Everyone must abide by these rules at all times while staying here

• We believe a man can remain drug-free without relapse. Therefore, a positive drug test or refusal to take and pay for a lab test will result in dismissal with no return allowed.
• If a test is disputed, the test will be sent to a lab for verification at a cost of $75 to the resident. If the test comes back negative, Isaiah House will refund the fee to the resident.
• Stealing inside or outside of Isaiah House will result in dismissal.
• NO dating, male or female, allowed while a resident of Isaiah House.
• NO inappropriate physical contact, speech, or gestures with any male or female on Isaiah House premises at any 12 -Step meeting or anyplace else allowed.
• No pornography of any kind including movies, magazines, or on your phone
• Any man leaving premises without proper permission or not returning by curfew will be dismissed.
• ANY MAN WHO ISN’T WHERE HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE WILL BE DISMISSED
• Any man physically or verbally assaulting another resident will be dismissed.
• No Kratom use allowed or any other mind-altering substances. Immediate dismissal.
• If you sneak a phone you will be asked to leave.

Please note that any of the above will result in immediate dismissal, no exceptions!

• To qualify for weekend passes, you must have your rent completely current, have no current write-ups, and be progressing on your 12 steps.
• No ongoing Narcotic meds allowed.
• The curfew is 11 pm, please be in your rooms. To smoke go out back to the smoking deck.
• If you need to smoke after 11 pm go out the back door, then to the smoking deck
• Non-perishable snacks and drinks (with lids only) may be kept in a closed container in your room.
• No man qualifies for Food Stamps while at Isaiah House. Food Stamp cards must be turned in.
• Energy drinks or any over-the-counter energy products are not allowed.
• Eating or drinking in any of the vehicles is not allowed.
• NO meals from the kitchen or any restaurant are to be eaten in your rooms.
• Breakfast 6 am-9 am. Lunch is from 11 am – 12 pm. Dinner 6:00 (except Saturdays)
• Only residents of Isaiah House are allowed in residential areas unless approved by staff.
• NO tobacco uses of any kind inside any Isaiah House building or vehicles.
• No vaping or electronic cigarettes of any kind are allowed.
• NO firearms or weapons of any kind are allowed on the premises! Pocket knives are allowed.
• NO offensive music is allowed. Music may be restricted at the discretion of the staff.
• You must have permission from Staff before leaving Isaiah House property.
• There will be no disrespect to staff or anyone staying at Isaiah House at any time.
• Everyone will be assigned chores to help keep the facility clean & in working order.
• Everyone must brush their teeth, shower daily & clean the bathroom after each use.
• Phone calls made and received from the resident line. Long distance phone card needed to place long-distance calls
• No cell phones are allowed for six months.
• Cell phones are not to be at 12-Step meetings, church, Isaiah House meetings, or the dinner table. Anyone doing so will have their phone removed until they leave
• All residents’ appointments must be reported to the staff for scheduling.
• All info from your Dr. must be disclosed to Ed and Sally Jeffery on the HIPAA form.
• Men are not allowed to ride in vehicles with women unless permitted by staff.
• Get-up time is 8:00 am on weekdays and your bed must be made immediately.
• You must be modestly dressed before leaving the sleeping area (shirt w/sleeves, pants). No pajamas or workout tank tops.
• Sheets, pillowcases, clothes, washcloths & towels are washed weekly as scheduled.
• Offices are to be entered only with staff permission and when the staff is present.
• Do not touch others’ belongings without permission from the person.
• No man should enter another man’s room without permission, or enter when no one is in the room.
• Bumming of food, money, or cigarettes from other residents is not acceptable!
• Do not adjust the thermostat. See the Director with concerns about the temperature.
• NO foul language or slang is tolerated.
• Transportation for residents is provided for work, meetings, doctors, church, social services, and court. Walmart runs will once a week. Get everything you need for the week at this time. Only church runs will be made on Sundays.
• Out-of-town runs will be 15 cents per mile plus gas expenses.
• If staff suspects that you have used, you will be searched or drug tested.
• Mon.-Fri. no TV watching or napping between 9 am & 3 pm. (exceptions allowed with staff permission)
• No TV is on after 11 pm Sunday through Thursday. TV’s on after 11 pm allowed on Friday and Saturday only if all roommates agree.
• Do not leave clothes lying around, put them in drawers, closets, or dirty clothes baskets!
• Laundry is done between 8 am & 10 pm Monday thru Saturday. NO exceptions!
• Empty your trashcans as needed, taking all recyclable items to recycle bin.
• Label your personal items in outside refrigerators & clean up after yourself.
• If you are going to be late for dinner, call to request a meal saved for you.
• If rent is behind, do not spend money on fast foods, sodas, candy, etc., or put in a pass request.
• If you leave without proper release, your belongings will be bagged & put on the breezeway for 3 days.
• No refund of fees is given unless you paid for more than one week.

Our discipline program is as follows:

1st time you get a verbal warning in writing!

2nd time you get a written warning!

3rd time you get to leave!

Isaiah House reserves the right to expel a resident for any violation of any rule