Abbe’s Sanctuary
sanc·tu·ar·y [sangk-choo-er-ee] 1.a sacred or holy place.
This is the dictionary's definition of the word sanctuary. That is how we hope you look at this place you have chosen for your transition.
To ensure that everyone gets what they came for, there are some guidelines that are required while you reside here. These guidelines should also be viewed as tools for you to use as you make your way back into the mainstream sense of living!
Living Quarters Guidelines
1. Rent is due every week ($115.00). If you are on SSI your rent is due at once for the whole month. If you are late, there is a $25.00 late fee. It is important that you do not get more then $230.00 (two weeks) behind on your rent. The Sanctuary depends on this money for its operation. So we ask for your help in keeping your rent up to date.
2.We understand that you may have a medical condition that requires you to take prescription medication. We ask that you turn these in at the time of intake and inform the manager in detail of your condition and individual needs. Meds will be given to you as they were prescribed.
3.To ensure the up keep of our living quarters, daily chores will be assigned. The manager will inform you of your chores and they will be signed off on. Your chores are your responsibility.
If you cannot do them you will have to find someone to do them for you.
4. The interior living quarters is a smoke free environment. Outside in the back is where you may smoke. If you are caught smoking inside a fine will be imposed.
5.All residents are responsible for doing their own dishes. This means washing, drying and putting them away. Cleaning up behind yourself in all common areas is also required. We also ask that you make your bed as soon as you get up and keep all clothes, shoes, toiletries and any personnel belongings organized and within your own personnel space. Again please be considerate of those around you.
6. Any over the counter items such as inhalants, diet pills, sleeping aids, mouth washes with alcohol or any other stimulant or depressant are not allowed in our sanctuary. Also no energy drinks such as Monsters, Rock Star, Red Bulls,ect. All your toiletries will have to be approved by the manager.
7. Since living conditions are close and different people have different tastes, candles and incense are not appropriate for the Sanctuary.
8. While living at Abbe's Sanctuary for Women, Clients are not allowed to go into bars, nightclubs, casino's ect. Clients are expected to avoid any situation where drugs/alcohol are being used.
9. Guest are not allowed in bedrooms at any time.
10. Making sexual advances towards or having a sexual relationship with another client or staff member is grounds for IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL.
11. Abuse, physical or verbal, of any client, staff member or guest will not be tolerated. Any violence or threats will not be tolerated.
12. The use of vulgar obscene language is unacceptable.
13. There is no food allowed in the bedrooms.
14. Constant Negativity, gossip, or back stabbing WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. These behaviors WILL result in dismissal from Abbe's Sanctuary.
16. Clients are not allowed to lend money or cigarettes to other clients.
17. Any client that brings a car on property must provide management with proof of registration and Insurance.
Curfew and Residence Guidelines
1.It is required that you sign in and out whenever you leave or return. To maintain a drug/alcohol free environment it is important that we have general knowledge of your where abouts. Again you're here to achieve a better system of living.
2.The curfew times are as follows:
First 30days -7:00pm
30-60 days -9:00pm
60-120 days -10:00pm
120-end of stay -12:00pm
We can be somewhat flexible if your work schedules conflicts with these times.
3. Quite time in our sanctuary is 9:00pm to 7:00am Monday through Friday and 10:00pm to 7:00am Saturday and Sunday.
4. There is only one phone in the sanctuary so phone calls are limited to 15 minutes a call. If a call should come in while you are on the phone you need to answer it by saying hello, not Abbe's Sanctuary, and take a message. Please make every effort to give the appropriate message to the person who should receive it. You are not allowed to tell the caller If someone lives their or not. You only say she's not available.
5. Guests are allowed however you are responsible for them. Any disruptive behavior by your guests will reflect on you and can be cause for IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL. You are also responsible for cleaning up behind your guests. Guests are never allowed in to the bedrooms and the manager must have advanced noticed of their arrival.
6. Visiting hours are from 10:00am to 7:00pm. There are no exceptions.
7. Overnight passes are granted after the 30-day probationary period. You must be current on your rent and no write ups. You must give a 24-hour notice to receive an overnight pass.
Recovery Guidelines
We hope that this is the whole reason you are here! If you are sincere about your recovery you will understand the previous guidelines as well as the following requirements. Help us help you!
1. You must have a Job within your first week at the Sanctuary. If you are disabled we require you to do some sort of volunteer work or a day treatment program such as Terros or Nova full time. On the days you don't have Day treatment you are required to do 2 meetings. The purpose of this is obvious. You need to get back involved with society and other people. For some you this may bring up some fear. You have support here. If you need referrals of places to go they will be provided.
2. You are required to do 90meetings in 90 days. Three meetings a week are here at the house. Sun 6pm,Tues 7pm, Fri 7pm. You be given a sign off form and it will be checked. Any issues with meeting slips not being signed, either by sponsor or at meetings or the loss of a meeting slip, will result In 2 hours community service, and house restriction.
3. If there is a suspicion of relapse, you will take a UA; if it turns up positive (dirty) you will be asked to leave the house for three days. Upon your return you will be given another UA. If it is still positive (dirty) you will not be allowed back in. Anytime you have to take a UA, you will have to pay $4.00. You will also have to stay by the manager’s side until you are able to do your UA. You will have a 2hours time frame to take your UA.
4. If you are aware of a relapse and do not speak up you also will be considered to have relapsed and asked to leave. We are about staying clean and helping those around us do so as well!
5. Abbe's Sanctuary reserves the right to conduct a complete search at anytime of your belongings. That Includes your purse, and your vehicle.
If there are any questions about recovery or you need a meeting list please ask the manager. She is here to help you!
General Guidelines
Because excessive power bills could mean higher rents for everyone we ask the following:
1. Only run the dishwasher when it is full.
2. Only open the windows when it is cool enough to turn the A/C off. Or warm enough to turn the heater off.
3. Only use cold water for wash loads when possible. Please do not overstuff the washer.
4. Help keep lights off that do not need to be on. Please also stay aware of any appliances that are on and do not need to be.
Again, help us keep this affordable for everyone!
* All rules are subject to change or be adjusted per situation as management sees fit.