Program Rules

SLM: Sober Housing Rules

  1. No use of alcohol, drugs or any mood altering substances (including the use of supplements, steroids, energy drinks and mouth wash containing alcohol). Use and/or possession thereof, including paraphernalia, will result in the immediate termination of your lease. The only exceptions are medications taken under the care and direction of your recovery physician. (prior notification is required, including any changes.)
  2. Gambling in any form is not permitted. This includes poker, lotto and the loan of money or car to another resident.
  3. Profane or indecent language is not permitted.
  4. Pets or any type of animal are prohibited.
  5. Smoking is permitted in the outside areas and patio. Never smoke and/or use any tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco or dip) in the Apartments, gym or pool area and be considerate of others regarding smoking in permitted areas. No open flames in the apartments at any time. (no candles and/or incense).
  6. No physical confrontation or acting out – no yelling – no verbal or physical threats!
  7. Only the staff and residents are allowed on the premises. Any members of the opposite sex in your apartment for any reason, at any time, will result in the immediate termination of your lease.
  8. All activities should be quieted by midnight in respect for other residents. Hours should be reasonable and conducive to recovery.
  9. CURFEWS:
    Sunday thru Thursday 11:30 p.m.
    Friday thru Saturday 1:30 a.m.
    All Phase I residents 10:30 p.m. (daily)
    (do NOT leave Atlantic County, at any time, without a pass or notification)
  10. All residents are encouraged to work a diligent program of recovery.
    This includes:
    – Daily meetings of A.A. or N.A.
    – Get a sponsor and work the steps (AA or N.A.)
    – Get a home group and develop sober supports
    – Follow all aftercare recommendations made by your therapist and/or rehabilitation center.
  11. Each resident is responsible for their own personal cleanliness and laundry, as well as the general cleanliness of their apartment as assigned in the weekly community meetings.
  12. All residents should to be employed (within two weeks) on a full-time basis.
  13. All residents should attend the weekly community meetings: Mondays 8:30 p.m.
    (please adjust your schedule, accordingly.)