• Resident Requirements
  • House Rules
  • Community Guidelines
  • Drug Policy
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Requirements for residents
  • Residents must be 18 years old or older.
  • Identify themselves as male.
  • Be diagnosed or consider themselves as a person in need of support for addiction to drugs and/or alcohol.
  • We are not able to admit anyone who has a conviction for violent felonies or required to register as a sex offender.
  • We reserve the right to refuse service to any person.
  • We do not discriminate based on religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, familial status, race, gender or any other class or group of people including but not limited to those in society that are protected under various federal, state and local laws.

This ADDENDUM is incorporated into the RESIDENT AGREEMENT. In case of conflict between the provisions of this ADDENDUM and any other provisions of the RESIDENT AGREEMENT, the provisions of the RESIDENT AGREEMENT shall govern.
Effective August 2017. Subject to change.

Designated Bedroom and Bathroom
  • RESIDENT is responsible for keeping his personal space, bedroom, and bathroom clean.
  • RESIDENT is not allowed to enter another resident’s bedroom or bathroom without permission.
  • Bed must be made as soon as possible after waking up.
  • Clothes must be stored in designated dresser drawers, closet space or laundry bag.
  • Floors must be swept and mopped, furniture dusted and closets organized and kept clean at all times.RESIDENT must adhere to the posted Bathroom Protocol assuring sanitation and comfort at all times.
  • Food is not allowed to be stored or eaten in the bedroom.
  • RESIDENT is responsible for coordinating with roommate to keep the bedroom window secured and locked when leaving the house.
Common Areas
  • Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is not allowed anywhere on the property except in Designated Smoking Area.
  • Dishes, pots, pans, etc. must be washed, dried, and put away immediately after each use.
  • Before leaving the house unoccupied, the RESIDENT will check to ensure that the back door and windows in common areas (living room, bathroom kitchen) are locked and lights and fans are turned off.
  • RESIDENT is responsible for immediately cleaning up after himself in the common areas.
  • RESIDENT must clean out refrigerator at least once per month.
  • RESIDENT must keep the front door closed at all times.
  • RESIDENT is not allowed to intercept mail. The mailbox shall remain locked at all times and mail will be distributed by management.
3.HOUSEHOLD CHORES
  • a.Chores MUST be done every day without exception.
4.OVERNIGHT PRIVILEGES
  • RESIDENT, in good standing, is allowed a maximum of two overnights per week.
  • Written Overnight Requests must be approved by management and submitted no later than 24 hours prior to departure time. RESIDENT must solicit the help of another resident to cover his Household Chores during the overnight period.
  • RESIDENT will not be allowed OVERNIGHT PRIVILEGES during the first 30 days of the RESIDENT AGREEMENT.
5.QUIET TIME AND CURFEW
  • Quite time begins at 10:00 pm and ends at 8:00 am.
  • All visitors are only allowed in common areas and must leave the premises before 10:00 pm.
  • The television, stereo, game players volume must be significantly lowered (use wireless headsets as appropriate).
  • Conversations (indoors and outdoors) must be conducted in a quiet manner.
  • Curfew is 11:00 pm (midnight on Friday and Saturday) except where prior authorization is granted from management.
MEETINGS
  • RESIDENT shall participate in mandatory weekly House Meetings. Unexcused absenteeism and tardiness shall not be tolerated.
  • RESIDENT must remain active in their recovery program as described in the RESIDENCY AGREEMENT.
  • RESIDENT, from time-to-time, will be offered the opportunity to interview potential candidates for residency. Please be courteous, respectful, and mindful of the fact that the HUD fair housing laws, which protects and allows us to live in recovery residences also protects others as well.
    The Federal Fair Housing Act protects seven classes: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability and familial status. In addition, many States have additional protected classes such as marital status and sexual orientation. Please refrain from asking these questions.
CONSEQUENCES
  • RESIDENT hereby acknowledges that failure to perform or violation of the above mentioned HOUSE RULES may result in, but not limited to, the following: verbal warning; written warnings, loss of privileges, and/or dismissal.
The Centre for Serenity is a member of the UpLift Housing Network. We embrace our common community guidelines.

Policy regarding alcohol, drugs and other substances

Amethyst Landing is a place that will always be free from the presence, possession, or use of alcohol, drugs, other substances, natural or synthetic, at any time for any reason. We will not hesitate to take appropriate action as determined by management. This protects everyone.

When relapse happens

Our residents come to us for structure and support. Each resident's agreement requires us to assist them in leaving the home if they return to drinking or using drugs. They understand this is good for the rest of their fellow residents. Each is encouraged to develop a relapse action plan, that will be on file and will be used as their "clear headed guidance" for us and them. The plan may include a request for our assistance to help them find alternate housing, detox and other services. Unused rent and security deposit* will be returned to the resident to help in their transition. 
*Unused rent and security deposits, less any standard deductions, shall be refunded.