Moving Forward Sober Living

Moving Forward Sober Living
Located Throughout Westland, Michigan

For more information, please call us

Keith Bourdage 734-678-1047 | Owner
or
Toll-Free: 888-SOBER-17 | 888-762-3717

We Are Here To Help You In Your Recovery

GOALS:

The Guest Participation Rules and Regulations are designed to ensure that everyone understands what is expected of them and to keep EVERYONE safe and sober. Sobriety also brings with it new responsibilities to ourselves, our families, friends and to the other Participants. Teaching Participants to be responsible is part of our mission. Every participant is responsible for their behavior and is held accountable for their actions. This accountability is to show respect for our Program and its Participant‘s recovery.

Rules & Regulations

All Participants must attend ALL scheduled meetings unless excused by the Program Manager or Director. This is meant to foster a sense of community and to make sure that everyone has a chance to voice concerns.
There is zero tolerance for the use or possession of alcohol or drugs of any kind, contraband, weapons, physical threats, violence, willful destruction of property, stealing, racial or sexual harassment, intimidation, lying, stealing, slander, malicious gossip, fraud or criminal activity of any kind. Violation of any of these will result in immediate termination from the Program and possible criminal charges.
All Participants must attend at least four (4) twelve-step meetings per week if employed full -time or six (6) per week if not employed or working part-time. All meeting attendance verification sheets must be turned into the Program Manager or Director.
Program Manager or Director Reserves the right to refuse any visitors found not to be in the best interest of the Program. Visitors are ONLY allowed in the common areas and are prohibited from entering any of the Participant’s Units. Visitation hours are limited to during the hours of 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM Friday and Saturday. A visitor is defined as anyone who is NOT a Participant. Visitors are expected to abide by the same Rules and Regulations as set forth for the Program Participants. No children shall ever be unattended while visiting. You will be held responsible for the behavior and actions of your visitors. Visitors of the opposite sex are strictly prohibited from visiting at ANY TIME unless there is another Program participant present.
Participants are ONLY allowed to enter the Unit that they are assigned to. Participants may not enter the Units of other Participants at any time.
Units are to be kept neat and clean at all times. Personal items are to be contained within your Unit and may not be left in common areas.
The Program Managers and Director reserve the right to re-assign a Participant to a different Unit for any reason.
The Program Manager and Director reserve the right to search a Participant’s Unit at ANY time.
Participants are expected to wake by 9:00 AM Monday through Friday and by 11:00 AM on Saturday & Sunday. If a Participant is working full-time and days off fall on either Saturday or Sunday, Participant may exchange their late wake day.
Participants must notify Program Managers and Program Director of ALL medications that they are prescribed. Some medications must be kept by an assigned staff member for the safety of all Program Participants. All other medications need to be in a secured lockbox and Program Managers and/or Program Director must be provided a copy of the lockbox key. It is strictly prohibited to share hour prescriptions with another Program Participant at any time for any reason. If you are caught doing so, both of the Participants will be immediately discharged from the Program without exception. You must take all medications prescribed and as directed by your Physician or Psychiatrist. If you are out of medication you must notify Program Manager or Director immediately.
Participant’s that have their own vehicle must have a valid operator’s license, proper plates and proof of insurance. Participants shall NOT store vehicles on Program property that do not run or are not properly plated.
Participants will be assigned chores. Chores must be completed by 6:00 PM. Chore assignments are rotated weekly and new assignments shall be posted by Sunday evening for the following week.
Overnight passes are allowed after you have maintained a minimum of 30 days clean time. You must not be on probationary or disciplinary restriction and all fees/costs owed by Participant MUST BE PAID IN FULL. You must fill out an overnight pass request and submit it to Program Manager or Director at least 24 hours in advance.
Curfew is 11:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 AM Friday & Saturday if Participant is not on restriction. If Participant is on restriction, curfew is 10:00 PM Monday through Sunday. Telephone calls after curfew are not allowed except for in an emergency. Curfew hours can only be changed with prior permission from Program Managers or Director.
All food is to be kept in Participant’s designated food storage space.
All Participants must attend all aftercare treatment as recommended upon discharge from the treatment facility if it has been recommended by Participant’s doctor or therapist.
Personal property is limited to that which can be neatly stored within a Participant’s Unit. Personal property may not be left unattended in common areas. Program Managers and Director are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Program Managers and Director reserve the right to dispose of any personal property left unattended for a period of up to 24 hours.
Participants shall clean up after use of any common area.
Participants shall not engage in any fraternization or sexual conduct at any time. Sexual context or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and will be grounds for immediate discharge from the Program. Participants are required to report any sexual conduct immediately for investigation.
Participants must observe all fire safety rules, guidelines and procedures as outlined in the fire safety handout.
Participants must have employment within 30 days of admission into the Program unless prior arrangements have been made with Program Director. If Participant is required to participate in Job Search, he/she must fill out the required forms and submit to Program Director weekly by 9:00 PM on Sundays.
Participants must perform a minimum of 2 hours weekly of community volunteer work. Participants must fill out all required forms. All volunteer work must be pre-approved by Program Managers or Director. Court ordered community service does not count toward the minimum weekly requirement. Participants may see Program Managers for pre-approved volunteer locations.
Participants shall not leave laundry facilities unattended while laundering clothing. All lights and appliances must be turned off when not in use. Thermostats shall not be set over 70 degrees. Participants who do not adhere to the above guidelines set forth in Rule #23 may be subject to fines or disciplinary actions.
All noise levels should be such that they do not disturb the peace and quiet of others.
Participants must have a sponsor or temporary sponsor within 14 days of entering into Program.
All Participants are subject to and required to take random drug testing any time. ANY PARTICIPANT REFUSING TO SUBMIT TO TESTING OR WHO TESTS POSITIVE FOR DRUGS OR ALCOHOL MAY BE TERMINATED FROM THE PROGRAM IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU ARE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PROPERTY YOU MUST DO SO IMMEDIATELY. You may be allowed to re-enter the Program after you have entered and successfully completed treatment at the sole discretion of the Program Director.
A good positive attitude and willingness is both essential and key to your personal recovery. A poor attitude or an attitude of indifference will not be tolerated for the sake of other participant’s recovery process.
There is no smoking allowed on premises except in designated outdoor areas. Cigarette butts must be properly disposed of in the designated receptacles.
Within 48 hours of entering the Program, Participants will be required to meet with an approved staff member to complete a “plan of action”. Within 30 days of entering the Program, Participants are required to attend a relapse prevention session and complete a written relapse prevention plan.
No entrance keys will be issued until the required key deposit is paid in full. It is strictly prohibited to make any copy of any entry keys. There is a $25.00 charge for lost keys and lost/stolen keys must be reported to the Program Manager or Program Director immediately.
Disciplinary action will be determined at the sole discretion of the Program Manager and Program Director. When determining any disciplinary action, all factors will be taken into consideration out of fairness and respect to the individual. These factors will include, but are not limited to: clean time, prior history of conduct as a Participant, any prior violations and efforts made in the recovery process. We believe that while there are no exceptions to the rules, there are exceptions for the individual. As a result, disciplinary actions may be different for two different individuals for violating the same rule/ regulation.
The Program Director ONLY reserves the right to amend or change the Program Rules and Regulations at any time. A memo regarding any changes will be posted.