Admission
Criteria for Rea of Hope Fellowship Home -
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 $60-$85 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.
