STSG TRANSITIONAL HOUSE
HOUSE RULES 2022
Serving to See Greatness
Listed below are rules and regulations to help you navigate your transition during your temporary program residency here at STSG Transitional House. You will be expected to review the house rules throughout your stay here.
____ 1. No use and/or possession of alcohol, drugs or any mood altering chemicals are allowed including prescription narcotics. Violation will result in immediate discharge. No refunds.
____ 2. Residents agree to comply with all the rules, regulations, and guidelines of STSG Transitional Houses, as well as any recommendations STSG Transitional Houses’ staff feels will be helpful to their recovery.
____ 3. In the first 90 days residents will have to attend all meetings. All weekly attendance sheets will be reviewed by the Program Manager on Monday mornings.
____ 4. Residents agree to obtain a Peer Support Specialist within 7 days of admission. If for some reason you feel your Peer Support Specialist is not suitable for you, you may consider changing them.
____ 5. Residents are required to take a drug and alcohol test when requested. Failure to do so will result in discharge.
____ 6. NO women or mates are allowed on property at any time for any reason including in driveway or porch. No visitors are allowed without prior approval of the staff. No overnight guests. Visiting in vehicles is not allowed including in driveways and in parked cars. No exceptions!!!
____ 7. All activities are quieted by 11:00 pm as not to interfere with other residents’ sleep. Residents are asked to keep TV, radio and phone conversation volume down to a minimum. This will be monitored when performing curfew checks.
____ 8. Residents agree to abide by the following curfew: Daylight Savings Time (Spring) 8:00 pm | Daylight Savings Time (Spring) 8:00 pm
*Curfew times are subject to change at the discretion of Management.
After curfew, residents are to stay in their room unless there is an emergency – at which time they are to go directly to the reception area to notify staff. If for some reason the resident is going to be out past curfew, they are to call and get permission from the Program Manager. In an emergency, they can call the monitor on duty.
After 60 days, residents are eligible for a 48-hour overnight pass once a month. This pass must be on the Pass Request form and turned in 1 week prior to the date of the pass. All fees must be current and a resident may have no more than 3 write-ups in 30 days or the pass will be denied. If applicable, residents’ probation/parole officers must approve the pass before it is turned in to staff. All signatures must be on the form before the pass is granted. Upon return of overnight passes, residents will be tested for COVID, drugs and alcohol.
_____ 9. Upon entering into transitional, residents will be given 3-4 weeks to find a job or enroll in Vocational Rehab. If they are not successful, they will be referred to another program unless they are on disability or going to an intensive outpatient program. Once successfully employed, they may change jobs but the new job must be actively in place before putting in notice at their current job.
_____ 10. Resident will not loan, lend, buy or sell anything to another resident or staff member.
_____ 11. Bus passes for job search or medical appointments only may be given out on a limited basis. The Program Manager will be responsible for giving out bus passes to those who need them.
_____ 12. Residents agree to be responsible for their own hygiene and appearance.
_____ 13. No physical or verbal threats will be tolerated. Any such instance will result in discharge. The same applies to stealing. (Charges may be filed.) No weapons of any kind are allowed on STSG Transitional House’s property.
_____ 14. Smoking is permitted in designated smoking areas ONLY. Residents may not smoke in their room at any time. Violation could result in a $25.00 fine or dismissal from the program.
_____ 18. Any medication must be up-dated through the Program Manager or Med Technician and kept in the Med Room. Medication times for Transitional Residents:
7:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00pm and 8:30pm. Exceptions will ONLY be made for those who work early or late hours or when approved by the Program Manager. No medications are to be taken with the resident unless approved by the Program Manager. Anyone coming to get their meds 30 minutes late will have to wait until the next med time and receive a write-up.
_____ 19. To see the Program Manager, the resident must put in a request with the Monitor who will then set an appointment for a meeting.
_____ 20. Residents are expected to keep and be on time for all appointments with staff or notify them immediately if there is an emergency so the appointment can be rescheduled. Anyone missing an appointment will be given a write-up. Continued missing of appointments will result in a Behavioral Contract.
_____ 21. Peer Support and personal development meetings onsite are mandatory. If the resident misses a meeting without being excused by the Program Manager, the first time will be a written warning, the second a write-up, and the third a behavioral contract. The Program Manager must be given a 48-hour notice of something that might interfere with any meetings in order to be properly excused (unless it is an emergency).
_____ 22. No pets allowed.
_____ 23. Resident rooms are to be neat and orderly. Beds are to be made at all times. Chores and personal belongings are to be put in order before 9:00 am. Residents who do not keep their living space clean or do their chores in a timely manner are subject to a fine or write-up each day they do not meet these responsibilities.
_____ 24. Due to limited bedroom space, each resident will only be allowed to keep 5 outfits, 2 coats, 3 – 4 pairs of shoes and minimal personal items in their possession at any one time. All other possessions will have to be stored off STSG Transitional Houses’ property.
_____ 25. The average stay is 90 days to 120 days. Residents are committing to a minimum of 90 days in our program.
_____ 26. Residents and Staff agree and understand that any information about a client or STSG Transitional Houses is confidential and should not be disclosed to anyone outside of STSG Transitional Houses, including their sponsor. Staff at STSG Transitional Houses understand the importance of confidentiality and what information can be shared, how, and with whom. Upon admission this will be explained to you.
_____ 27. If a resident knows someone is breaking the rules, they are to report it to staff immediately. If they do not, they will be deemed as guilty as the person breaking the rules.
_____ 28. If a resident has concerns, they do not feel have been properly addressed, they can file a Grievance in writing. The procedure for doing so will be given to them by their Case Manager upon admission to STSG Transitional Houses.
I ___________________________ have read and initialed all of the rules (# 1 – 68) above and agree to commit at least ________ at STSG Transitional Houses. Any violation of stated rules may result in dismissal from the program and forfeiture of all funds.
Client Signature: ______________________________
Date: ____________________
Staff Signature: _______________________________
Date:____________________
Listed below are rules and regulations to help you navigate your transition during your temporary program residency here at STSG Transitional House. You will be expected to review the house rules throughout your stay here.
____ 1. No use and/or possession of alcohol, drugs or any mood altering chemicals are allowed including prescription narcotics. Violation will result in immediate discharge. No refunds.
____ 2. Residents agree to comply with all the rules, regulations, and guidelines of STSG Transitional Houses, as well as any recommendations STSG Transitional Houses’ staff feels will be helpful to their recovery.
____ 3. In the first 90 days residents will have to attend all meetings. All weekly attendance sheets will be reviewed by the Program Manager on Monday mornings.
____ 4. Residents agree to obtain a Peer Support Specialist within 7 days of admission. If for some reason you feel your Peer Support Specialist is not suitable for you, you may consider changing them.
____ 5. Residents are required to take a drug and alcohol test when requested. Failure to do so will result in discharge.
____ 6. NO women or mates are allowed on property at any time for any reason including in driveway or porch. No visitors are allowed without prior approval of the staff. No overnight guests. Visiting in vehicles is not allowed including in driveways and in parked cars. No exceptions!!!
____ 7. All activities are quieted by 11:00 pm as not to interfere with other residents’ sleep. Residents are asked to keep TV, radio and phone conversation volume down to a minimum. This will be monitored when performing curfew checks.
____ 8. Residents agree to abide by the following curfew: Daylight Savings Time (Spring) 8:00 pm | Daylight Savings Time (Spring) 8:00 pm
*Curfew times are subject to change at the discretion of Management.
After curfew, residents are to stay in their room unless there is an emergency – at which time they are to go directly to the reception area to notify staff. If for some reason the resident is going to be out past curfew, they are to call and get permission from the Program Manager. In an emergency, they can call the monitor on duty.
After 60 days, residents are eligible for a 48-hour overnight pass once a month. This pass must be on the Pass Request form and turned in 1 week prior to the date of the pass. All fees must be current and a resident may have no more than 3 write-ups in 30 days or the pass will be denied. If applicable, residents’ probation/parole officers must approve the pass before it is turned in to staff. All signatures must be on the form before the pass is granted. Upon return of overnight passes, residents will be tested for COVID, drugs and alcohol.
_____ 9. Upon entering into transitional, residents will be given 3-4 weeks to find a job or enroll in Vocational Rehab. If they are not successful, they will be referred to another program unless they are on disability or going to an intensive outpatient program. Once successfully employed, they may change jobs but the new job must be actively in place before putting in notice at their current job.
_____ 10. Resident will not loan, lend, buy or sell anything to another resident or staff member.
_____ 11. Bus passes for job search or medical appointments only may be given out on a limited basis. The Program Manager will be responsible for giving out bus passes to those who need them.
_____ 12. Residents agree to be responsible for their own hygiene and appearance.
_____ 13. No physical or verbal threats will be tolerated. Any such instance will result in discharge. The same applies to stealing. (Charges may be filed.) No weapons of any kind are allowed on STSG Transitional House’s property.
_____ 14. Smoking is permitted in designated smoking areas ONLY. Residents may not smoke in their room at any time. Violation could result in a $25.00 fine or dismissal from the program.
_____ 18. Any medication must be up-dated through the Program Manager or Med Technician and kept in the Med Room. Medication times for Transitional Residents:
7:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00pm and 8:30pm. Exceptions will ONLY be made for those who work early or late hours or when approved by the Program Manager. No medications are to be taken with the resident unless approved by the Program Manager. Anyone coming to get their meds 30 minutes late will have to wait until the next med time and receive a write-up.
_____ 19. To see the Program Manager, the resident must put in a request with the Monitor who will then set an appointment for a meeting.
_____ 20. Residents are expected to keep and be on time for all appointments with staff or notify them immediately if there is an emergency so the appointment can be rescheduled. Anyone missing an appointment will be given a write-up. Continued missing of appointments will result in a Behavioral Contract.
_____ 21. Peer Support and personal development meetings onsite are mandatory. If the resident misses a meeting without being excused by the Program Manager, the first time will be a written warning, the second a write-up, and the third a behavioral contract. The Program Manager must be given a 48-hour notice of something that might interfere with any meetings in order to be properly excused (unless it is an emergency).
_____ 22. No pets allowed.
_____ 23. Resident rooms are to be neat and orderly. Beds are to be made at all times. Chores and personal belongings are to be put in order before 9:00 am. Residents who do not keep their living space clean or do their chores in a timely manner are subject to a fine or write-up each day they do not meet these responsibilities.
_____ 24. Due to limited bedroom space, each resident will only be allowed to keep 5 outfits, 2 coats, 3 – 4 pairs of shoes and minimal personal items in their possession at any one time. All other possessions will have to be stored off STSG Transitional Houses’ property.
_____ 25. The average stay is 90 days to 120 days. Residents are committing to a minimum of 90 days in our program.
_____ 26. Residents and Staff agree and understand that any information about a client or STSG Transitional Houses is confidential and should not be disclosed to anyone outside of STSG Transitional Houses, including their sponsor. Staff at STSG Transitional Houses understand the importance of confidentiality and what information can be shared, how, and with whom. Upon admission this will be explained to you.
_____ 27. If a resident knows someone is breaking the rules, they are to report it to staff immediately. If they do not, they will be deemed as guilty as the person breaking the rules.
_____ 28. If a resident has concerns, they do not feel have been properly addressed, they can file a Grievance in writing. The procedure for doing so will be given to them by their Case Manager upon admission to STSG Transitional Houses.
I ___________________________ have read and initialed all of the rules (# 1 – 68) above and agree to commit at least ________ at STSG Transitional Houses. Any violation of stated rules may result in dismissal from the program and forfeiture of all funds.
Client Signature: ______________________________
Date: ____________________
Staff Signature: _______________________________
Date:____________________