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There will be no use or possession of alcohol and/or drugs while in residency at “The Lighthouse”. There will be no visitors allowed on “The Lighthouse’ property under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. All residents and visitors are subject to search by any means required or deemed necessary to insure compliance. Any violation will result in immediate dismissal and possible police intervention or prosecution.
•Attendance of Sunday morning Christian worship services once each week is mandatory. “The Lighthouse” is based on Christian principles and the study of and glorification of our Lord is a contingency of your residency.
•Active participation in the AA/NA program is mandatory. Each resident is required to have a sponsor approved by the Manager. (The Manager will not act as a sponsor.) Each resident will work the 12 steps in order and provide documentation thereof. Sponsors will be contacted by residents on a regular basis and meet with the Manager when requested. A minimum of five (5) AA/NA meetings is required per week with the only exception being if a Wednesday Christian worship is attended.
•There will no profane language allowed by residents or visitors. Resident violations will result in occupancy review and visitor violations will result in removal from the property.
•Visitation policy is as follows:
oVisitors are welcome with the approval from the Manager from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM each day. No visitor may enter after 10:00 PM.
oApproved sponsors will be allowed at all times with notification to the Manager.
oVisitation by friends will be in the common area, porch or yard only. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 11:00 PM Saturday and from 10:30 AM until 6:00 PM Sunday. All visitors must be approved by the Manager and are required to sign in and out. Visitors will never be allowed in the sleeping quarters at “The Lighthouse”. There will be no exceptions to this policy and violations will result in immediate dismissal.
oVisitors will respect all residency agreements and conduct themselves in a manner in keeping with the Christian values of “The Lighthouse”. Copies of signed agreements will be made available to all visitors. There will be no hesitation by the Manager in expelling a visitor from the premises who does not respect the recovery of each resident and the Christian environment of “The Lighthouse. This decision is solely at the Manager’s discretion.
•Curfew is 11:00 PM Sunday – Thursday and 12:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Residents will sign in and out. Exceptions to curfew will only be for shift work and must be documented by pay stubs, including a supervisor’s signature. Failure to comply with curfew will result in residency review.
•All entrance doors to “The Lighthouse” will be locked at 10:00 PM each night.
•Residents will, at all times, keep their sleeping quarters clean and orderly. Beds will be made each morning and inspections will be conducted by the Manager. Consistent violators will be dismissed.
•Residents will be responsible for their personal hygiene and will shower each day. Facial hair will be neat and trimmed at all times. All clothing and bed linens will be washed regularly. Personal hygiene articles will be stored neatly, out of sight and bathrooms will be kept sanitary at all times.
•Common areas will be kept spotless and each resident will be responsible for cleanliness and organization at all times.
•Meal preparation is the responsibility of each resident and all pots, pans, dishes, etc. will be washed and put in the proper storage area after each use. All garbage will be deposited in the proper container and removed to the outside collection area when full.
•The Manager must be notified of any medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, that are being taken and certain prescription medications will be dispensed only by management. Use of any mind or mood altering medications is not allowed and will result in the resident’s dismissal.
•Duties such as house cleaning, yard work and general property maintenance will be assigned on a rotating basis by the manager and will be performed on a timely basis. Failure to cooperate will result in dismissal.
•Smoking or the use of tobacco products is not permitted inside “The Lighthouse”. Cigarette butts are to be disposed of in containers provided and never thrown on the ground.
•Gambling is prohibited. This includes lottery tickets.
•There will be no solicitation by residents or visitors or personal loans.
•Residents will dress appropriately at all times.
oClothing containing references to drugs, alcohol or lewd behavior is prohibited;
oShirt tails must be tucked in when leaving the sleeping quarters;
oSleeveless shirts are prohibited;
oShirts must be worn outdoors;
oWarm-up pants must contain pockets and be loose-fitting;
oShort pants can be no shorter than Two (2) inches above the knee;
oResidents are responsible for the dress of their visitors and any guest not respecting the dress code will be asked to leave.
•A telephone in the common area is provided for local access. Long distance calls are to be made with e calling cards or collect. If a private telephone is desired, it will be the financial responsibility of the resident.
•Television cable service in sleeping quarters will be the responsibility of the resident.
•THIS IS A CHRISTIAN HOME. Only Christian music will be allowed on the property. No exceptions. THIS IS A CHRISTIAN HOME. Television programming will be monitored for content.
•There will be no additional tattoos or body piercing while in residence at “The Lighthouse”. There will be no body piercing jewelry worn while at The Lighthouse.
•All residents will attend the weekly community meeting as scheduled by Management. Required information will include but not limited to: Christian worship services, attended, AA/NA meetings, sponsor contacts, employment and maintenance of “The Lighthouse”.
•Residents of “The Lighthouse” may not have an intimate relationship while in residency at “The Lighthouse” with current or past residents of “The Lighthouse” or Faith Home.
•While in residency at “The Lighthouse”, single residents will maintain a celibate lifestyle. Married residents will be private about their intimate relations with their spouse.
•There are no pets allowed at “The Lighthouse”.
•Residents will attend graduation services at Faith Home for the first four (4) weeks of residency at “The Lighthouse”.
•Residents who allow program fees to become four (4) weeks in arrears will be subject to dismissal.
•Personal property left unclaimed after seven (7) days of vacating the Lighthouse will be given to Faith Home for disposal at that facilities discretion.
“The Lighthouse” Board of Trustees/Management reserves the right dismiss any resident for non-payment and/or any conduct not deemed in keeping with the goals or values of the program of recovery set forth by “The Lighthouse”.
