Welcome to A Way Home Housing

 General House Rules

You are in a Recovery Residence. Your success and continuance in this environment are dependent upon your consistent good behavior and cooperation. Disruptive and/or discourteous behavior will not be tolerated. Any contact with illicit drugs and/or alcohol and/or violation of any of the following rules may result in dismissal. Your checkboxes and signature indicate your understanding and agreement to abide by these rules.
 

Substance Use Rules:

- Consumption or possession of alcohol in any form is prohibited.

- Use or possession of illicit drugs in any form is prohibited.

- Use and/or possession of drugs and/or alcohol on site may result in immediate dismissal.

- Lying, cheating, and stealing are harmful to everyone in the house and may result in immediate dismissal.

- Residents are required to submit to a drug and alcohol test at any time upon request. A refusal and/or failure to provide an adequate sample will be treated the same as a positive test result. Dismissal may result from any attempt to cheat or circumvent a test.
 

Residents may be asked to leave if House Management believes that continued residency is not in the best interest of the individual or other residents. No explanation is required.

All decisions made by A Way Home Housing ownership are final. Ownership reserves the right to modify, adjust, or enforce any rules, policies, or expectations at their discretion as deemed necessary for the safety, integrity, and effective operation of the housing program.

Recovery Rules:

- Attendance at 12 step meetings is strongly encouraged/recommended; the minimum attendance requirement is three (3) in-person meetings per week. IOP groups can count towards two (2) of the three (3) meeting requirement. 

- Residents are encouraged/recommended to maintain a Home Group.

- Residents are required to maintain a working relationship with a Sponsor.

- Residents are required to maintain employment or be going to school. If a resident becomes unemployed or unenrolled and is capable of working, they must actively seek employment from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and are not permitted at the house during this time. Employment cannot interfere with adherence to the terms of this agreement.

- House Meetings are held weekly at a date/time determined by the House Manager and are mandatory for every resident.

- Chores must be completed daily as assigned by the peer in charge. Failure to complete chores can result in dismissal.

- Common areas and personal spaces must be kept clean and organized at all times.

- Beds must be made upon awakening, and respective areas should remain neat and clean.
 

Guest Rules:

- Overnight guests are not prohibited.

- Guests are not permitted at the house beyond curfew and are only allowed in designated common areas.

- Guests cannot be under the influence or in possession of illicit drugs and/or alcohol.

- House Curfew is midnight 12:00 am.

Curfews may be extended with prior approval from House Management. Requests for extensions must be made NO LATER THAN 7:00pm.

- House quiet time is 10:00 pm to 5:00 am or as decided by House Management. Any activity (e.g., lights, TV, phone conversations) disturbing another resident’s sleep/rest is prohibited.

- Residents and guests are not permitted to sleep in common areas.

Behavioral Rules:

- Behavior considered a “conflict of interest” (e.g., sponsorship, employment, dating) between residents is prohibited.

- Smoking inside the home is prohibited. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas. Residents are encouraged to participate in a smoking cessation program.

- Residents are responsible for their personal belongings and must take them when they leave. Items left behind will not be stored for more than 72 hours and retrieval must be arranged with the House Manager.

- Disruptive or discourteous behavior, including profanity and racial/ethnic slurs, will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal.

- No shouting or loud noise/music at any time.

- Residents are required to communicate any planned overnight absence directly to the House Manager. Residents are required to fill out an overnight pass.

- Residents are not permitted in any bedroom other than their own.

House Rules:

- Lights, TVs, radios, fans, etc., must be turned off when not in use.

- Kitchen appliances, utensils, dishes, and cookware must be cleaned and returned to their proper place immediately after use. Countertops must also be cleaned.

- All food stored in the refrigerator must be covered or placed in storage containers.

- Thermostat adjustments can only be made by the peer in charge.

- A good general clean-up of all areas inside and outside the home is required at all times.

- Beds must be made upon awakening, and respective areas should remain neat, clean, and organized.

- Common areas and personal spaces must be kept clean and free of clutter.

- Residents must abide by the Parking Rules.

- No pets are allowed in the home. 

Safety And Inspection Rules:

- Knives, guns, tasers, brass knuckles, ammunition, and other weapons are not permitted at any time. If found, items will be removed, and dismissal may follow. Confiscated weapons will be turned over to law enforcement.

- Designated recovery house staff or peers may inspect rooms, belongings, or property at any time, within reason, for the safety of all residents.

- Residents must take responsibility for their health and respect the health and safety of others. This includes practicing hygiene, cleaning surfaces, and seeking medical care when necessary to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

- Residents are required to disclose all nmedications, whether prescription of over-the-counter. House Management may inventory medications at any time. A Way Home Housing does not allow the use of controlled substance for any reason. Resident medications must be managed in accordance with the residence’s medication policy.

Medication Policy

Medication Management and Notification:

• - Residents must inform the house management of all current medications upon admission and any changes thereafter.
   
• - Medications must be verified with staff, and residents are responsible for presenting all medications for inspection
   
• Medication Possession and Usage:
  
• - Medication must be taken strictly as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
  
• - Residents are prohibited from sharing or handling medications that are prescribed to others.
  
• Monitoring and Verification: 
• - The facility reserves the right to check a resident's property for medications and to verify medication counts at any time.
  
• - Residents must report any changes in their medication regimen, including new medications, dosage changes, or discontinuations. 
  
• Controlled Substances and Narcotic Medications:
  
• - Any narcotic or controlled medications must have prior written approval from facility leadership.
  
• - Possession or use of narcotics without approval can lead to serious consequences, including potential removal from the program.
  
• Responsibility for Medication Information:
  
• - Residents are accountable for providing accurate information about their medications, including the name, dosage, and prescribing physician
  
• Emergency Medication Administration:
  
• - In emergencies, lifesaving medications may be administered by trained individuals to unconscious patients if acting in good faith and under reasonable assumptions of life jeopardy.
  
• - Post-administration, appropriate medical help must be summoned, and the individual must stay with the patient until a higher level of care arrives.
  
• Compliance with Legal and Health Regulations:
  
• - Any administration of lifesaving medications must comply with local health regulations and reporting requirements.
  
• - In cases of suspected overdoses, particularly opioids, the facility must notify the appropriate health department as per local state rules.

Good Neighbor Policy 

As a resident, it is important to you that your housemates respect your privacy, personal space, and belongings. It is also essential for you to show the same consideration and respect for them. The same consideration and respect are to be shown to our neighbors. The Good Neighbor Policy is to be practiced by all current and past residents: 

The following guidelines will help you to live in harmony with the residence’s neighbors while demonstrating positive recovery behaviors:

- Be respectful of others such that shouting and loud noises/music are not disruptive to others.

- Speaking in ways that affirm dignity and respect for others. No profanity or inappropriate language.

- 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM is considered quiet time in and around our recovery residence.

- Smoking is permitted in designated areas only, and disposal of cigarettes only in appropriate containers.

- Respect for the house’s physical structure and the outside grounds by reporting any maintenance issues, picking up litter, and disposing of garbage and cigarette butts in designated receptacles.

- Demonstrate good citizenship by helping neighbors and the neighborhood by picking up litter and other debris.

- Do not litter on or around our property, or neighboring properties (including streets and alleyways) with cigarette butts or other debris.

- Greet and introduce yourself to your neighbors as appropriate.

- Keep yard and porches clear and free of clutter and trash.

- Keep yards well maintained regularly and have sidewalks and walkways clear and clean.

Parking Guidelines and Responsibilities 

All vehicles will be parked legally. This includes parking in the driveway and on streets adjacent to the property where parking is permitted. If additional parking space is necessary, it will be in compliance with town/city ordinances and not intrusive to neighbors; don’t crowd neighbors who already have multiple parked cars, don’t park nonoperational vehicles in the neighborhood; and avoid parking in any grassy areas. If you have vehicles other than your personal vehicle (such as a boat, camper, etc.), please plan for it to be stored elsewhere while you live at the recovery residence.

$200 per week, paid in advance each Monday, covers the upcoming week of residency
 

A $200 non-refundable admin fee is required at move-in
 

The first week’s fee is prorated based on move-in date
 

Weekly fees are not prorated for partial weeks when a resident departs
 

All fees paid are non-refundable