The first 30 days is a probationary period and curfew is 10pm. After the initial 30-day probationary period, you will have a individual meeting with management to determine your eligibility for non-probationary status. After you have successfully completed the probationary period, the curfew is midnight unless another time is requested and approved by management.

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Discovery Sober living is a 12-Step based house. Upon admission you have two weeks to find a sponsor. If you have trouble finding a sponsor, please contact Ryan or Ashley and assistance in helping find one will be provided.

 

A minimum of 3 AA, NA, or similar meetings per week is required. 90 meetings in 90 days are strongly encouraged.

 

All members are subject to random drug screenings or breathalyzer at any time.

 

There will be a mandatory house meeting on Sunday evening, with optional potluck meal prior to the meeting.

 

Members must hold a service commitment.

 

All members must maintain employment, be enrolled in school and/or job search, or volunteer 20 hours per week.

 

While on job search it is mandatory that you be out of the house actively seeking employment between 10am – 2pm. If you have secured a job and are waiting to start working, you must be out of the house doing something positive from 10am – 2pm.

 

Members seeking employment in an environment that serves alcohol must receive approval by management.

 

If a member is suspected of being under the influence of synthetic drugs that are not covered by our test, the member must get lab testing at Quest Diagnostics or a similar lab. If the members test comes back positive, he will be expelled from the house. This is at the member’s expense.

 

House cleaning and chores are assigned as needed. Members are expected to keep their assigned area clean and orderly. Members are expected to plan their time accordingly to complete their individually assigned chores.

 

No overnights will be allowed for anyone during the 20-cay probationary period without prior approval by management, and the request needs to be made at least 24 hours in advance.

 

All overnight stays off premises must be requested through house management.

 

Discovery Sober Living has the right to communicate with the member’s family or references before approving overnight passes.

 

One overnight stay per week is allowed, unless pre-approved by management.

 

Members accounts must be paid in full to be eligible for an overnight pass unless management has waived the rule in light of extenuating circumstances.

 

Overnights are 24 hours unless pre-approved by management.

 

If a member is taking prescription medication, it is his responsibility to take the medication as prescribe. There is no sharing of medication between members. It is the members responsibility to inform management during the intake process of their medications. It is strongly suggested that the member follow up with an appropriate doctor to monitor their medication within 20 days of admission.

 

The following behaviors are grounds for immediate dismissal:

• Physical violence of any kind

• Verbal abuse of any kind

• Destruction of house property

• Theft of anything including member’s food or property.

• Possession and/or use of narcotics, alcohol, or weapons/

• Failure of a drug screen or breathalyzer.

• Sexual harassment or contact between members.

• Continuous non-compliance with the rules.

 

Termination of Membership

 

Any member expelled for any reason will not be permitted to return to the premises as a member for a minimum of 30 days. Expelled members must have a clean urine test to return after 30 days, and members return must be approved by management.

 

Prepaid monies will not be returned if expelled.

 

We ask our members to make a three-month commitment to Discovery Sober living. If an early departure is requested, prepaid monies will be returned only at the discretion of management.
 

Other facility rules:

 

Smoking is not permitted inside the house. You can only smoke in the backyard, and cigarette butts should be discarded in the receptacles provided. Do not smoke in the front yard and do not litter anywhere with cigarette butts.

 

Vaping is permitted inside provided there are no objections to the contrary.

 

Be clean! Bedrooms and living areas should be kept in order at all times. Beds are to be made first thing in the morning, and personal belongings are to be stored neatly. Rooms are subject to inspection at any time. Do not leave dishes in the sink and clean up after yourself!

 

No food or beverages, with the exception of water, are to be in bedrooms at any time.

 

Do not attempt to make any repairs to the house or property. If there is a maintenance problem, please inform the house manager so we can ensure the issue is taken care of promptly.

 

Do not use nails, pushpins, etc. on the wall, floors, or other surfaces without prior consent.

 

Incense, candles, halogen lamps, and any other flame hazard are strictly prohibited.

 

Please be considerate of other members and do not take extended showers.

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Doors are to be locked when leaving and entering the house. Always make sure the electronic lock functioned properly.

 

Female guests are allowed in the common areas only. Females are not allowed in the bedrooms.

 

No sex in the house.

 

Do not tamper with any of the smoke or carbon monoxide alarms.

 

Surfing pornography or distasteful websites on the house computer is strictly prohibited.

 

All members are responsible for ensuring the anonymity and friendliness of the house within the neighborhood.

Please be respectful of neighbors and you housemates.

 

Do not park in front of the neighbor’s house.

 

Parking spaces are available but limited, please inform management if you have a vehicle, so we can designate a parking plan.