Orientation Phase for New Residents
Day 1
- Alcohol and Drug Screen Prior to Admission
- Upon arrival all residents clothing and linens must go into the washer and dryer
- All Virtue House paperwork, procedures and rules are reviewed and contracts must be completed and signed before you are officially a Virtue House Resident
- Emergency Release MUST be signed by every resident in order to stay at Virtue House
- All new residents’ belongings are searched
- All residents MUST have $490
- Introduce the new resident with all areas of the house. Inform the resident of the procedures and responsibilities for the following: chore list assignments, the house sign in/out sheet, 12-step meeting attendance, employment search form (Every resident will be expected to utilize these documents in order for everyone to be accounted for at ALL times)
Day 2
- All residents MUST complete a recovery plan.
- ALL residents MUST begin searching for employment. The Virtue House expects 5 applications daily Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday residents are still expected to search for employment; however, we do understand some establishments are not open. Residents do have access to internet. Local resources are provided at the house as well. If a resident cannot work for any reason, please notify the House Coordinator immediately upon having this information. Resident will be required to volunteer for at least 32 hours a week. Accommodations will be made if someone is on disability or has other concerns to take into considerations such as medical.
- To find and attend 12-step meetings you are able to pick up a meeting list at any 12-step meeting you attend. Resident are expected to find a home group and a sponsor. Residents are also to get in-service as soon as
 possible. Such as making coffee, become a greeter, set up meeting, help clean up, etc.
Day 3
- Resident will continue to actively seek employment and fill out applications. Follow up calls will be made and the resident will have a tracking paper. The Virtue Staff will assist with the process, but resident must communicate this request by informing the house manager.
- The House Manager and resident will meet on Day 3 to discuss how the resident is adjusting to recovery house living, obtaining employment, and if any obstacles are recognized at this time in order to help resident problem solve and find options.
Ongoing Recovery Support
- Resident will be required to have weekly meetings to update their recovery plan
- Every resident will be required to attend a house and Big Book/Basic Text Study every Tuesday night starting at 7:30pm. Every resident is expected to attend this mandatory meeting. Work and other activities must be rescheduled to accommodate The Virtue House Meeting. The only excused abstinence is treatment and we require some type of proof written or a phone call.
The Virtue House Complaints and Grievance
We strive to provide upstanding residence. Part of our goal is to offer a safe and secure place for individuals to begin their recovery. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve our services, we welcome you to share your thoughts. The Virtue House Staff will keep resident updated to the progress of your request or compliant.
Complaints - If you have an issue during your stay at The Virtue House, we would want any and all residents to report it directly to the House Manager. If it is with the House Manager, please contact the House Coordinator. The number of the House Coordinator is posted on the whiteboard. If a resident is having any difficulty making a compliant feel free to contact a senior member in the house.
If a friend or family member would like to make a compliant. This needs to be in writing. The Virtue House recommends it is sent to finesse0663@aol.com.