III. Guidelines

As a part of our objectives and for the purpose of logistics, there are guidelines which upon making application you agree to accept and follow. These guidelines serve to help the operation of Central Care Mission's activities flow more efficiently and will also serve as a structure in rebuilding your life. If you have any questions concerning these guidelines, or you do not understand them, please be sure to ask during this intake process. After the process is complete and you have agreed, it will be expected that you understand and are willing to follow these guidelines.

1. No use of drugs or alcohol will be permitted at any time either on or off of the premises.
2. No weapons will be permitted.
3. No fighting, physical violence, profanity, or destructive behavior will be permitted.
4. You must perform after dinner details per detail roster and assist in facility cleanliness.
5. You must maintain appropriate personal hygiene at all times.
6. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoke area. You are encouraged to quit!
7. No female visitors are permitted unless prior approval is obtained from staff.
8. No night work or Sunday work will be permitted unless staff approved.
9. You must be on the premises by 6:00P.M. promptly every night.
10. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
11. You must be in bed at 11:00 P.M. every night except Fridays when it is 12:00 A.M.
12. You must make your bed and keep personal areas clean every day.
13. You agree to contribute $ 90.00 per week toward expenses.
14. Payment will be made for any van usage beyond trips for which a van pass is given.
15. You will not be permitted to leave the premises after 6:00 P.M. without staff approval.
16. You will not be permitted to leave alone.
17. You must inform designated staff of your whereabouts at all times.
18. The second and fourth Saturday mornings of each month will be reserved for 2 hours of campus maintenance between 8:00 - 10:00 A.M. You will be expected to participate, unless prior staff approval is given.
19. Random drug or alcohol screening may be requested at any time at your expense.
20. If told to leave Central Care Mission, you will have 48 hours to return for your belongings or they will be donated. If you do not leave within the specified time, you will be considered as trespassing.
21. You agree to cooperate fully with staff and designated volunteers.
22. Solicitation of funds will not be permitted without staff approval.
23. You must be out of bed no later than 7:00 A.M. every morning.
24. You must follow the telephone procedures being considerate of the limited number of phones.
25. You must follow the guidelines for stereos, televisions, and musical instruments.
26. The kitchen is off limits except during designated time periods or details.
27. Vehicles may be used only when staff approved. Any vehicle which is left on premises after you are no longer a resident at Central Care Mission will be subject to being towed at your expense.
28. In order to limit monthly expenses, you are asked to be as conservative as possible with utilities such as lights, showers, hot water, etc.
29. Eating is permitted only in designated areas.
30. No property which belongs to Central Care Mission or its residents may be given away without staff approval.
31. If you steal, you will be prosecuted.
32. To become a resident at Central Care Mission, you must commit to a minimum 6 months.
33. A staff member may need to search your area in specific situations which merit such.
34. You agree to pay a $125.00 processing fee, upon acceptance, to be paid before rent charges.