| Hatchery House |
Service agreement terms
180 day program With 12 Step Immersion $6,000.00 (includes Meals)
- If you are coming to Hatchery House for the first 180 day program for the first 30 days you are required to remain at the facility at all times except when given a written authorization to alter your schedule.
- You also confirm and understand your cost is paid in advance for the intensive stay.
- Immersion program participants are required to adhere to meeting and workshop schedule.
90 program (INCLUDES Meals)
Expectations:
Be Responsible:
Be Respectful:
Be Recovered:
“A Safe Spiritual Place To Recover"
Greetings Brother or Sister,
You are about to embark on perhaps the most meaningful part of your life. We believe every person is valuable, and worthy of compassion. We help restore individuals and families broken by addiction. Our purpose is to help provide spiritual tools to empower those who are suffering to move forward to a happy, productive life. We are a Twelve Step and Christ-Based Organization; we offer a well structured, clean, modern living facility for men and women.
Enclosed you will find our terms and guidelines to stay at Hatchery House. As you participate Hatchery House team monitors your knowledge and progress using real evaluation methods not just guess work. We don't just use a timeline based system such as 30,60,90 days etc. We look and evaluate actual results. We use these as our guides to determine what and how a member is doing in his or her recovery. If we see a lag in development, or a need for clarification we address the need quickly and effectively. You will find it to be a breath of fresh air in your journey to a sober, clean life of serenity and purpose.
We thank you for your interest in beginning a spiritually based sober life. We also recognize that your choice to Hatchery House spiritual recovery environment is a huge step toward a quality life which includes sanity, well-being and peace. We pray God be with you as you begin your journey.
Sincerely,
Tony Tharp
Founder
Hatchery Houses
Service Terms
The applicant understands that Hatchery House program and housing is provided solely for the purpose of the adopting skills, attitudes, and abilities to bring about permanent recovery. Your first 15 days in our program are an evaluation period, if there doesn't appear to be a willingness to adopt a new lifestyle anytime you will be asked to leave. Our program, when successfully completed, will allow the occupant to transition to a new, better and sober life. The objective is to move from old lifestyle patterns and mindsets to a functional state.
The initial long term service period is three months, at which time, occupant may request an extension. The Hatchery House team works with each individual resident and will determine if a resident qualifies for an extension. Fee is set at $6,000.00 for a six month stay. All fees paid are non-refundable even if client leaves with money paid in advance.
Please be aware the premises are always monitored by security cameras and on-site staff.
Guidelines that must be followed by each resident:
No alcohol or illicit drug use of any kind. Occupants are subject to random drug testing.
All job search and volunteer hours must be reported to Hatchery House staff.
Occupant agrees to pay for any damaged or lost property belonging to Hatchery House that were either lost or damaged as a result of the occupant.
Volunteer work is required to stay at Hatchery House Facility. It is agreed the occupant will volunteer at least 60 hours of time to help in the upkeep of the facility, grounds or any other project given by program monitors which may include but not limited to painting, lawn care or specialized trades. The required contribution of volunteer work is ten hours per month.
Occupant has read the Hatchery House guidelines for service and agrees to all the terms set forth herein. Occupant is also aware, that any non-compliance to any of these guidelines could be cause for immediate termination of service. Hatchery House is a structured sober living environment and recovery environment. This means adherence to recovery principles, house rules, and other guidelines as may be set forth by the house monitor from time to time.Curfews and participation in recovery related activities are required. Certain time frames apply to various privileges.
Beginning structure for the first two weeks
No unauthorized or un-monitored cell phone use
No unauthorized computer use (ask befor using computer)
No leaving property without another approved house member
Curfew and Wakeup
11:00 pm is the latest one is to be out for any reason
1st month 10:00 PM
2nd month 10:30 PM
3rd month 11:00 PM
IMPORTANT:
All persons must be awake by 5:30 AM with feet on the floor by 5:40 AM if not out of bed by 5:45 (3 times) you are subject to being asked to vacate. You are to wake up on your own. Do not depend on house personnel to wake you.
Clean up
All chores must be done before the meeting starts at 6:00a.m.
CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF
Clean room regularly
Clean windows and door facing
No trash or cigarette butts on ground
No Smoking in house/rooms
No food or drinks in rooms or in house except in the designated kitchen area (coffee is allowed in the meeting room monday through thursday during meeting times 6:00a.m.- 7:00a.m).
Guests
24 hour notice is required for any guest that a client is wanting to visit (must still be approved by House Director)
With approval same gender guest are permitted within curfew hours
Visits can last up to three hours at house director's discretion
With approval children welcomed in day, yet, only in designated area (get approval)
Vehicles
One operating up to date registered personal car or truck permitted
License plate number (up to date)
Make, model, etc.
Don't block drive
If you vacate and leave a vehicle it will be sold or towed at Hatchery House’s discretion if the vehicles left longer than 10 days unattended. All proceeds will become part of Hatchery House Property. (You will not get any compensation) -- No exceptions.
Clothing or Other Belongings
Shoes are not to be worn in this house at anytime you must take shoes off and put them in designated area for shoes before entering the house.
No excessively revealing shorts or skirts
No cracks or cleavage showing
Men must wear shirts
No print on clothing promoting violence drugs or alcohol
Any items or articles of clothing left more than 3 days after you have vacated will be given away or disposed of; there are no exceptions.
Meetings
Weekly 15-30 minute occupant assessment
Morning Workshop 6:00 to 7:00 am five days a week (required)
Five evening meetings required at Hatchery House are three Christian based and two 12 step
Sunday meeting (6:00 p.m.) is always required be sure to leave this time free.
Volunteer work
10 hours per month no exceptions unless approved by house director.
One can volunteer up to half the time to outside non-profits(5 Hours)
Some required participation in organized volunteer work
Unit occupant compliance
Up to 4 occupants per unit.
Stay 3 to 6 months unless pre-approved for longer, and or at end of three months approved for continuation of treatment by director.
Limit personal items such as clothes and belongings to a minimum.
Drug Alcohol Testing
After an overnight stay mandatory drug test and alcohol test.
Random drug tests and alcohol.
Room inspection
Rooms inspected daily
Random inspections will occur
Medications
Medication lock box required and purchased by client
Medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin most over the counter medicines (get written approval)
Nutritional supplements such as vitamins, protein powders and minerals are permitted
Non-narcotic prescription medicines are permitted (with approval)
Dress code
There is a dress code that is implemented. Description of said dress code will be posted on the physical walls of the House. It is also in the service terms labeled (Clothing)
Behavior
No physical violence
No verbal violence
If either of these are violated it is grounds for immediate termination.
Cooperation with others
Follow newly implemented or existing and established policies/rules
TV, Video, Music, Web
No outside T.Vs or Electronics will be brought into the house with a residence unless approved by Director.
TV No movies beyond PG 13 with respectful decent content.
No foul music i.e. dirty language, or music disrespectful to women
No pornography
No violent video games
All websites must be above reproach (clean good content)
All TV must be scripture or recovery related until after 8:00 PM
No gambling outside house or at house includes scratch offs and bingo
NOTE: The process begins with 30 day period and does not allow one to leave premises at all without a pass. Usually no automobiles, guests or phones are allowed at the house during this period.
General Policy
Dinner is served between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, all occupants in the house will be expected to be eating in the designated area at this time and all occupants are expected to help clean up after dinner if these expectations are not met it is grounds for immediate termination.
No pets or animals in or outside Hatchery House.
You must be successful in making all required meetings per week and all morning meditations. Missing three required meetings (unless for work or other approved reason) is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy. (you will be asked to move by house director)
Gossip or deliberate character assassination is a violation of several recovery principles. Therefore, it is grounds for immediate termination of one's occupancy.
Sunday night 6:05 pm is a compulsory meeting and the after meeting is mandatory occupant can’t miss it for any reason.
Any threat or act of violence is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy.
Use of any mood or mind altering substance or prescription is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy. Unless prescribed by a doctor and approved by house director.
Having opposite gender guest in house without approval by director, is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy.
House occupants may be assigned a day to cook if assigned they will cook that day or trade a person for another day.
Immediate termination is stating once asked to leave you are expected to be out of the house with all belongings within 3 hrs of the original time of termination.
Hatchery House Directors are allowed to ask any occupant to leave at anytime if the occupant has disregarded any policies or acts in a way where the House Director determines that termination of their stay is required.
Housework is kept track of on a point system you must obtain 7 points a week in order to stay 1 point each weekday Sunday- Friday and you can obtain 2 points on Saturday giving the opportunity for up to 8 points.
Requirements:
Failing to comply with any of the above terms is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy. Supervision : It is mandatory to follow direction from the below supervision (within scope of peer monitors job description)
NOTE: The above rules apply to long term stays. The 180 day program does not allow an occupant to leave premises at all without a pass during the beginning thirty-days. Usually no automobile, guests or phone is allowed at the recovery facility during the first 30-days of 180-day stay.
- Cleanliness and Sanitation
- Eliminate Violent Speech, Loose Talk or Disrespectful Speech
- Participation in Recovery Activities
- Responsibility for Helping in Recovery of others--Setting a Good Example
- Bill payment of on time -- There is no grace period. Check out time is by 11:00 AM of the first day after your previous payments expire.
Be Responsible:
- Payments made on time, each Friday.
- We are responsible for our chores, our dishes, our area, and our house as a whole, inside and out.
- We keep the house clean putting things we have used away all the time
- Inside the house shoes are off, floors and surfaces are protected from spills and clutter.
- Dishes are done immediately. All dishes to be cleaned immediately.
- We ask ourself if something can be done to make this place cleaner, more inviting, or more presentable to guests and our fellows taking it upon ourselves to keep this a place we and God are proud of.
Be Respectful:
- Are your words kind, necessary, and true? This is the standard for speech.
- The grouch and the brainstorm were not for us. We don’t complain, gossip, or whine.
- We step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate; therefore, we consider our behavior. We do not offend others in deed or speech. If we do, we make amends immediately.
- Do not bring food or drink in house unless there is enough for everyone
Be Recovered:
- We live our program of recovery, working our steps, sponsoring others, and remaining drug/alcohol free.
- We remain honest, open-minded, and willing to learn from others, our mistakes, our sponsor, and God’s Word.
- On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives.
- We constructively review our day. Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology? Have we kept something to ourselves which should be discussed with another person at once? Were we kind and loving toward all? What could we have done better? Were we thinking of ourselves most of the time? Or were we thinking of what we could do for others, of what we could pack into the stream of life? But we must be careful not to drift into worry, remorse or morbid reflection, for that would diminish our usefulness to others. After making our review we ask God’s forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken.
- We attend required meetings.
- We participate in new leisure activities change. No longer do we rely solely upon tv to entertain us we do not isolate ourselves. We try new things: reading, service work, games, helping others, exercise, house and community events. We watch, read, and listen to speakers and programs, books, magazines, internet, and music that is uplifting, informative, and profanity/violence free. We eat healthy foods. We pray, meditate, read our Big Book pages 60-63 daily.
“A Safe Spiritual Place To Recover"
Greetings Brother or Sister,
You are about to embark on perhaps the most meaningful part of your life. We believe every person is valuable, and worthy of compassion. We help restore individuals and families broken by addiction. Our purpose is to help provide spiritual tools to empower those who are suffering to move forward to a happy, productive life. We are a Twelve Step and Christ-Based Organization; we offer a well structured, clean, modern living facility for men and women.
Enclosed you will find our terms and guidelines to stay at Hatchery House. As you participate Hatchery House team monitors your knowledge and progress using real evaluation methods not just guess work. We don't just use a timeline based system such as 30,60,90 days etc. We look and evaluate actual results. We use these as our guides to determine what and how a member is doing in his or her recovery. If we see a lag in development, or a need for clarification we address the need quickly and effectively. You will find it to be a breath of fresh air in your journey to a sober, clean life of serenity and purpose.
We thank you for your interest in beginning a spiritually based sober life. We also recognize that your choice to Hatchery House spiritual recovery environment is a huge step toward a quality life which includes sanity, well-being and peace. We pray God be with you as you begin your journey.
Sincerely,
Tony Tharp
Founder
Hatchery Houses
Service Terms
The applicant understands that Hatchery House program and housing is provided solely for the purpose of the adopting skills, attitudes, and abilities to bring about permanent recovery. Your first 15 days in our program are an evaluation period, if there doesn't appear to be a willingness to adopt a new lifestyle anytime you will be asked to leave. Our program, when successfully completed, will allow the occupant to transition to a new, better and sober life. The objective is to move from old lifestyle patterns and mindsets to a functional state.
The initial long term service period is three months, at which time, occupant may request an extension. The Hatchery House team works with each individual resident and will determine if a resident qualifies for an extension. Fee is set at $6,000.00 for a six month stay. All fees paid are non-refundable even if client leaves with money paid in advance.
Please be aware the premises are always monitored by security cameras and on-site staff.
Guidelines that must be followed by each resident:
No alcohol or illicit drug use of any kind. Occupants are subject to random drug testing.
All job search and volunteer hours must be reported to Hatchery House staff.
Occupant agrees to pay for any damaged or lost property belonging to Hatchery House that were either lost or damaged as a result of the occupant.
Volunteer work is required to stay at Hatchery House Facility. It is agreed the occupant will volunteer at least 60 hours of time to help in the upkeep of the facility, grounds or any other project given by program monitors which may include but not limited to painting, lawn care or specialized trades. The required contribution of volunteer work is ten hours per month.
Occupant has read the Hatchery House guidelines for service and agrees to all the terms set forth herein. Occupant is also aware, that any non-compliance to any of these guidelines could be cause for immediate termination of service. Hatchery House is a structured sober living environment and recovery environment. This means adherence to recovery principles, house rules, and other guidelines as may be set forth by the house monitor from time to time.Curfews and participation in recovery related activities are required. Certain time frames apply to various privileges.
Beginning structure for the first two weeks
No unauthorized or un-monitored cell phone use
No unauthorized computer use (ask befor using computer)
No leaving property without another approved house member
Curfew and Wakeup
11:00 pm is the latest one is to be out for any reason
1st month 10:00 PM
2nd month 10:30 PM
3rd month 11:00 PM
IMPORTANT:
All persons must be awake by 5:30 AM with feet on the floor by 5:40 AM if not out of bed by 5:45 (3 times) you are subject to being asked to vacate. You are to wake up on your own. Do not depend on house personnel to wake you.
Clean up
All chores must be done before the meeting starts at 6:00a.m.
CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF
Clean room regularly
Clean windows and door facing
No trash or cigarette butts on ground
No Smoking in house/rooms
No food or drinks in rooms or in house except in the designated kitchen area (coffee is allowed in the meeting room monday through thursday during meeting times 6:00a.m.- 7:00a.m).
Guests
24 hour notice is required for any guest that a client is wanting to visit (must still be approved by House Director)
With approval same gender guest are permitted within curfew hours
Visits can last up to three hours at house director's discretion
With approval children welcomed in day, yet, only in designated area (get approval)
Vehicles
One operating up to date registered personal car or truck permitted
License plate number (up to date)
Make, model, etc.
Don't block drive
If you vacate and leave a vehicle it will be sold or towed at Hatchery House’s discretion if the vehicles left longer than 10 days unattended. All proceeds will become part of Hatchery House Property. (You will not get any compensation) -- No exceptions.
Clothing or Other Belongings
Shoes are not to be worn in this house at anytime you must take shoes off and put them in designated area for shoes before entering the house.
No excessively revealing shorts or skirts
No cracks or cleavage showing
Men must wear shirts
No print on clothing promoting violence drugs or alcohol
Any items or articles of clothing left more than 3 days after you have vacated will be given away or disposed of; there are no exceptions.
Meetings
Weekly 15-30 minute occupant assessment
Morning Workshop 6:00 to 7:00 am five days a week (required)
Five evening meetings required at Hatchery House are three Christian based and two 12 step
Sunday meeting (6:00 p.m.) is always required be sure to leave this time free.
Volunteer work
10 hours per month no exceptions unless approved by house director.
One can volunteer up to half the time to outside non-profits(5 Hours)
Some required participation in organized volunteer work
Unit occupant compliance
Up to 4 occupants per unit.
Stay 3 to 6 months unless pre-approved for longer, and or at end of three months approved for continuation of treatment by director.
Limit personal items such as clothes and belongings to a minimum.
Drug Alcohol Testing
After an overnight stay mandatory drug test and alcohol test.
Random drug tests and alcohol.
Room inspection
Rooms inspected daily
Random inspections will occur
Medications
Medication lock box required and purchased by client
Medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin most over the counter medicines (get written approval)
Nutritional supplements such as vitamins, protein powders and minerals are permitted
Non-narcotic prescription medicines are permitted (with approval)
Dress code
There is a dress code that is implemented. Description of said dress code will be posted on the physical walls of the House. It is also in the service terms labeled (Clothing)
Behavior
No physical violence
No verbal violence
If either of these are violated it is grounds for immediate termination.
Cooperation with others
Follow newly implemented or existing and established policies/rules
TV, Video, Music, Web
No outside T.Vs or Electronics will be brought into the house with a residence unless approved by Director.
TV No movies beyond PG 13 with respectful decent content.
No foul music i.e. dirty language, or music disrespectful to women
No pornography
No violent video games
All websites must be above reproach (clean good content)
All TV must be scripture or recovery related until after 8:00 PM
No gambling outside house or at house includes scratch offs and bingo
NOTE: The process begins with 30 day period and does not allow one to leave premises at all without a pass. Usually no automobiles, guests or phones are allowed at the house during this period.
General Policy
Dinner is served between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, all occupants in the house will be expected to be eating in the designated area at this time and all occupants are expected to help clean up after dinner if these expectations are not met it is grounds for immediate termination.
No pets or animals in or outside Hatchery House.
You must be successful in making all required meetings per week and all morning meditations. Missing three required meetings (unless for work or other approved reason) is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy. (you will be asked to move by house director)
Gossip or deliberate character assassination is a violation of several recovery principles. Therefore, it is grounds for immediate termination of one's occupancy.
Sunday night 6:05 pm is a compulsory meeting and the after meeting is mandatory occupant can’t miss it for any reason.
Any threat or act of violence is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy.
Use of any mood or mind altering substance or prescription is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy. Unless prescribed by a doctor and approved by house director.
Having opposite gender guest in house without approval by director, is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy.
House occupants may be assigned a day to cook if assigned they will cook that day or trade a person for another day.
Immediate termination is stating once asked to leave you are expected to be out of the house with all belongings within 3 hrs of the original time of termination.
Hatchery House Directors are allowed to ask any occupant to leave at anytime if the occupant has disregarded any policies or acts in a way where the House Director determines that termination of their stay is required.
Housework is kept track of on a point system you must obtain 7 points a week in order to stay 1 point each weekday Sunday- Friday and you can obtain 2 points on Saturday giving the opportunity for up to 8 points.
Requirements:
- Seven points per week required to stay at Hatchery House.
- A client can earn 8 points per week to gain extra points as a buffer in the event work or other activity prevents one from doing his task on an occasion.
Failing to comply with any of the above terms is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy. Supervision : It is mandatory to follow direction from the below supervision (within scope of peer monitors job description)
- Peer 1 Monitor
- Peer 2 Monitor
- House Director
NOTE: The above rules apply to long term stays. The 180 day program does not allow an occupant to leave premises at all without a pass during the beginning thirty-days. Usually no automobile, guests or phone is allowed at the recovery facility during the first 30-days of 180-day stay.
Policy Violation Consequences
- You must be successful in making five required meetings every week and all morning meditations. Missing three required meetings (unless for work or other approved reason) is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy (you will be asked to move). Monday, Wednesday and Friday night meetings are compulsory meetings (can’t miss it for any reason).
- Any threat or act of violence is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy. Use of any mood or mind altering substance or prescription drug is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy; unless prescribed by a doctor and approved in writing by the House Director.
- Having persons of opposite gender in house without approval is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy.
- Failure to be inside house by curfew is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy.
