What to expect

When you are approved to live at Hope Street a move-in day and time will be agreed upon.  Move-in days can only be changed with approval from the staff.  

1. When you arrive the first step is a UA.  If your UA is not clean you cannot move in.

2. After your successful UA, your belongings will be searched by a staff member before moving them into your room, while in your presence.

3. At Hope Street space in closets and dressers is limited, and storage is shared with your roommate(s); please be aware of this as you plan what to bring.

Hope Street is a zero-tolerance, substance-free home. 

• Days 1-7: Blackout; no personal cell phone or laptops; cannot leave the house without RA or approval. Allowed activities with RA or senior resident are meetings, grocery store, and pre-existing appointments already scheduled before moving in

• Day 1-30: No overnights away from Hope Street.

• Day 31-90: Two single overnights monthly, may not be consecutive, must submit a request

• Day 91-180: Two 2-night overnights monthly, may not be consecutive, must submit a request

• Beyond 6 months: submit a request to RA, must submit a request

• Day 1-90: daily meetings required

• Day 91 through 6 months for those with jobs or attending school: 5 meetings/per week 

• Day 91 through 6 months if not employed or in school: daily meetings 

• 6 months and beyond a minimum of 3 meetings/week 

• Residents are expected to obtain and work with a sponsor

• At least 5 meetings each week must be in-person meetings

• Sun-Thurs: 10:00 pm

• Fri-Sat: 11:00 pm

• Due to curfew, we are unable to accept residents who work all night or late-night shifts.

• If you anticipate being late you must call the senior resident

• All residents will be expected to comply with random UA drug tests.

• If requested to UA you may not leave the house and will have one hour to comply.

• Residents are required to complete 5 hours of community service each month. After 3 months of residency, if unemployed or not in school, 20 hours of community service are required.

• Confidentiality is always to be maintained.

• Physical violence directed at another person, person’s property, or Hope Street property is grounds for immediate termination. This includes threatening language and gestures.

• Destruction of property through acts of aggression or indifference will not be tolerated. The resident will be liable to meet the costs incurred by any damage done.

• You must keep yourself safe and hereby agree to report to Hope Street Staff any self-harming or suicidal thinking or intent.

• No weapons, fireworks, or firearms are allowed in the house or on the property.

• No smoking, chewing, or vaping is allowed in the house. Smoking, chewing, and vaping are permitted outside in the smoking area only; always use the cigarette butt cans.

• No candles, incense, or wax warmers are allowed in the house.

• Bedrooms are not locked at Hope Street. Hope Street is not responsible for anything lost or stolen. If you choose to lend or borrow money or possessions, you do so at your own risk.

• Theft of any kind will not be tolerated at Hope Street, and may be grounds for immediate termination. Theft includes use of toiletries that does not belong to you, taking of , personal belongings, or any food that is not your own.

• No Gambling. Casinos may be visited for non-gambling activities such as bowling or movies, upon approval from a recovery advocate.

• No going to bars, wineries, or other establishments where the primary activity is the sale or consumption of alcohol.

• If you suspect or know that another resident has been drinking, using drugs, hiding contraband, or engaging in non-recovery behavior, it is your responsibility to inform a Hope Street staff member.

• If you have a valid driver’s license, you may have one vehicle (in good working order) at Hope Street. Your vehicle must be insured and have current tabs. Please note that there is no parking provided, all parking is street parking only.

• No use of phrases or words with racist origins, and gendered or exclusive expressions and terms that could make residents feel excluded, threatened, or uncomfortable, even if unintended. This is grounds for immediate termination.

• No pornography.

• Residents will complete weekly chores.

• No dying of hair in the house.

• Hope Street encourages its residents to stay at least 9 months. This is not required, however, we believe that this time frame increases the likelihood of long-term sustainable recovery.

• Residents are not allowed to stay longer than 24 months.

At Hope Street, we know it can be hard to live in a community. Part of the change is learning to live in peace and work out our conflicts with respect and honesty. Disruptive behavior is detrimental to personal recovery and directly impacts the harmony within the house.

Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Disrespect and/or lying

• Bullying

• Drug talk/romanticizing

• Maintaining associations with people that partake in activities that are counterproductive to a recovery lifestyle

• Failure to comply with house rules

Disruptive behavior that impacts the community of Hope Street will be resolved through the following steps:

1. The behavior will be presented to the resident via the recovery advocate. The resident will then be expected to change that behavior. The recovery advocate will specify that it is an official verbal warning. Residents will receive two verbal warnings.

2. If the resident does not change her behavior, the recovery advocate will place the resident on a written contract for 30 days. This contract is between the resident and Hope Street.

3. If the resident fails to comply with their contract they will be asked to leave Hope Street. The resident will be expected to be out of the house by 5:00 p.m. that day. The resident may reapply after 30 days.

Each resident may be on no more than two written contracts over 6 months. If a resident needs a third contract, they will be asked to leave Hope Street. The resident may not reapply for 6 months.

In keeping with our commitment to provide a safe, supportive, and healing environment for all residents, Hope Street includes the following policy regarding interpersonal relationships among residents:

No Sexual or Romantic Relationships Policy: 

To maintain the integrity of our recovery environment and ensure that all residents can focus on their healing and personal growth without distractions or conflicts of interest, Hope Street strictly prohibits sexual or romantic relationships between current residents. This policy is designed to:

1. Prevent Conflicts and Distractions: Romantic or sexual relationships can introduce dynamics that are counterproductive to the recovery process, potentially leading to conflicts, distractions, or emotional turmoil that can derail personal progress.

2. Ensure Safety and Comfort: This policy is also in place to guarantee that all residents feel safe and comfortable within the community, without concerns of pressure, discomfort, or unwanted advances.

Enforcement and Compliance:

1. Reporting and Confidentiality: Residents are encouraged to report any concerns or violations of this policy to the Recovery Advocate or Executive Director, with assurance of confidentiality and non-retaliation.

2. Response and Resolution: Reports of policy violations will be taken seriously and investigated promptly. Actions, up to and including dismissal from the residence, may be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.

1. In the case of a fire, if possible and safe to do so inform other residents of the fire and of the need to evacuate the building.

2. Leave the building. Close all doors behind you.

3. Meet across the street from the house in the parking lot of Symmetry Massage Therapy.

4. Dial 911 to call the fire department.

5. Call Hope Street staff.

• Report all maintenance issues to Hope Street staff or senior resident.

• First Aid kits are located in each bathroom.

• Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detectors are not to be tampered with.

• Fire Extinguishers are located on each floor.

• Exit Signs are clearly labeled and posted.

• Hope Street shall ensure that employees and residents wash hands and any other skin with soap and water, or flush mucous membranes with water immediately or as soon as feasible following contact of such body areas with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

• Hope Street expects employees and residents who contract an infectious disease or are exposed to infected family members or other persons to stay home and seek medical attention if needed. Hope Street also expects these employees and residents to notify ED or Recovery Advocate as soon as possible of their exposure or illness.

• You are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of your room; this includes the daily making of your bed as well as weekly vacuuming and dusting.

• Chores are on a weekly rotating schedule, posted on Sundays, and are assigned to you by the Hope Street staff.

• Your assigned chores are your responsibility, there is to be no trading or bartering of chores and all chores are to be completed during non-quiet hours.

• When the chore is completed you are responsible to notify the senior resident and write the time completed on the board. Without this notification, your chore is considered incomplete.

• Community cleaning days will take place once a month.

• Residents will have set laundry days.

• Laundry must be done during non-quiet hours.

• We ask that you not leave your personal belongings in common areas

• You are responsible for cleaning up after yourself.

• Wash and replace any commonly used cooking or baking pots, pans, and utensils.

• Do not dump grease, coffee grounds, or any non-food items in the sink.

• There should never be dishes left in the sink.

• Food is not allowed in bedrooms.

• No one is allowed to put up anything on the walls without prior permission from Hope Street staff.

• Rooms at Hope Street are assigned and may not be changed without permission.

• There is to be no trading or rearranging of furniture or furnishings.

• You are not allowed to enter another resident’s room unless the resident is home and invites you to do so.

• Rooms and personal belongings may be searched by Hope Street staff at any time.

• Hope Street reserves the right to change rooms and/or roommates at any time.

• Guests must be clean and sober.

• No male guests unless preapproved by recovery advocate.

• Guests in common areas only, no bedrooms

• Guests must not use laundry facilities or showers

• Guest Hours:

o Sunday - Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

o Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

• Narcotic pain medications are only allowed in emergencies, under a doctor’s direct supervision with a prescribed end date. 

• All narcotics, any amphetamine-based medications, and any MAT medications (i.e. Suboxone) will be kept in a locked environment that can only be accessed by Hope Street staff. You are responsible for contacting staff to arrange for immediate medication lock-up upon receiving said medications.

• Misuse of any medications is cause for termination of residency.

• If medically necessary, syringes must be kept in your locked med box.  Injections must be performed in the bathroom and out of sight of others.  Syringes, pens, caps, and testing strips must be disposed of in an approved “sharps” container. 

• All other medications, including over-the-counter medications, must be kept in a locked med box provided by Hope Street and will be subject to random pill counts.

• Sharing prescription medications is a felony and not allowed at Hope Street.

• If you have a prescribed medication change or medication discontinue the Recovery Advocate must be notified with a written letter from your doctor.

• At Hope Street, we begin our day with a required Morning Meditation.

• Weekly House Meetings at Hope Street are closed and are mandatory.

• Quiet Hours at Hope Street are as follows: Sunday thru Thursday 9:00 pm - 7:00 am and Friday thru Saturday 10:00 pm - 8:00 am.

• Residents must meet with the recovery advocate weekly, this may be 1-3 times a week depending on the need.

• Hope Street provides a communal TV, DVD Player, and Streaming Service.

• No personal TVs are allowed in bedrooms.

• Internet is provided for you by Hope Street; it is for resident use only. The wi-fi password is not to be given out.

• There is no downloading of any material or programs onto Hope Street-owned devices, without permission.

• There is no use of social media on Hope Street-owned devices.

• The phone at Hope Street is available for all residents’ use; please do not give out any information regarding your housemates.

• The phone is to be answered with a hello, not “This is Hope Street.”

• Hope Street provides a communal TV, DVD Player, and Streaming Service.

• No personal TVs are allowed in bedrooms.

• Internet is provided for you by Hope Street; it is for resident use only. The wi-fi password is not to be given out.

• There is no downloading of any material or programs onto Hope Street-owned devices, without permission.

• There is no use of social media on Hope Street-owned devices.

• The phone at Hope Street is available for all residents’ use; please do not give out any information regarding your housemates.

• The phone is to be answered with a hello, not “This is Hope Street.”

1. The grievance process for a resident is to talk to the senior resident and/or recovery advocate.

2. If the situation has not been resolved then bring the issue to the executive director.

3. If the issue still has not been resolved, report it to the president of the board of directors.

Relapses are discovered through random UAs; random pill counts or self-disclosure.  Any relapse can result up to a 30-day vacancy requirement; after the 30-day vacancy, you can apply for readmission.  You MAY have as little as 30 minutes to vacate Hope Street property upon relapse.  Any personal belongings left behind will be held for 45 days before being donated to a local non-profit charity. Anyone who self-discloses will have their bed held, keep in mind that this is no guarantee for re-admittance.

If you produce a positive UA and state that you have not used, a control test will be done.  If the control test shows that there is still a positive result, you can choose to have a UA sent to an outside lab for testing. You will be required to vacate the house until Hope Street staff receives your lab results.  If the lab results are negative, you will be allowed to move back into the house.  If the lab results are positive, you will be required to vacate the house for an additional 30 days before you can re-apply for readmission.

If you wish to apply for re-admission you will be required to actively participate in an individual recovery plan created for you by the Recovery Advocate.  While relapse does require up to a 30-day vacancy, with a negative UA, you will still be able to participate in programming at Hope Street as well as any house functions.  After 30 days, you will have to partake in an interview process with Hope Street staff and all current residents.  A second relapse will result in an immediate vacancy, and you will not be able to reapply for up to one year.

• Program fees/rent are $600 per month, plus a $100 move in fee.

• The fee is due 1st of the month if not received by the 5th, a $20 late fee is added.

• If neither is paid by the 5th of the following month, you will be asked to leave Hope Street.

• If your residency is terminated, or you choose to no longer live at Hope Street, the current month’s rent is non-refundable.

• Repeated late payments may be cause for dismissal.

• Acceptable forms of payment consist of money orders and/or agency payments.