Admission Policy

 

When a potential program participant first contacts Sanctuary First Foundation (SFF) house staff, whether by phone or in person, staff will screen them to determine whether they are suitable for participation. If the potential program participant is deemed unqualified for admission, suitable referrals will be provided.

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Please note the following:

We are currently focused on women's housing.

Admission Criteria may include, but is not limited to:

• Be admitted voluntarily.

• Be 18 years of age or older.

• 30 days clean and sober with documentation from a verifiable source. i.e. Detox, Treatment Center or other trusted source

• Be medically stable. Any program participant requiring higher levels of care may be accepted, provided the program participant is seeking services to meet these needs with outside professional help, including Medication Assisted Treatment.

• Have adequate control over their behavior and assessed not to be imminently dangerous to self or others.

• Express a desire to recover from an active substance use disorder and/or other mental health issues.

• Be assessed as medically appropriate and free of any long-term illness that requires isolation from others.

• Have the capacity for active participation in all Sanctuary First house activities and responsibilities.

• Be able to meet personal activities of daily living needs without assistance.

• Additional criteria may include health screening (example COVID-19).

 

Exclusion Criteria

• Have a clinical diagnosis that meets the criteria for a higher level of care (e.g., acutely psychotic or a danger to self or others)

• Have severe permanent cognitive impairment that would prevent the applicant from participating in scheduled peer-led, peer-driven, social model house activities.

• Have ongoing medical conditions, which require a higher level of monitoring and care than can be provided by Sanctuary First.

• Due to their location or funding source restrictions some recovery homes may limit the participation of those with certain criminal convictions (such as sex offenses, arson, and violent offenses).

 

Program Fees

• Program fees are $250/week per program participant. We can help you find funding. 

• One-time, nonrefundable Intake/Admin fee is $300.

• All house program members will be given a portal login from which they can pay their program fees weekly.

• Debit cards and/or Zelle are the preferred payment method. We do NOT accept cash, checks or credit cards.

• Monthly supplies fee not to exceed $15/month per member for consumable items, for example paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, etc.

• Refund Policy: If House Rules are broken or you are asked to leave, there is no refund.

 

Ask about Financial Assistance

 

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