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GUIDELINES

  1. Abstinence: I agree to abstain from any type of mood-altering substances (alcohol, drugs, synthetics, mouthwash with alcohol, over the counter meds etc.). Behavior. I agree not to engage in any inappropriate or illegal behavior. 

  2. Meetings: I agree to attend all scheduled house meetings and peer groups weekly. I agree to participate in my own recovery by attending 5 recovery based meetings (one of which must be a gender specific meeting) and utilize a sponsor. 

  3. Curfew: I agree to abide my curfew. Curfew is outlined by the Tier you are on unless otherwise set by your house manager/director. 

  4. Medications: I agree to self- administer my approved and prescribed personal medications. I agree not to share my prescribed medications. Some over-the-counter medications may not be approved therefore I will speak with My house manager before purchasing. 

  5. Phone Privileges: My Cell phone will be allowed upon entering; however, I agree to abide by the guidelines outlined by the Tier I am on. 

  6. Confidentiality: My respect for every resident’s anonymity is essential, I agree not give out information about any resident, the telephone number nor the house address will not be given out. 

  7. Overnight passes: Pass requests are dependent on the Tier you are on. If eligible for an overnight pass, requests must be turned in to the House Manager 48 hrs. prior to the date of the request and approved. 

  8. Visitation: I agree to speak to my house manage prior to anyone visiting in advance. I agree not to let anyone visit me who is under mind altering substances.

  9. Children: My Children are allowed to visit once I have been in the program 15-30 days. I agree to request visitation 72 hrs. in advance for approval by Staff. Children are allowed to spend the night occasionally if approved by Staff and Community. 

  10. Chore List and Meals: A chore list will be posted weekly. Chores are performed daily before 9 p.m. It is my responsibility to wash my own dishes, clean up after myself, keep my room clean, organized, and do my assigned chore. 

  11. Lost or Stolen Property: I understand Footprints To Recovery is not responsible for lost or stolen property at any time regardless of any circumstances.

  12. Smoking & Fire Hazards: I agree follow all smoking and safety regulations. Scarves on lamps, use of candles, burning incense, cigarette smoking, or vaping in house is strictly prohibited. Smoking is allowed in designated places outside of the house only! 

  13. Drug Tests: I agree to submit to random drug screens. My Refusal to submit to a drug test will be considered an admission of a positive screen. As a resident I can request that another resident be drug tested. 

  14. Emergencies: In an event of an emergency dial 911 and then notify your house director and manager immediately. Footprints is not responsible for any medical bills if you are hurt or require medical attention while at Footprints. 

  15. Program Fees: Upon entering Footprints to Recovery, I have signed an agreement to pay weekly/monthly fees. If I fall more than two weeks behind on fees, I will be moved back to Tier 1 until current and remain current. Being current on program fees means paying for the upcoming week/month. Then and only then will I be moved back to my previous Tier.

  16. Relapse or Dismissals: If I am asked to make other living arrangements or do not return to the house, Staff will make appropriate inventory of my personal belongings for them to be picked up immediately.. Staff will assist in getting me into a treatment facility or a safe place to live if I so desire. You may be eligible to return when you have a clean drug screen (proof will be required). 

TIERS

Tier 1: Initial tier for all residents coming into Footprints to Recovery (FTR) for the first time or returning from a recurrence of use. Tier 1 is typically for 30 days where the  residents have an opportunity to get acclimated. All residents must agree to Tier One  consistently to transition to the next tier. Completion of Tier One determines that the resident is working a recovery program with a sponsor and attends recovery meetings as required.

Guidelines: I agree and  commit to the following:

  • •My curfew is 8:00 pm daily. No exceptions.
  • •I agree to attend meetings during the day unless I go with the house manager or the director to a meeting in the evening.
  • •My Cell phone is allowed during the day, but I will turn it in to the house manager or to the designated point by 8:00 pm daily.
  • •I agree to obtain a sponsor and begin working the 12-steps of recovery for NA, AA, or CA.

Tier 2: Tier 2 is for residents that have 31-90 days at FTR, are working with a sponsor, attending all recovery meetings.

Guidelines: I agree and commit to to following:

  • •My curfew is 10:00 pm Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 Friday-Saturday.
  • •My cell phone is allowed but I will respect my housemates and will not be disruptive after hours.
  • •1 overnight pass per month < 2 overnight passes total > I agree to put in a request 48 hours in advance.

Tier 3: Tier 3 is for residents that have 91+ days at FTR, are working with a sponsor, are continually working and are current on all fees.

Gudelines: I agree and commit to the following:

  • •My curfew is 11:00 pm Sunday-Thursday, 12:30 am Friday-Saturday.
  • •My cell phone is allowed without restrictions, but I agree not to be disruptive to my housemates.
  • •Weekend passes every other week are allowed.I agree to put in a request 48 hours in advance.

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In addition to the above all tiers are to adhere to the overall Resident guidelines, and any amendments that govern residents at Footprints to Recovery. Any resident can be put back a tier if the house deems appropriate due to the resident’s behavior and/or sobriety. Any resident that is behind in their weekly fees will not transition to next tier until current. Staff reserves the right to bring in a client on any Tier.

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