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Alpha
Recovery Centers – Brunswick* Rules
& Regulations *The Atlanta Facility Rules & Regulations are almost identical to the Brunswick Rules & Regulations, however there are some slight modifications in regards to rules in which apply to scheduling and physical plant differences. Violation of
the following rules is grounds for immediate suspension of residential treatment
and/or discharge from the program. Please note that if you are mandated by
parole, probation, drug court, or pretrial services and you are suspended or
discharged for any reason, that the incident will be reported immediately to the
supervising officer. If the supervising officer determines that readmission to
Alpha Recovery Centers is inappropriate, then readmission will be denied,
regardless of program policies regarding readmission. 1. No use of any mind-altering and/or mood-changing
drugs. This includes alcohol and over-the-counter drugs. Residents may not use
mouthwash unless it is alcohol-free. Residents
must check with a staff member before taking any medication
other than those listed on the approved medications list. Residents must
submit to urine drug screens and or breath tests upon request. Refusal to submit
to a drug screen and/or breath test will be considered an admission of using.
No using paraphernalia is permitted in any unit. A relapse is grounds for
immediate suspension or discharge. NO EXCEPTIONS! Residents must adhere to the
following guidelines in order to be considered for readmission:
A. Remains drug free over the suspension or discharged period.
B.
Contacts staff daily over the suspension or discharged period. C.
Continue to attend groups and 12 Step meetings over the suspension
period. D.
Provides a clean urine drug screening, at clients' expense, upon request
during suspension or discharged period and/or return to the program. E.
Commits to 12 weeks in the relapse prevention group (1st
relapse) or completion of an intensive outpatient program (2nd
relapse), at clients' expense. F.
Completion of any other assignments given by the staff. Residents will not be readmitted after a third
relapse. Residents will not be readmitted if they use on the Alpha Recovery
grounds or in the facility. Residents will not be readmitted if they coax
another resident to relapse with them. Residents are not allowed to go to bars, nightclubs,
pubs, or any alcohol-serving or adult entertainment establishments while at
Alpha Recovery. Restaurants that serve alcohol should be visited with
discretion. If you are unsure, contact Staff. Residents are not allowed to drink
non-alcoholic or low alcohol beer, wine, champagne or sparkling beverages while
at Alpha Recovery. 2.
No physical or emotional pairing off with anyone. Contact with partners of
marriage, engagement or other long-term relationships are subject to staff
approval and limited to Therapeutic Leave only, upon completion of
Significant Others/Family Support questionnaire. Residents who are not
involved in an existing relationship may not date while on Phases 1-3. No one of
the opposite sex is allowed in the units without prior staff approval. No
Resident or former Resident may date or have sexual relations with any other
Alpha Recovery Resident while either Resident is still at Alpha Recovery. 3.
No fighting or threats of physical violence. No weapons are allowed in any unit. 4.
No participation or involvement in any illegal activities. 5.
NO SMOKING in the facility. In accordance with state and local fire, safety, and
health ordinances, no smoking is allowed in any unit. Smoking is permitted in
patio areas only. Violation of
the following rules carries various consequences, including suspension of residential treatment and/or discharge from the
program, depending on severity and frequency of infractions. 6.
Residents are required to promptly attend and participate appropriately in all
scheduled Alpha Recovery groups and activities. Staff must approve tardiness or
absence from an Alpha Recovery group at least three hours before the beginning
of the group to be missed; however this does not necessarily constitute an excused
tardiness or absence. Residents are required to attend 12 Step Fellowship
meetings as prescribed by the client's current phase Rules and Objectives Form.
All Residents are required to document group and meeting attendance on the form
provided. 7.
All Residents in the Orientation Phase will be on Buddy System; Buddy System is
defined as: Residents on the Buddy System shall be with another member of the
community (of the same sex) while away from the office or residences of Alpha
Recovery Centers, other than work or outpatient treatment. It is the
responsibility of the peer group and/or the community members to be available as
a Buddy for all newcomers to the group. 8.
No Therapeutic Leave will be issued until Phase 2. Phase 2 Therapeutic Leaves
will be issued for 24 hours only. Phase 3, 4 or 5 Therapeutic Leaves will be
issued for 48 hours only. Residents may take a Therapeutic Leave every other
weekend. Supervising officers for mandated clients reserve the right to deny
Therapeutic Leave privileges. Residents may not take a Therapeutic Leave if they
do not turn in a completed Meeting Verification Sheet. Residents may not take a
Therapeutic Leave if they have an outstanding financial obligation to Alpha
Recovery. No Resident will leave for a Therapeutic Leave until their fees have
been satisfied. Residents must submit Therapeutic Leave request to the Peer
Group at the Peer Group meeting before the Therapeutic Leave is to be taken.
Peer Groups, Senior Residents and/or Staff reserve the right to deny any
Therapeutic Leave. If a Peer Group or Senior Resident denies a Therapeutic
Leave, they must be present for an appeal to take place. Staff's decision is the
final authority on any issue. Peer Groups are responsible for ensuring that no
Resident is left alone for the weekend. 9.
All Residents are required to work 35-40 hours per week or be a full-time
student. This rule does not apply to Residents who are in outpatient treatment.
No Resident is allowed to work more than 50 hours per week. Residents are
required to post their work schedule on the bulletin board on a weekly basis.
Residents work schedule must contain the following information: Names of
employer, immediate supervisor, phone number, and days and hours of work.
Unemployed Residents are required to submit potential employment contacts weekly
on the form provided. Unemployed Residents must submit at least three
applications per day, during the week (Mon-Fri). Disability recipients must do
volunteer work for at least 20 hours per week, unless physically or mentally
incapable of such. Volunteer work is to be documented on a Community Service
Verification Form. 10.
Residents are required to adhere to curfew. Residents are required to page
on-call staff member if they anticipate they are going to be late for curfew.
Consequences will still be placed if you call in late, however they will not be
as severe as when no call is placed. Curfew is as follows:
Any Resident less than 17 years of age will adhere to
the Glynn County Minor Curfew Law of 12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m. regardless of
Phase 4 or 5 curfews. Any resident who is under the jurisdiction of the State
Board of Pardons and Paroles or Intensive Probation Supervision or House Arrest
Sentence will adhere to mandated curfew regardless of Phase curfews. 11. Lights Out is at 12:30 a.m. during the week
(Sun-Thurs). Lights Out is defined as respect of others while sleeping.
Residents may read or watch television after Lights Out provided that other
Residents are not disturbed. No use of washer and/or dryer after Lights Out. No
use of shower or bathtub after Lights Out. No televisions are allowed in the
bedrooms. No use of small television room after Lights Out. Stereo equipment is
not allowed in the facility. Boom boxes and clock radios may be brought to Alpha
Recovery facility at the Resident's risk. Staff will remove these items if this
privilege is abused. They are to be
kept at a low volume in respect to other Residents. 12. Residents are required to be out of bed by 8:00
a.m. during the week (Mon-Fri). Residents are required to be out of bed by 11:00
a.m. on weekends (Sat-Sun). Residents are required to make their beds within 30
minutes after awakening and before leaving the facility. Pulling sheets and
blankets over the bed does not constitute making the bed; if you need
instructions on how to make a bed please contact a Staff Member. 13. No one is allowed in any facility between 9:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. during the week (Mon-Fri) Exceptions will be made only for
those who are sick, mandated clients adhering to Court’s order, outdoor
employees during inclement weather, employees who work evenings, and employees
who work weekends with days off during the week. 14. Residents are required to participate in the
cleaning of the facility, including but not limited to the kitchen, bathrooms,
dining room, living room, hallways, bedrooms, patio(s) and grounds around the
facility. Residents are responsible for keeping their personal areas, including
closets neat and clean. A resident's clothing and personal belongings will be
stored neatly at all times. All assigned duties should be completed by 9:00 a.m.
during the week (Mon-Fri) and by 12:00 noon on weekends (Sat-Sun). Garbage is to
be removed from the facility on a daily basis and placed in the proper
receptacle provided. No garbage is to be left in hallways, breezeways or on the
patio at any time. 15. All rooms are subject to random inspection for
cleanliness and contraband. This includes drawers, closets, etc. Any vehicle
used while at Alpha Recovery is subject to inspection for contraband. Any
package, purse, suitcase, parcel, or incoming or outgoing mail are subject to
inspection for contraband. 16. Residents are required to sign in and out on the
form provided when leaving from and returning to the facility. Residents are
required to leave a phone number of their whereabouts. For instance if you are
going to work, visiting friends or family you are required to list that phone
number on the sheet. 17. No outside visitors allowed in the facility
without prior staff approval. Any peer group member of the facility reserves the
right to ask any visitor(s) to leave at any time. Visitors are not allowed to go
into the bedrooms when visiting the facility. NO EXCEPTIONS. No over night
guest(s) will be permitted in the Alpha Recovery facility. 18. Residents may not sleep on the couch or floor.
Residents may not lie on the couch. No eating is permitted in the Living Room
area. Snack foods are permitted. No food or beverages are allowed in the Bedroom
areas. 19. Residents must wear appropriate sleeping garments
while sleeping. No nudity is allowed while at Alpha Recovery. If you sleep in
undergarments, you must wear a robe when out of bed. Residents must dress
appropriately. Appropriately is defined in the Dress Code of Alpha Recovery
Centers. If you are told that a certain article of clothing is inappropriate,
you are to change clothes immediately. If you are told that a certain article of
clothing is inappropriate, you are not to wear that article of clothing again
while at Alpha Recovery. 20.
No using related, racially related or violence related posters, tee shirts (or
other clothing), decorations, or music allowed in the facility or on the person
of any Alpha Recovery Resident. 21. Residents are required to tend to personal
hygiene on a daily basis. 22. No Resident will have any part of their body
tattooed or pierced while in the Alpha Recovery Program. 23. No pornographic materials allowed. No
pornographic materials allowed. No pornographic materials allowed. No
pornographic materials allowed. No pornographic materials allowed. Any
questions? 24.
ABSOLUTELY NO RESIDENT shall remove any property of Alpha Recovery
Centers. Senior Residents shall inventory Alpha Recovery Centers facility
monthly. Residents are personally responsible for the immediate repair or
replacement of property missing or damaged by their negligence. 25.
Residents are responsible for preparation of food. Residents shall prepare and
submit weekly shopping list to the Residential Supervisor. 26.
Residents are responsible for their own transportation. Staff cars are not
taxis. If we are going to the same destination you may ask for a ride. No
personal vehicles are to be driven without providing Alpha Recovery with a
photocopy of a valid license and proof of insurance on the vehicle to be driven.
No motorcycles are to be driven while at Alpha Recovery, except when the bike is
a person’s sole means of transportation. No Alpha Recovery Resident or former
Resident may ride any other Alpha Recovery Resident or former Resident on a
motorcycle while either Resident is still at Alpha Recovery. Residents are not
allowed to lend their vehicle to any other Resident. 27.
Residents shall not unlock the doors of the facility after lights out, except
incase of emergency. If a member of the community is late or AWOL a staff member
must be present for them to enter the facility. 28.
Phone calls will be limited to 10 minutes while others are waiting to use the
phone. No phone calls will be received after 11:30 p.m. except incase of an
emergency. All Alpha Recovery phones are equipped with call
waiting. Residents are required to answer any incoming phone calls
immediately. Staff, Senior Residents, and Peer Groups have the right to
screen any phone call. No phones are to be taken into the bedrooms or bathrooms. 29.
Residents must obtain staff permission to build a fire. Fires are only permitted
to be built in the designated fire ring or grill. 30.
Any client who carries a cell phone or pager is required to submit the phone
number or pager number to the staff. 31.
No
Resident is allowed in the Staff office without a Staff member present. The
computers in the offices store confidential information; therefore, it is
essential that Residents do not use the computers. 32.
Residents who participate in outside therapy programs are required to adhere to
all rules and regulations of that program. It is the responsibility of Residents
who participate in individual counseling at Alpha Recovery to contact the
counselor to arrange a meeting schedule. Residents who miss counseling meetings
with their counselor are required to give a 24-hour notice or be subject to a
charge of ten dollars ($10.00) as a missed appointment fee. 33.
No Resident will have anyone call Alpha Recovery for any information without
first signing a release of information form. 34.
No Resident will disclose any information about another Resident or former
Resident to anyone outside the community. Refer any inquires to the staff. 35.
Senior Residents, Peer Groups, the Community and/or Alpha Recovery Staff will
assign consequences for violation of any of the rules and regulations. Any
consequence can be appealed, in writing, to any staff person, within five days.
Two or more staff members and/or the Senior Resident of the Resident appealing
the consequence will hear appeals. All
consequences assigned are to be carried out by the Resident until an appeal can
be heard. 36.
No Resident will ask a Staff Member to change any other Staff Members decision.
Refer to Rule # 35 for appeal procedures. 37.
Any client who has knowledge of another client violating any rule, and does not
inform a staff member will receive a similar consequence to the Resident who
actually violates the rule, including suspension or discharge from the program. 38.
Alpha Recovery Staff may implement other rules or regulations on an individual,
the Peer Group or the Community as necessary.
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