house rules at transition living centers 

Transition Living Centers Recovery Residences provide a clean and supportive environment where men, seeking to transition to a clean and sober lifestyle, can find a bridge to long-term recovery with others on the same journey. As a resident in our community, you are expected to follow House Rules:

Expectations:

  • There is a zero-tolerance policy for using alcohol or drugs. Should a resident choose to drink or drug, he will be asked to leave immediately.

  • Residents are expected to establish and pursue individual goals for their recovery plan.  

  • Residents are required to attend 12-step meetings, get a sponsor, work steps and participate in a home group outside of the house to enhance their integration with the broader recovery community.

  • A curfew is in place for all residents and is lessened on a merit basis with time.

  • Residents are expected to attend in-house 12-step meetings which enhance their living experience and help to develop stronger relationships with their housemates.

  • Mandatory house meetings are held each week where we will review any concerns, issues or opportunities to improve the overall recovery experience for each resident.

  • Drug and alcohol testing will be conducted regularly and randomly.   This is a requirement of the Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR) Certification to assure that our residents are alcohol and drug-free.

  • Major infractions, such as altercations, fighting, theft, criminal activities, threats or violence, will result in immediate dismissal.

  • Non-payment of rent, without an approved extension from the Certified Recovery Residence Administrator, will result in dismissal.

Personal Living:

  • Residents are expected to keep their room and personal space clean and orderly.

  • All beds must be made daily, prior to leaving the house.

  • Household cleaning chores will be assigned, weekly and residents are responsible for their chores on a daily basis.

  • Residents are expected to work together to maintain and improve the household.

  • If you smoke, you must smoke outside of the home, in the designated smoking area. Ashtrays should be cleaned and emptied before retiring.

  • Dishes must be washed and put away immediately after use.

  • Residents are always expected to clean up after themselves in the common areas.

  • Every resident at Transition Living Centers is entitled to their own space, boundaries, and privacy, and will be treated with respect and dignity.

General Rules:

  • Overnight guests or pets are not permitted. 

  • Transition Living Centers is designed for men who are serious about the journey towards long-term recovery. If this is not your number one priority, then this is not the place for you.

  • Residents at Transition Living Centers are required to be either working, in school or otherwise participating daily in constructive activity out the home.

  • Rent must be paid on time.  Our 7th Tradition teaches us that we must pay our own way and that it is important to be self-supporting.

  • No gambling, loaning money or sales activity of any kind is permitted.

  • All visitors must be pre-approved by the House Manager in advance.