Any woman expressing a sincere desire to stay "Clean and Sober" may be eligible for admission for placement in the home. Each individual must meet certain requirements before being accepted as a resident.
*Must be female age 18 or older
*Must be clean and sober for a minimum of 30 days
*Must have a primary diagnosis of alcohol and/or chemical dependency
*Must have a desire to recover
*Completed an inpatient or outpatient treatment program recently
*Agree to stay in the residence a minimum of 6 months
*Agree to sign releases of information for medical, legal, and mental health histories.
*Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and agree to random drug screen testing
*Must attend a minimum of five 12- step meetings weekly and obtain a sponsor
*No acute medical psychiatric problems
*Have an ability to maintain self-care and participate in job functions for the maintenance of the facility, i.e. cooking and general cleaning
*Must work full time, be enrolled in school full-time, or a combination of both
*Must contribute $95 per week for room and board
*Commit to total abstinence from drugs and alcohol
*Respect the rights, views, and property of other residents and get along with others
Upon meeting these criteria, an individual can be accepted into the home without regard to race, nationality, disability, or religious background. Referrals are accepted from any organization or agency serving the addicted person. Previous arrangements must have been coordinated between the agency and the referral. The agency must also be responsible for the appropriate information on the candidate. Referrals are accepted if no intoxication has occurred in the previous 30 days and if there is no apparent physical or psychological limitations. In the event the Rea of Hope Fellowship Home is operating at or near capacity; Kanawha, Putnam, Clay, Lincoln, Boone, and Fayette county residents will receive first priority for admission.
