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Christian 12 Step Drug Alcohol Abuse Treatment Center Guidlines and Rules

 

Resources and Links

Drugs and Addiction in General	http://www.nida.nih.gov/nidahome.html
Health and Drug Abuse	http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugabuse.html
Wiki about Substance Abuse	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_abuse
Science of Addiction	http://drugabuse.gov/scienceofaddiction/
Teens and Addiction	http://drugabuse.gov/scienceofaddiction/

Christian Drug Alcohol Rehab

BASIC GUIDELINES AND POLICIES

1. If a resident needs to be transported to or from the airport or bus station there will be a charge. Please discuss this in advance with a staff member as soon as you are aware you will need a ride, so we will have time to plan.

2. Your picture will be taken when you come in.

3. No personal vehicles will be allowed on the premises.

4. No mood altering, over the counter enhancements or stimulants are allowed. Any aspirin or ibuprofen that you need will be provided.

5. If you are on prescription medication upon entering the program, you must make arrangements for continuation of that medication as long as you are in the program. If you desire to go off of the medication, you must have a doctor’s release stating that you no longer need the medication.

6. There is a zero tolerance policy for alcohol and other drugs anywhere on this property. We reserve the right to test for alcohol and other drugs anytime. We do give random drug screens. Anyone testing positive will not be allowed to stay. Room inspection may be conducted at any time.

7. Disrespectful behavior will not be allowed, and may result in dismissal. No profanity or obscene gestures will be tolerated.

8. We will not receive any packages that may be sent for you. They will be returned to sender.

9. Long pants and shirts with sleeves should be worn unless working outside, or working out in the weight room. Clothes should fit appropriately. No dragging, sagging, or holes in pants. Tanks tops or sleeveless shirts, flip-flops, shoes without a heel, pajamas [sleep wear], and sweat (running) pants are not permitted downstairs, during classes, groups, meetings, etc. Shirts should be tucked in. Residents are not to wear hats or head coverings in the building. No clothing that promotes alcohol, drugs, rock music, lewdness, or any unchristian ideas in general is allowed. On outings, the Staff member will clarify what is appropriate. In the evening after church or speaker, you can dress down.

10. Socks & shoes must be worn [and tied] at all times except slippers at bedtime. No bare or sock feet are permitted anywhere. The only exception is shower shoes directly to and from the showers.

11. Each man must have a standard haircut, off the ear and above the collar. Do not cut your own hair, or each other’s hair. We will occasionally plan trips to a barbershop.

12. No jewelry or body pierced ornaments. Only a wedding ring and/or a watch will be allowed.

13. No radios, cell phones, cassette players, DVD players, walkmans, headphones, cameras, etc. are permitted. Do not bring, have sent or buy at Wal-Mart any CD’s, DVD’s or VHS. Do not receive such things from Church members.

14. When shopping, you must check with the Staff member before checking out for approval on all items you intend to buy, so you will not have to return unapproved items after leaving the store.

15. Do not loan money or phone cards to other residents.

16. Residents must maintain their personal hygiene, which includes daily shaving [before 8:00], daily
shower, clean clothes, etc. Personal cleanliness is a must. If this becomes a problem, you will be asked to leave. Each man must shower every day, and in the evening hours only [after 4:00]. Please do not grow facial hair during your stay with us.

17. Linens and clothes must be washed once a week. Strip your bed down and wash the sheets and pillowcase weekly. Beds must have sheets at all times, unless they are in the washer or dryer.

18. If you need something, please consult with staff. Do not go directly to a church, church member or speaker without Our Master's Camp staff permission. With most items or problems, we will be able to help you, or put you in touch with the proper agency. Don’t hesitate to ask.

19. Everyone staying here is responsible for helping clean up; please do your part. Please clean up after yourself. If you see something dirty or that needs cleaning, please be the one to do it; don’t leave it for the ‘next guy.’ When doing assigned cleanup, please check with a Staff member when you are done, to make sure you have done it properly.

20. Do not feed any of the animals on the property, including any of the dogs. Staff members will take care of feeding and taking care of the pets. Please do not buy any items for the pets.

21. Please do not write or draw on the chalkboards or white board without permission.

22. Our Master's Camp or Providence Ministries is not responsible for accidents that happen to you or your property.

23. It is to everyone’s best interest to report violations of Our Master's Camp’s rules and regulations to the Staff.

24. No fighting. Any physical contact or disrespect with other residents, Staff or volunteers could result in dismissal.

25. Cigarettes are the only form of tobacco use allowed. No roll it yourself cigarettes are allowed. Smoking is allowed only outside behind the main building in the smoking area. Please use butt cans. We do not permit smoking anywhere in the building or vehicles. Do not smoke on the upstairs landing. However, you can smoke while working outside, or fishing. Please do not leave your cigarette butts lying around – put them where they belong. Do not smoke in any parking areas around the Mission’s van [including at Wal-Mart]. When at Church [Sunday morning and evening, and Wednesday evening], do not smoke before or after the Church service. You may smoke between Sunday School and the Church service on Sunday morning in the designated area. Please smoke in the proper place at the Camp before and after Church.

26. No eating or drinking in the van, unless approved by a Staff member in special circumstances.

27. Residents must have permission to go to the lake or to go walking away from the building. You must get permission from a staff member and sign out on the sign-out sheet [both verbal and written permission]. Only two people are allowed in a boat (no more or less) and both must have a life jacket. Do not go beyond the stone culvert to the other side of the lake, or the gate near the boats.

28. Residents are not to enter “No Fly Zones” or “Red Zones” [off limits]. Residents are not to use tools or equipment, of any kind, without permission. All of the workshop area is a “Red Zone.”

29. During the week [Monday – Friday], recreation room hours are from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM, and again after the guest speaker has left until 9:45, unless Staff approves otherwise. On Saturday and Sunday, the recreation room opens at 7:00 AM.

30. A resident may use the phone once after arriving, to inform his family that he has arrived safely.

31. After two weeks [starting on your 15th day] you may make one (1) fifteen (15) minute call each day (seven days a week). You must get the phone from the dorm leader or other staff member, and return it within 15 minutes. Failure to return the phone within 15 minutes may result in the loss of your phone privileges for a period of time.

32. Calls can be made after 5:00 p.m. until 9:45 PM, Monday through Saturday. You will be able to use the phone on Sunday, after morning church and until 9:45 PM.

33. We have found that calling previous residents can be damaging to those in recovery, therefore, this is not allowed.

34. All visitors should dress modestly. Please pass this on to family members who will be visiting you.

35. Starting on your third weekend, a resident may have visitors on Sunday only, and are allowed to leave the grounds with their immediate families (father, mother, sister, brother, wife, or approved preacher or male sponsor). Residents may not leave with other residents or their families, or graduates.

36. Any resident going out for Sunday visits must request a “Day-Pass Form” on or before Friday.

37. If the family chooses to attend Church with us, you may leave with them from there if the “Day-Pass Form” has been signed. You must ride the van to church, but your family may follow the van to the Church. You must return to the Camp before 4:30 PM. Check in with the Dorm Leader, and leave all packages and items in the office that you bring from your pass. They will be checked back out to you on Monday. Your family must leave as soon as they bring you back, after signing you in.

38. After Church services, please go immediately to the van, unless instructed differently by a Staff Member.

Dorm Rules

39. During the week, lights come on at 6:00 AM. Everyone is to be awake and out of bed by 6:30 AM. All rooms must be clean, and beds must be made before 7:00 AM. Rooms are expected to be clean and well kept throughout the day. Please vacuum your rooms, including under your bed. You may not lie down on the beds or couches from 6:30 AM until after 4:00 PM.

40. Keep all of your belongings on your side of the room, even if you do not have a roommate. Do not allow your stuff to overflow to the other side of the room. You are only allowed to have one mattress on your bed. Anything out of place in your room may be subject to being confiscated.

41. No one is allowed outside of the building after dark [between official Sunset and Sunrise time], except in the smoking area.

42. Assembly/Quiet Time (8:15 AM – 8:45 AM) should be spent reading your Bible and praying alone, and spending quiet time with God, at the classroom tables, or the upstairs lounge. Do not be in your room, outside, smoking, watching TV, eating, doing chores, coming to the office, etc.

43. Overhead lights are to be off at 9:45 PM and all lights are to be off at 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday nights. On Friday and Saturday nights the overhead lights are to be off at 10:45 PM and all lights are to be off at 11:00 PM. There should be no more visiting or talking once the overhead lights are out. Finish getting ready for bed during the 15 minutes before all lights out. Everything but the bathrooms will be closed down when the overhead lights are to be out.

44. No sleeping anywhere except in your assigned bed at night. You cannot be in another resident’s room after lights out.

45. No resident is allowed in another resident’s room, unless that resident is present.

46. No one is allowed in bed during the day unless sick. If a person is sick he will not be able to participate in any recreational activities for the entire day that he is sick. Be sure to get permission from a Staff member if you are sick and need to lie down.

47. All food and drinks must be consumed and left in the dining room only.

48. Be at all meals on time and be present for the blessing. You do not have to eat, but we expect you to be there on time, in case announcements need to be made.

49. No one is allowed in the kitchen without permission from Our Master's Camp staff.

50. Television is monitored by the Dorm Leader. This is a privilege, not a right. The TV will not be on until after 4:00 PM, and must be turned off at 10:00 PM weekdays, and 11:00 PM on Friday & Saturday nights, unless approved otherwise by a Staff member. Do not lie on the floor, or put cushions on the floor while watching TV. Sit [do not lie down] on the couches or chairs.

51. The moving of furniture around, in or out of a room is PROHIBITED. Do not move any furniture for any reason without permission. This includes mattresses.

52. When sitting in chairs, please keep your feet on the floor. Do not put your feet up on any furniture, walls, tables, etc. Do not tilt back in the chairs. Keep all four legs of the chair on the floor.

53. Do not lay down on the couches or sofas. Sit up in them so others can sit on the sofas.

54. During class times, groups, videos, speakers, and other meetings, there is to be no letter writing, drawing, doodling, cards or other games displayed on the table. Only class materials should be on the tables. There should be no sleeping or putting your head down during these times. Please sit straight up in your chairs – don’t slouch. If you have trouble staying awake, please stand up.

55. Please be on time, and remain seated while in groups, and other classes. Please be sure to use the bathroom at break times, and bring all Kleenex and all class materials prior to each class.

56. Please turn off all lights when you leave rooms, bathrooms or other areas that are not being used.

 

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Christian 12 Step Drug Alcohol Abuse Treatment Center Guidlines and Rules Program