Isaiah House Rules AUGUST 2, 2011
Everyone must abide by these rules at all times while staying here
Breaking any one of rules 1-5 will result in immediate dismissal
- We believe a man can remain drug free without relapse. Therefore a positive drug test or refusal to take a drug test will apply with no return allowed. If a test is disputed, any man may have his specimen sent to the lab at a cost to him of $50 for absolute test confirmation.
- Stealing inside or outside of Isaiah House.
- NO inappropriate physical contact, speech, or gestures with any females on Isaiah House premises.
- Any man leaving the property without proper permission and/or any man not returning by curfew. (Acceptable late reasons will be considered, if the director is notified before curfew)
- No fighting (ALL PARTICIPANTS)
Additional House Rules:
- No refund of fees given
- No ongoing Narcotic meds allowed. All other prescription meds will be kept in the Office and dispensed as prescribed.
- Staff hours 6am-11pm. But staff is here 24 hours/day 7 days per week
- Curfew is 11 pm, please be in your bedroom and quiet after this time.
- Only resident of Isaiah House are allowed in residency areas, unless approved by staff.
- NO alcohol, drugs or abuse of prescription medications
- NO tobacco use of any kind inside any Isaiah House building or vehicles.
- NO firearms or weapons of any kind are allowed on premises; all personal belongings will be searched when you arrive.
- NO offensive music allowed. Music may be restricted at the discretion of the staff.
- NO one is to leave premises without talking to a staff member about their itinerary and
listing same on the board. - There will be no disrespect of staff or anyone staying at Isaiah House at any time.
- Eating or drinking in any of the vehicles is regulated by circumstances.
- NO meals from the kitchen are allowed in any area except kitchen, dining room and smoking area.
- Breakfast and lunches vary with work schedules – a sack lunch will be supplied to take to work with you. Dinner hours vary between 6:00 to 7:00pm (except Saturday)
- Do not take food, from the kitchen, to your rooms to eat at any time. Personal non-perishable snacks and drinks are allowed and may be kept in a closed container in your room.
- NO empty or uncovered containers in fridge (wrap, cover or put in container all open food). All Dairy, meat and leftovers must be dated.
- Everyone will be assigned chores to help keep the facility clean & in working order. In addition special projects will be required as needed.
- Everyone must brush teeth & shower daily (w/soap, shampoo & toothpaste) & the
bathroom must be cleaned of personal items after each use. - Phone in resident area is for local calls only. (No incoming or outgoing calls before 9:00am or after 10:00pm.) An answering machine is provided, please write down notes for your brothers. Long Distance and local calls may be made on the phone by the computer.
- Do not answer the main phone, unless asked by a staff member.
- All non driving residents appointments I.e. Doctor, Lawyer, Interviews must be reported to the staff for scheduling.
- All information from your doctor must be disclosed to Director or Assistant Director. You are to list Ed Jeffery as a person to share your medical information with on the HEPA form at the doctor’s office.
- Men are not allowed to ride in vehicles with women unless given permission by staff.
- Beds must be made neatly as soon as you get up. No sleeping on top of blankets. Sleep on bed sheets.
- Everyone must be modestly dressed before leaving sleeping area (shirt w/sleeves, pants). No pajamas or sleeveless undershirts allowed outside of bedroom.
- Sunday morning church is required. All men are to write the church you are attending on the far right block of the daily board.
- If you require transportation outside of Ellijay (other than Blue Ridge or Jasper), you may have to pay for your own transportation (Gas price plus $.62/mile for vehicle)
- Turn off all electric & water when not in use (help us keep the overhead down).
- Sheets, blankets, clothes & towels must be washed once a week. Laundry is currently being done by each individual per the schedule posted on the laundry room door.
- On day of departure all drawers are to be cleaned out and all linens must be cleaned, folded & stored in the dresser assigned to that bed.
- The staff bedroom and bathroom are off limits. Offices are to be entered only with staff permission and when the staff is present.
- Don’t touch other people’s property.
- Bumming of food, money or cigarettes from other residents is not an acceptable activity.
- Do not adjust the thermostat. See the Director with concerns about the temperature.
- NO foul language or slang tolerated.
- No using the phone or texting during Isaiah House meals, during church, or during any meetings. This includes recovery meetings in the community.
- Must have prior approval from staff before putting up anything on walls, dressers or beds.
- Transportation for non driving residents provided for work, meetings, doctor, church, social services, and court. Wal-Mart runs will be done after the HOUSE meeting on TUESDAYS and on FRIDAYS AFTER THE AA MEETING. Only church runs will be made on Sundays.
- Shopping is a privilege. If returning from shopping and staff is suspect, you will be searched and/or drug tested.
- If you choose to leave without taking your personal belongings, they will be bagged and placed on the back breezeway. (they will be disposed of after 90 days)
- No video games, pets or personal computers allowed.
- Rules are subject to and will change from time to time. Residents will be notified, given an explanation and copy of the new rules.
