• Must be 18+ years of age

• Must be free from alcohol or substance use for at least 72 hours and not in need of detoxification

• Must submit a urine drug screen upon admission

• Must not have any active warrants in this or any other county. 

• Must not have ever had a sexual charge. Freedom Ministries Lighthouse reserves the right to request a background check

• Must be medically stable and be willing to be assessed as free of any illness or infection that requires isolation from others

• Must have an RPR, TB and nursing assessment done day of admittance 

• Must be entering the facility voluntarily 

• Must be willing to commit to active participation in all aspects of the program

• Must be able to meet personal needs without assistance

• Must recognize that alcohol/drug use is a problem and have a desire to recover and change

Freedom Ministries Lighthouse is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and does not receive funding from any federal,  state, court, or social service program. Costs are covered solely through entrance fees, residency fees, and donations.

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An entrance fee of $1500 is due upon day of admittance that will cover your cost for the first 30 days in the program. There is a $400 nonrefundable fee. Once completing your first 30 days you are required to gain employment and be self-supporting. Resident fees then will be due each Friday at $300 weekly. This fee will cover food and transportation.

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Freedom Ministries Lighthouse does not accept insurance. Payments are made in the form of cash, check, money order  or cashier’s check. Payments may be made by PayPal on our website but 2.75% must be added for processing fee. All  returned checks will incur a $35 fee to be paid by resident in cash.

Resident Rules, Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

1. Drug and Alcohol Testing / Search Policy

Residents will be required by staff to undergo alcohol and/or drug testing on a random or reasonable cause basis. Additionally, residents will be subject to a search of their person or personal belongings at any time, at the discretion of staff.
- Refusal to comply with testing or search requests, or submitting a positive drug/alcohol screen, will result in immediate discharge from the program.
- Residents will be charged a flat monthly fee of $20.00 for drug testing, regardless of how many tests are administered.
- All positive test results may be verified through an approved laboratory. Residents are financially responsible for any additional lab fees incurred.

2. Prohibited Substances and Paraphernalia

Use or possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, or any drug-related paraphernalia (including pipes, rolling papers, etc.) No type of energy drink is allowed during the program or while on pass. This is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate discharge.

3. Violence and Threats

Physical violence, verbal abuse, or threats toward staff, residents, or volunteers will not be tolerated. Any violation will result in immediate discharge and may lead to criminal prosecution.

4. Illegal Activity

Engaging in any illegal activity is grounds for immediate discharge and possible legal action.

5. Interaction with Neighbors

Residents are strictly prohibited from interacting with neighbors (including waving, speaking, or asking for favors such as making phone calls or relaying messages). Residents must remain in designated areas. Violation may result in immediate discharge.

6. Gambling and Pornography

Gambling or possession of pornography may result in immediate discharge from the program.

7. Electronic Devices and Cell Phones

Residents are not allowed to possess or use cell phones or other electronic devices. Use of a visitor’s or guest’s device is also prohibited.

- While on pass you are not allowed to use or look at a phone without staff approval.
- Cell phone use at work may be allowed only with staff approval.
- Any violation will result in discharge.

8. Profanity and Romanticizing Substance Use

Profanity, obscene gestures, or romanticizing past drug or alcohol use is not permitted.

9. Dress Code

Clothing that displays offensive content or contradicts Christian values or recovery principles may not be worn on the premises. No sleeveless shirts, or tank tops (wife beaters) are allowed. Violations may lead to discharge.

10. Respect for Property

Defacing, damaging, or destroying any building, furniture, vehicle or property will result in immediate discharge and your account will be charged for damage.

11. Tobacco Use Policy

Tobacco products are permitted only in designated areas. Use is not allowed in any building or in Lighthouse vehicles.

- No sharing or loaning tobacco without staff approval.
- Electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes, vapes, etc.) are strictly prohibited.
- Tobacco requests must be submitted on Mondays; approved items will be distributed once                                                    per week.
- Violation of this policy may result in discharge.

12. Prohibited Items ("Do Not Bring" List)

Possession of any item on the “Do Not Bring” list is strictly prohibited. Residents found with these items may be discharged.
- Copies of the list are available upon request from staff or on Freedom Ministries Lighthouse, Inc. website.

13. Fraternization and Conduct During Services

Fraternization (including whispering, note-passing, or any disruptive behavior) during special services (church, AA/NA meetings, Bible study, work events, etc.) is not permitted.
- After services, residents must return to housing or enter the van within five minutes.
- Brief acknowledgment of individuals with LASA status or those discharged from the program is allowed, but no extended conversation is permitted.
- Violations may result in immediate discharge.

14. Honesty and Integrity

Any misrepresentation of pass information or attempts to manipulate, bypass, or deviate from program rules and procedures may result in immediate discharge.

15. Repeated Violations

Continuous or repeated violations of these rules may result in discharge from the program.

 Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

 1. Possession of Money

No possession of any kind of money is allowed. Loaning or exchanging money in any form with other residents or staff is prohibited. This includes the sale of items or services such as chores, haircuts, laundry, etc.

2. Administrative and Parking Area

The administrative office area and sanctuary parking area are off-limits after business hours and on weekends.

3. Sanctuary Use

Residents may enter through the back door of the sanctuary for book work, prayer, or reading. All TVs in the sanctuary are off-limits.

4. Mailboxes

Lighthouse mailboxes are off-limits unless the resident has staff permission.

5. Room Privacy

Do not enter another resident’s room for any reason. Residents cannot give others permission to enter their room. Lighthouse is not responsible for valuables. Items left behind will be considered abandoned.

6. Dress Code

Shirts must be worn at all times unless participating in approved recreational or work activities.

7. Wake-Up and Rest Time

Wake-up time is 6:30 AM unless assigned duties require earlier rising. Beds are off-limits during the day except by staff permission. No sleeping on couches or other furniture at any time. Rest on Sundays is allowed from 1 PM to 4 PM after cleaning duties are complete. Sanctuary time begins at 4:30 PM, dinner at 5:00 PM, and departure for church at 5:40 PM.

8. Quiet Hours

Quiet time begins at 10:00 PM. No loud talking, and TVs must be turned down. All lights must be out and residents in bed by 11:00 PM.

9. Early or Late Wake Periods

Residents awake after 12:15 AM or before 6:30 AM may use designated areas only. No showering or shaving until all roommates are awake.

10. Church Dress Code and Conduct

Residents must wear shoes, long pants, and collared shirts to church and special services. No gum, food, or drinks are allowed. Residents must sit in the first three rows, participate respectfully, and complete sermon notes. Sharing testimonials requires prior staff approval.

11. Phone Calls

During the first 30 days of the program, no visits or phone calls are allowed.
After the first 30 days, residents may make one 20-minute call on their wash day and a 10-minute call on Sunday if not restricted. A 20-minute sponsor call is allowed daily. Abuse of this privilege may result in restrictions.

12. Visitors and Passes

Visitors must be immediate family listed on the intake form, have a signed support statement, and attend Al-Anon/Nar-Anon or Celebrate Recovery if recommended. Visits are allowed on the 1st and 3rd Saturday from 12 to 4 PM after the first full month. Anyone impaired may be asked to leave or submit to a drug screen.

Months 2–5: Residents may receive a 4-hour on-property visit on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is contingent upon the family member attending their weekly Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, or Celebrate Recovery meeting, and having a signed statement of commitment and support on file.

Months 6–9: Residents may leave campus for a 4-hour off-property visit on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM), provided the family continues weekly Al-Anon attendance.

Months 10–12: Residents may request a 24-hour off-property pass beginning at 4:00 PM Saturday and ending at 4:00 PM Sunday. Families must still meet Al-Anon attendance requirements.
 

All off-property visits must be pre-approved. Residents must clearly communicate the time, location, and purpose of the visit. Any item brought back to the property from an off-property visit must receive prior approval by staff. Upon returning, residents must report directly to the office and present all items for inspection. Once signed in, returning to a visitor’s vehicle is prohibited.

Visitors are not permitted in resident rooms or housing at any time. Unapproved visitors arriving at the resident’s place of employment will result in immediate discharge.

13. Family Education Day

Only immediate family or approved visitors may attend. Anyone impaired may be asked to leave or submit to a drug screen.

14. Television Privileges

TV access is allowed Friday 4:30 PM–11 PM, Saturday 3 PM–11 PM, and Sunday 1 PM–10 PM.

15. Saturday Workday

The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month is designated workdays. Chores will be assigned by the preceding Friday.

16. Employment:
Once a resident begins employment, he is required to remain on the same job for a minimum of 90 days. At that point, the resident may submit a formal request to change jobs. If the request is approved, the resident must work a full two-week notice prior to transitioning to a new job. If a resident is terminated from his place of employment, it may result in immediate dismissal from the program.

17. Repeated or continuous violations of Freedom Ministries Lighthouse policies may result in discharge from the program.

Procedures

1. Daily bathing, shaving, and a clean, neat appearance are mandatory. Residents must shave every morning and bathe daily. Pajama-style pants may only be worn in the living area. Tank tops must be worn with an undershirt. Shirts must be worn at all times except when in bed.

2. Residents are responsible for keeping all living areas clean at all times. House inspection occurs at 8:25 AM. All chores must be completed by 8:00 AM and before leaving for work. Failure to complete chores properly may result in loss of privileges for the entire resident community.

3. Our home is God’s house. Be a good steward of what God has provided. Always represent The Lighthouse respectfully in appearance, attitude, and cleanliness while in the community.

4. Residents must arrive at the sanctuary five minutes before any meeting or service begins and stay until it ends. When the service is over, you have five minutes to return to resident housing.

5. Continuous or repetitive violations of procedures may result in discharge from the program.

6. Loaning or borrowing of tobacco products without staff permission is strictly prohibited.

7. All residents are expected to have dinner at 5:15 PM and sit at the table, unless at work.

8. If off work or home early, residents must follow the daily schedule and attend all required areas unless excused by staff.

9. Residents may receive one package per month from family, with prior staff approval. Food items are not permitted in packages.

You are responsible for knowing and understanding these procedures. Ignorance is not an excuse. If you have questions, please ask. Failure to follow these procedures may result in discharge.
 

I have read and understand these procedures. I agree to follow them and understand that failure to do so may result in discipline or discharge from the program.