Our Community Standards
House Rules &
Community Expectations
A structured recovery path built on accountability, respect, and shared commitment. These standards protect the healing environment that makes recovery possible.
Our Recovery Philosophy
Recovery thrives in structure. Our house rules are not restrictions, they are the scaffolding that supports each resident's journey toward lasting sobriety. Every expectation exists to create a safe, predictable, and accountable environment where healing can take root and growth becomes a daily practice. We believe that when we hold each other to a higher standard, we all rise together.
The Foundation
Core House Rules
Sobriety First
Absolutely no drugs, alcohol, or non-prescribed substances on or off premises. This is the foundation of our community.
Curfew
Residents must be in the house by 10:00 PM on weekdays and 12:00 AM on weekends. Quiet hours begin at 11:00 PM.
House Meetings
Weekly house meetings are mandatory. They are a space for community building, accountability, and support.
Meeting Attendance
A minimum of three recovery meetings per week is required. Attendance is verified and tracked.
Daily Chores
Every resident contributes to household upkeep. Chores rotate weekly and include common areas, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Medication Policy
All prescribed medications must be disclosed and stored securely. Self-medication is not permitted.
A Day in the House
Daily Routine
6:30 AM
Wake Up & Reflection
Personal meditation, journaling, or quiet reflection to start the day grounded.
7:30 AM
Breakfast & Chores
Shared breakfast followed by daily chore assignments.
9:00 AM
Work, School, or Treatment
Residents engage in productive activity: employment, education, or outpatient programs.
5:00 PM
Return Home
Check in, unwind, and prepare for evening activities.
6:00 PM
Dinner & Fellowship
Shared meal and community connection time.
7:00 PM
Recovery Meetings
Attend in-person or virtual recovery meetings as part of your program.
10:00 PM
Curfew & Quiet Hours
All residents must be home. House settles into quiet hours for rest.
How We Live Together
Community Expectations
Treat every resident and staff member with dignity and respect at all times.
Be honest and accountable in your words, actions, and recovery journey.
Respect the privacy and personal space of your housemates.
Communicate openly and constructively when conflicts arise.
Support fellow residents in their recovery, not their struggles.
Maintain personal hygiene and keep shared spaces clean.
Be a positive representative of the house in the broader community.
Your Path Forward
Recovery Program Requirements
12-Step Participation
Active engagement in a 12-step program (AA, NA, or equivalent) with regular meeting attendance.
Sponsor Requirement
Obtain a sponsor within the first 30 days and maintain regular contact for step work and guidance.
Recovery Plan
Work with house staff to develop and follow a personal recovery plan with measurable goals.
Service & Giving Back
Participate in service commitments and support newcomers as part of your own growth.
Clear & Fair
Accountability & Consequences
We approach accountability with compassion. Our progressive system gives every resident the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes.
Verbal Warning
First minor infractions result in a conversation with house staff to course-correct.
Written Warning
Repeated or more serious violations are documented in writing with clear expectations.
Behavioral Contract
A formal agreement outlining specific changes required within a defined timeframe.
Discharge
Severe or continued violations may result in discharge to protect the community's recovery environment.
Immediate Discharge: Violence, theft, bringing substances into the house, or any threat to the safety of the community may result in immediate discharge without progressive warnings.