The Woodrow Project is based upon the AA/NA way of life. In addition to following all the House Rules, residents are encouraged to work a rigorous program of recovery. This Includes:
- Staying clean and living a sober way of life.
- Attending AA/NA meetings on a daily basis
- Working with a AA/NA sponsor
- Developing a support group
- Working the 12 steps of AA/NA
Level I Residential House Rules
- Resident shall not lease, sublease, or assign the premises.
- TWP may enter the house for the purpose inspection, maintenance, assistance, recovery planning or repair.
- Resident agrees to occupy the premises and keep the same in good condition with reasonable wear and tear accepted. Resident may not make any alterations to premises without consent.
- Agreement will be voided if rent is unpaid for 14 consecutive days and/or the resident has been absent from the premises for 2 consecutive days without acceptable reason or prior notification.
- Once resident moves out for any reason, any personal property left will not be kept and will be properly disposed.
- No pets of any kind are permitted on TWP property.
- Resident will notify TWP, in writing or by phone, of any needed repair. TWP will address repairs in a reasonable time frame.
- No visitors / guests are to be left unattended. All guests are to stay on bottom floor of house in the basement area. There is a bathroom and sink in the basement and no reason any guest should be on any other floor.
- No overnight visitors / guests. If there is an overnight guest found to have stayed the night at the house the resident is making a choice to move out of the house because she has put the safety of all other residents in jeopardy. The only exception to this policy is for a guest that has been pre-approved at a house meeting AND by the Executive Director. This will be an exception.
- Applicants must have a minimum of six month’s sobriety prior to applying for Level I Recovery Housing.
- Residents must attend minimum of (4) recovery meetings each week and maintain verifiable documentation.
- Random drug/alcohol screenings will be conducted and results sent to TWP offices.
- Screening procedure:
- All residents will be asked at random times to submit to breathalyzer or drug screen.
- Residents will stay in the same room of the staff person until ready to complete drug screen.
- A failed drug screen or failure to take drug screen as notified will result in immediate referral for more supportive housing
- Screening procedure:
- Residents must attend the mandatory weekly House Meeting and forward verifiable documentation weekly to TWP offices.
- All residents must maintain employment or if on disability continue with volunteering.
- No violence of any type will be permitted.
- All medications must be kept by resident. Medication will be taken as prescribed and will not be shared with any other resident.
The Woodrow Project reserves the right to immediately remove anyone from the house for non-compliance with the rules or policies of the house, with no refund.