program.
  21. Dismissed resident must wait A minimum of five (5) days before applying for re-entry to the program. He will be required to pay a new entry fee as outline in item #19.
  22. A fee of $40.00 dollars will be charged for bad checks. Resident will have three (3) days to pay The Mission.
  23. NO cellphones OR beepers allowed in meetings. It is strongly recommended to leave these items in rooms.