Sunlight of the Spirit House

Policies

Sunlight of the Spirit House provides a structured safe environment with rules in place to ensure our homes are collaborative, conducive to recovery and operate in accordance with our values. All rules and regulations are subject to change.

*Please take time to review the full Rules & Regulations document before applying.

House rules

You must have completed treatment and be in recovery, pass a drug/alcohol test and continue to remain free of drugs, alcohol and other mind-altering substances while living in the recovery home.
When you first arrive at the home you will be in an orientation phase during which you’re expected to remain on premises, unless you're out looking for a job or attending recovery activities. During this time, you are expected to be working on your recovery plan, forming relationships with other residents and attending recovery activities accompanied by a more senior resident. Proof of job search and recovery activities are required. You will remain in orientation phase until your achievement of milestones related to employment, recovery and life in the house.
You are required to actively work on your recovery, attending at least five 12-step/other recovery meetings per week, with attendance verified by the signature of the meeting leader or facilitator.
You must obtain a recovery home group and a sponsor/sober mentor (with contact information provided) within the first two weeks of residency.
You must create and work through a recognized recovery pathway (12 Steps or equivalent) with the first three steps/equivalent completed with your sponsor/sober mentor within your first month. Your recovery plan and progress will be reviewed with the house manager weekly.
You are required to be secure and maintain full time employment. We do understand that you will not have a job immediately and expect that you will steadily search for a job until you are employed.
You must participate in the life of the home as a positive, productive, collaborative member of the home, demonstrate accountability and live our values of integrity, honesty and service.