These rules are not meant to control you. They are designed to build the discipline, accountability, and healthy habits that support lasting recovery. Every resident is expected to understand and consistently follow these standards. The rules below summarize the full Resident Agreement you will review and sign.​

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A.  DRUGS & ALCOHOL POLICY:

​NO DRUG USE OR ALCOHOL USE – INCLUDING MARIJUANA This is a recovery supportive housing program. Absolutely no drugs or alcohol is allowed with the exception of prescribed meds. 

​1. You are not allowed to use or possess alcohol, drugs, medications not prescribed to you, or drug paraphernalia.

2. If you supply or give drugs or alcohol to another resident or are caught dealing drugs on or off property, we reserve the right to ask you to move out immediately. (Your belongings need removed within 24 hours.)

3. If you have a slip and use drugs or alcohol, you must self-report immediately to Shalom Housing team and your drug court team. Not disclosing honestly will places your housing at risk.

4. You will have a baseline urine drug test (UA) when you arrive. Random housing UA’s will be conducted. The house manager or any resident may request a random UA. Failure to take a UA when asked may lead to a housing exit. We randomly UA an entire house.

5. If you use someone else’s urine sample or synthetic (store bought) urine for your UA, you will be exited immediately.

6. The results of your housing UAs will be recorded and signed each time.

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B.  SMOKING

​Do not smoke in your room or anywhere in the house. Smoking is only allowed outside in the backyard. Please clean up your smoking materials. There will be a designated place in the back patio.

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C. HOUSE CARE

1. Immediately clean up any area you use (Kitchen, Bathroom, and Common area). It is expected that you will thoroughly clean the bathroom after your use. We provide bleach in the house for sanitizing surfaces.

2. TOILET: Nothing else should be flushed down the toilet except toilet paper. 

3. HOUSE CHORES: You are expected to participate in house chores, and they will be assigned weekly. The chore list is in the kitchen. If you cannot do your chore, you need to make arrangements with another resident to cover it for you. The house will be deep cleaned by residents every week. Chores will include thorough cleanup of common areas (kitchens, bathrooms, living room). Each tenant is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and for participating in communal chores as assigned.

4. UTILITIES and GARBAGE: Energy conservation is everyone’s responsibility. Garbage must go out. It is up to everyone to make sure the garbage bins are placed on the curb on designated days and brought in when emptied.

5. House manager will inspect each room each week and provide a report card.

6. PROPERTY DAMAGE: If you intentionally damage the house, you will pay for the damage and be removed.

7. CARS: If you own a vehicle, it must be functioning and not in disrepair (leaking oil, smoking) and you must also have proof of license and insurance. Parking is first come first served. There is no assigned parking. If you damage someone’s car or someone else damages your car, it is your responsibility. We do not get involved.

8. The computer and printer are to remain in the common area at all times.

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​D. PERSONAL POSSESSIONS

1. You are not allowed to possess guns, knives, or other weapons in the house.

2. Shalom House is not responsible for your personal property.

3. You must identify any valuable personal property and keep them in your lockbox with a list of items and pictures.

4. If you borrow and loan- it is at your own risk. Residents are responsible for their own security and the security of their possessions. Residents storing personal belongings in common areas store them at their own risk.

5. Stealing is a cause for an exit. Bringing stolen goods into the house is stealing. Taking someone’s medication is stealing. Using someone else's credit card without permission is stealing. You will be asked to move out if you steal.

6. FOOD: Taking someone else’s food is stealing. You must ask about taking items in the refrigerator or food located elsewhere. We frequently have food donations for the entire house. Please be sure you understand if something is community food or personal food.

7. PROPERTY STORAGE: Any property left behind after moving out or abandoning your unit will be disposed of in 3 days if you do not make arrangements for it. We do not have the ability to store property, so please make arrangements to have someone collect your items if you cannot do so yourself.

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E. CAUSES FOR EXIT - REASONS FOR TERMINATION OF RESIDENCY

​Immediate termination of residency may result from any of the following behaviors - TO PROTECT ALL RESIDENTS:

​1. Possession of guns, knives, other weapons. 

2. Physical or vocal violence or threats of any kind. This includes threats made by your approved guests. 

3. Breaching the safety of the house, including giving your entry code to someone else or letting them in on your code. 

4. Use or possession of alcohol, drugs, medications not prescribed to you, or drug paraphernalia. 

5. Failure to report use of drugs or alcohol to Shalom House team. 

6. Dealing drugs on or off the property. 

7. Abuse of over the counter or prescription medications. 

8. Possession of stolen goods or any theft. 

9. Non-residents on the property without prior arrangement with the manager.

10. Repeated Violation of curfew. 

11. Repeated Violation of house rules. 

12. Damaging the house intentionally. 

13. Soliciting money from other residents.

14. Nonpayment of program fees without prior arrangement.

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*** NO CALL – NO SHOW: For your safety and the well-being of the household, any resident who is absent for 48 hours without contacting the house manager will be considered to have abandoned their housing. If you expect to be away for more than 24 hours, please notify the house manager in advance. If an unexpected situation prevents you from returning by curfew, contact the house manager as soon as possible.​​

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