Roots Recovery Houses have limited storage space for each resident. Do not bring more than one carry-on sized suitcase and one backpack worth of personal belongings. Residents who arrive with more than the allowed amount of belongings will need to make immediate arrangements to transport any excess off the premises.
Cell phones, laptops, cars, dating, and social media are privileges that must be earned. Failure to uphold the Roots Recovery Houses Standards may result in the loss of these privileges at any time, regardless of the resident’s length of time in the program.
Cell phone usage is restricted for a minimum of thirty days and is contingent upon regular employment. This restriction will be lifted at the discretion of the house manager based on the resident’s progress and may last longer than 30 days.
No car for a minimum of 60 days. This restriction will be lifted at the discretion of the house manager based on the resident’s progress and may last longer than 60 days.
Follow any and all other rules as updated by staff.
Complete individually assigned chores at designated times.
Proper personal hygiene is mandatory.
Proper clothing must be worn at all times and will be determined by staff.
No new tattoos or piercings.
No pornography of any kind.
No physical altercations.
Noise levels will be kept to a reasonable level determined by staff. No instruments or music after 10:00 p.m.
Curfew is 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Be respectful of our neighbors.
Refusal to complete any drug screening is cause for expulsion.
All residents must attend the house meeting nightly Monday through Friday.
Roots Recovery community residents must pay their own way after the first month. All residents must find a job and work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Fees are $125.00 per week, if you are not paid weekly we will make the necessary adjustments.
Paid “side-work” (yard work, painting, etc.) is only permitted for residents who already have regular employment. Commissioned jobs are not permitted.
Residents may not work on Sundays. We attend many weekend events, and if you are scheduled to work Saturdays you must get the day off from work. Attendance at these events is mandatory.
Groceries are not included, residents will be provided with four $50.00 grocery cards for the first month, after that they will pay for their own food.
Failure to fully disclose any prescription medication, or the use of any prescribed medication not in accordance with the stated directions is grounds for immediate expulsion.
All personal items must be removed from the premises within 24 hours of completing your stay at Roots Recovery Houses LLC.