• Prior to admission to Willow Grove (WG), resident must read and sign “House Rules Contract,” including consent for urine and/or breath testing, and must attend house orientation with House Manager (HM).
• All residents are subject to all house rules and will have the benefit of all resident privileges and services.
• All residents will attend house meeting and one group dinner weekly. Failure to attend may be cause for discharge.
• Residents must be out of bed and dressed each weekday by 8AM, unless working evening shift (10AM, in that case).
• Curfew is 11 PM. Anyone who expects to be out past 11 PM must call and get permission from the staff member on duty. Failure to make curfew may result in termination of your residency.
• No pets are permitted at WG.

Sobriety and Health Care:

• Each resident will remain clean and sober. Use of alcohol, mood altering drugs (non-prescription), or chemicals is cause for discharge and treatment facility referral.
• Bringing alcohol, mood altering drugs (non prescription), chemicals, or weapons (including BB guns, knives, etc.) into the house is cause for immediate discharge. Staff has the right to do room searches if they think there is contraband present.
• Random urine and/or breath tests may be requested at any time during residence at WG. If the test is positive or if the resident refuses testing, she will be discharged and/or referred to treatment. Refusal to submit to urine/breath test is considered admission of use and resident will be discharged.
• Residents will attend a minimum of one 12-Step meeting per day.
• Residents will have a 12-Step sponsor outside of WG by second week of residency.

Treatment Plan:

• Residents will follow their individualized treatment plans which will emphasize the time limited nature of this residence. The treatment plan will focus on such areas as a recovery plan and securing employment, medical care, counseling, etc.
• Residents will attend an individual meeting with Case Manager (CM) once per week and additional meetings as needed, in order to discuss progress with the treatment plan.
• Residents must apply for state assistance programs as appropriate by the second week of their stay.
• Resident may be discharged from WG if she cannot demonstrate consistent progress with her treatment plan.

Employment:

• Each resident must be employed by the third week of her stay.
• If unemployed, each resident must document efforts of job search to CM for 5 hours per day. The Resident must discuss a job search strategy with the CM.
• Appropriate employment is up to full-time between the hours of 5AM and 11PM. Overnight positions are discouraged but may be allowed by staff under certain circumstances.
• Residents may not work more than 50 hours per week.
• Residents may not quit a job unless they have obtained another one and have discussed their plan with the CM/HM.
• If a resident is unable to work due to a disability, she is expected to obtain volunteer work or suitable activity in the same time frame.

Rent:

• Rent must be paid to the HM prior to house meeting each week by money order or bank check. There will be no reminders. Non-payment of rent may be cause for discharge.
• Rent is as follows: $ 50 per week for the first 4 weeks, $100 per week thereafter. If resident’s annual income is $50,000 or more, she will pay $200 per week.
• An optional percentage of take home pay may be deposited in a bank account for the resident to be used for a deposit on an apartment at time of discharge.
• The HM will assist in formulating a payment plan for residents who anticipate difficulty paying the full amount of rent each week.

Rooms and Personal Possessions:

• Out of respect for other residents, residents are not to enter other residents’ rooms without their permission and being accompanied by them.
• Residents are not to borrow or use any items that do not belong to them. This includes items that are stored in the garage by the landlord or previous residents. If you need to borrow or use anything that belongs to another person, ask for permission. If the answer is “no,” respect that.
• Residents are responsible for their own belongings. While WG will make every effort to keep the facility secure, it is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Residents are advised not to bring valuables with them.
• Out of respect for roommates and others, all residents must keep their personal areas neat and clean. This includes making your bed and picking up your clothes on a daily basis.
• For the common good of WG and its residents, the HM may decide, with notice, to alter room assignments. No room changes will be made without the permission of the HM.
• No food is to be stored or eaten in bedrooms.
• No burning of candles in bedrooms. Lighted candles are permissible for dining area and living room and only under adult supervision. Do not leave candles unattended.

Visitors:

• To protect residents’ need for privacy and quiet, general visiting hours are limited to 1– 4 on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Visitors are allowed in the common areas (kitchen, living room, dining room) only. At no time are visitors permitted in residents’ rooms. To do so may be cause for dismissal from WG. During non-visiting hours, friends and family may pick you up or drop you off at WG, but may not come inside.
• Residents are encouraged to associate with sponsors and other clean and sober women as much as possible. Residents may invite sponsors and other clean and sober women to visit WG on weekdays during hours agreed upon by each side of the house, as well as during the general visiting hours on the weekends. These hours are to be posted and not changed without household agreement and permission of the HM.
• All visitors must remain in the common areas and sign in and out on each visit.
• If there are extenuating circumstances, a resident may request of staff that they be allowed to have a particular person visit outside of the scheduled visiting hours.
• Two weekends per month are allotted for overnight visits by children under the age of twelve. Children must sleep in the resident’s room. (See Overnights Policy and Procedure) Resident is responsible for full-time supervision and care of her children. Children are not to be left alone at any time.
Telephone Use:
• Use of the household phone is limited to ten minutes. If a resident needs to use the phone for a longer period of time for business purposes, she needs to let other residents know so they can plan accordingly. We do not have long distance capability and we do not accept long distant collect calls.
• No incoming phone calls between 10 pm and 8 am.

Food and Chores:

• Household food is for ALL residents and staff members unless individually purchased and labeled.
• Grocery shopping is done once a week by WG volunteer(s) and a staff member. Residents will complete a running grocery list with attention to nutrition and budget.
• All residents will assume the household cleaning tasks. Dividing the chores is up to the residents. If residents can not agree, HM may assign cleaning duties.
• When preparing meals, residents must clean up after themselves, including putting away all food and washing dishes. Dirty dishes are not to be left in the sink.

Confidentiality and Safety:

• To keep WG safe and confidential, residents are asked to limit outside activities to the rear of the house. The back deck can be used for gathering and smoking. The front porch is not to be used at any time.
• Residents must respect confidentiality and not talk about or name other residents to non-residents. This rule applies to visitors as well. Resident is responsible for explaining this rule to her guests.
• If residents observe or suspect rule violations by another resident, they should report to the staff member on duty. Staff will then take the appropriate action. Confidentiality will be honored.

Smoking:

• Smoking is not allowed in the house at any time.
• Smoking is limited to the back deck only. Butt cans are provided. Cigarettes are not to be discarded on the lawn or driveway. If you see them there please pick them up and put in butt can.
• Smoking is discouraged. Area cessation programs are available.

Medications:

• WG will accept residents who are taking medications for physical or psychological conditions if the resident is capable of taking full responsibility for administering and managing the medications independently. All prescribed medications are to be kept in provided locked boxes. Benzodiazepines and Opiates are not permitted.
• Documentation from the provider prescribing the medication must be on file for the resident upon admission or upon initiating the medication if this occurs after admission. Documentation will include name, date of prescription, name of medication, dose, frequency, duration, number dispensed, refills, indication, warning signs and symptoms, and who to call if there are concerns. CM must be notified of any medication change.

Relationships with Others:

• Physically intimate behavior, such as kissing and petting, are not permitted anywhere on the premises.
• Sexual encounters between residents are not permitted.
• Disputes will be settled among residents themselves. If a stalemate occurs, residents will seek HM/CM assistance.
• Name-calling and violence are cause for discharge.

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