House Rules
Creating an environment for success for all
All members of the Acceptance Recovery House program must agree to abide by the following:
- No drugs and alcohol permitted. Any use of drugs or alcohol will result in immediate termination of residency. We have a zero-tolerance policy. Residents must pass a drug screen and breathalyzer to move in. Residents will be subject to random drug testing/breathalyzers during their residency. Failure of these tests, or refusal to submit to the tests, will result in immediate termination of residency.
- Any resident who is on prescription medications must immediately inform the house manager, and these medications must be approved. All medications must be taken only as prescribed. You will be required to lock your medications in a safe.
- Active participation in self-help groups, including at least five meetings weekly.
- Zero tolerance for disruptive behavior. This includes, in part, physical or verbal abuse, disrespect to other residents or staff, romanticizing drug talk, stealing, high-risk behaviors, gambling in the house, destruction of property, prejudice towards another’s race, culture or sexual orientation.
- Employment, school or volunteer work totaling at least twenty hours weekly within the first 30 days of residency.
- Attend all weekly house meetings.
- Residents will work with one another to keep the house clean. Each resident will be assigned chores (by the house manager) and it is expected these will be completed in a timely manner, otherwise cable and internet privileges may be rescinded from the whole house.
- Residents must maintain their personal space in a clean and sanitary condition. For example: no food or drinks in room, dirty clothes in the hamper, bedding washed weekly, clothing washed at least weekly, etc
- Residents are jointly responsible for lawn care and snow removal.
- Smoking is prohibited in the house and on the side deck. Smoking is allowed in posted areas at least 25 feet from the house. Butts must go into butt receptacle. No vaping in the house is allowed.
- Residents are not allowed to alter, move, add or change any property including furniture, doors, locks, etc without prior permission from staff. No hanging or screwing anything on the walls.
- Windows are to be closed and latched during the heating season when the heat is on, or in the summer when the air conditioner is running.
- Lights are to be shut off in rooms that are not being used.
- Curfew and overnight passes are given out based on the resident’s phase and will not be given within the first 30 days. Overnight passes require at least 24 hours notice.
- Residents are not permitted to have overnight guests under any circumstances. All visitors must be approved by the house manager or staff, remain in the common areas and must be off the property by 7pm. Guests cannot be under the influence of alcohol/drugs. Each resident can have a maximum of 2 non-family guests at one time. Residents are responsible for their guests actions.
- Guests, including children, who are disruptive to other participants’ recovery, will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to return. Minor guests are only allowed if you are legal guardian or legal guardian is present. Adult non-family guests of the opposite sex are not allowed inside the house.
- For the first 30 days, you must be in every single night from 9pm-6am. Thereafter, curfew is 12am-5am, and you may sleep elsewhere up to 3 nights per month, but only after providing the house manager with at least 24 hours notice and receiving approval.
- Abide by the house rules. House managers have final say in their house and report directly to the program director.
- Timely payment of program fees (rent). These are due on the 1st of each month.
- Be respectful of fellow residents and neighbors. Residents must maintain good relations with their housemates, neighbors, staff and the community as a whole.
- You must sign in and out when you leave the program.
