QUICK BREAKDOWN OF HOUSE RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

Disclaimer: Advise clients they are responsible for reading the House  Expectations in there entirety in the first 72 hours Orientation Status

  1. The use, possession, or sale of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in immediate dismissal.
  2. Gambling of any kind is strictly prohibited on Pathway House property.
  3. All medications, including Administration-approved over-the-counter (OTC) medications, must be stored in a locked cabinet in the Tech Office. Medications are administered at the following times: 7:30 to 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM, 4:30 to 5:30 PM, and 8:30 to 9:30 PM. Failure to take prescribed medications at the designated times will result in receiving a 1.
  4. Visiting hours are on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Additional visitation times may be arranged through the client’s counselor upon request. Special accommodations will be made for county case managers, social workers, parole/probation officers, religious advisors, attorneys, physicians, and sponsors.

    All visitors are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and must sign in and out at the Tech Office. Visitors are only permitted in main floor common areas and designated outdoor smoking areas.

  5. Clients are only permitted in their assigned rooms. They are responsible for keeping their rooms neat and orderly at all times. Staff may conduct room inspections at any time. During the week, clients are expected to be out of their rooms by 8:00 AM.

  6. A house phone is available in the living room area for client use, allowing both incoming and outgoing calls. The phone number can be provided upon request by staff. Staff will not answer this phone. If a client is unavailable, callers may leave a message on the voicemail recorder provided.

  7. Each client will be assigned daily and weekly personal responsibilities, which must be completed in order to remain in good standing with the facility. Assignments will be posted on Thursday mornings. If a client is unable to fulfill their assigned responsibility due to other obligations, it is their responsibility to arrange appropriate coverage.

  8. Pathway House is a tobacco-free facility. The use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited inside the house by clients, staff, and visitors.

    Tobacco use is only permitted in the designated smoking area located at the rear of the property. Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly in the provided receptacles.

    Disposable vapes are permitted only in the designated smoking area. Refillable vapes, rolling cigarettes, and the possession of rolling supplies are not allowed inside resident bedrooms. Clients may check out rolling supplies from the tech on duty and must use them off property.

    The use of chewing tobacco and nicotine inhalers is not permitted anywhere inside the house.

  9. Mail will be collected from the mailbox daily by staff and will be available for client pickup in the technician office. Mail will not be held or forwarded for former clients.
  10. Pathway House is not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of client’s personal property. Abandoned items will be stored for 30 days and then donated to charity. Some items will be stored in locked storage  during the time of a clients stay i.e. luggage, cell phones, prohibited items
  11. Clients are required to respect Pathway House property during their stay, theft or damage of Pathway  House property is grounds for dismissal.
  12. Linens are provided for you and can be exchanged weekly during deep clean for fresh linens.
  13. Clients are expected to be at all meal roll calls, 7:00AM, 12:00PM and 6:00PM. Clients can only miss these  roll calls for work or a staff approved pass. Clients are prohibited from the kitchen unless they have an  assigned task which requires entry into the kitchen. All foods and beverages must be consumed in the dining  room.
  14. Go through the Orientation thoroughly as in the House Expectations
  15. Until you are “Off” restrictions, you can only leave for work, scheduled medical/therapy appointments  and for meetings. Clients can leave 15 minutes before the meeting begins and needs to be back on premises  15 minutes after the meeting ends. Once you are “Off” restrictions curfew is 10:00PM Sun-Thu, lights out at  11:00PM and 11:00PM Fri-Sat, lights out at 12:00AM.
  16. Dress code, no explicit language, inappropriate pictures, and sleeveless/revealing clothing. Hats’ hoods  and head coverings are not allowed inside the house, coats are not allowed to be worn during meals.
  17. Televisions can be on 5:00AM-7:30AM for news or weather, after 8:00PM Mon-Thu, after 6:00PM Fri and  all day Sat-Sun. Provided chores are completed, inspected and deemed satisfactory.
  18. I ask if they are likely to have a car during their stay, 90% say no. If they do and or will I go through in its  entirety.
  19. Bikes must be properly equipped with reflectors for night riding.
  20. Physical contact with fellow clients here, clients at the women’s house and clients at the Gables is  completely prohibited. NO KISSING, HUGGING, PUSHING, SHOVING, PUNCHING, KICKING OR ANYTHING ELSE  WHICH COULD BE DEFINED AS CONTACT. Even if you leave ASA you are not allowed to have contact with our  clients.
  21. Violent or threatening behavior is not tolerated and may be grounds for dismissal. 22) Go through the Program Participation thoroughly as in the House Expectations
  22. Each client is responsible for their own recovery, staff, peers and sponsors can help but you must do the  work.
  23. All clients as well as staff are expected to honor the confidentiality of all clients. What you see here, what  you hear here, all stays here.
  24. Clients are expected to report any instances of misconduct by another client or staff member.
  25. Clients are prohibited from negative situations and environments, bars, pool halls, bowling allies.  Violations of this rule could result in dismissal from the program.
  26. Clients are expected to act in a manner which shines a positive light on Pathway House while in the  community. Loud, vulgar, obnoxious behavior and glorifying the good old days is grounds for dismissal.
  27. Pathway House staff may choose to add or omit from these expectations, responsibilities and privileges  at any time Infractions of these rules will result in consequences i.e. assignments, restrictions and up to and  including dismissal.