Mission Statement:

• A. Program Nature & Admission:

• Cedar Rise Recovery House is a recovery program, not rental housing. Residency is contingent upon rule compliance.
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• Rule violations may result in immediate dismissal and forfeiture of the security deposit.
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• Final admission decisions are made by the House Manager or Program Coordinator.
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B. Financial Requirements:

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• Program Fee: $600 per month
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• Security Deposit: $250 (refundable only with written 30-day notice, fees current, and exit in good standing)
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• Deposits are forfeited upon dismissal for rule violations.
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C. Transitional Period:

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• All residents complete a 30-day transitional phase, including one recovery workbook.
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• Failure to complete extends the transition.
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• Curfew during transition: 10:00 PM (unless approved).
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• Violations during this phase may result in restart or dismissal.
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D. Recovery Expectations:

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• Active participation in a personal recovery plan is required.
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• Minimum of 3 recovery meetings per week.
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• Sunday House Meetings are mandatory.
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• Residents must submit to drug/alcohol testing when requested. Refusal results in DISMISSAL.
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**E. Zero-Tolerance Policies:

***Immediate dismissal applies to:***

• **Substance use (including alcohol, illegal drugs, Kratom, or non-prescribed meds)
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• **Violence, threats, or intimidation
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• **Theft
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• **Verbal abuse or discrimination of any kind
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• **Weapons possession
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• **Sexual activity on property
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F. Substance Use Violations:

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• 1st offense: 
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• Restart transition + strike
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• 2nd offense: 
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• Second strike
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• 3rd offense: 
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• Relocation or dismissal
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• Dismissal = loss of deposit
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G. Prohibited Items & Behaviors:

• Alcohol, drugs, non-prescribed meds
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• Weapons
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• Alcohol-based products (mouthwash, sprays)
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• Candles, incense, unapproved heaters
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• Gambling, property damage, borrowing/lending money
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H. Visitors & Guests:

• No overnight guests
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• Visiting hours: 6:00–10:00 PM (Sat & Sun only)
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• Visitors remain in common areas only
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• Staff may restrict visitors to protect recovery
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I. Absences:

Without notice for 24 hours or more is considered voluntary termination.

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• J. Curfew (Post-Transition)

• 12:00 AM, unless otherwise approved Overnight passes require 24-hour notice and approval.
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K. Housekeeping & Living Standards:

• Residents complete assigned chores
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• Rooms must be kept clean and orderly
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• No food or drinks in bedrooms
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• No sleeping in common areas
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L. Personal Property:

• Belongings limited to assigned space (maximum: two garbage bags).
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M. Smoking & Safety:

• No smoking, vaping, or tobacco use inside
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• Residents must follow fire-safety and energy-conservation rules

N. Confidentiality & Conduct:

• Respect the privacy of all residents
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• Maintain respectful, recovery-focused behavior at all times

O. Resident Commitment:

Residents are expected to:

• * Maintain abstinence
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• * Take responsibility for actions
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• * Treat others with respect
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• * Contribute to the household
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• * Protect Cedar Rise property
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• * Build a stable foundation, emotionally, spiritually, and physically