“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

At Mend Recovery Homes, we are dedicated to helping our residents achieve lasting recovery by providing a safe, accountable, and integrity-filled environment. Our intention is to create a space where everyone, regardless of their path to recovery, has an equal opportunity for success.

Our qualifiers for housing are:

1. Residents must have a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or a mental health diagnosis, and be experiencing homelessness.
2. Residents must be engaged in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or an Outpatient Program (OP) and establish a Release of Information (ROI) so that communication can be maintained.
3. Residents must also be free from problematic substance use, agree to live by the rules listed below, live crime-free, and not be a registered predatory offender.

Mission Statement: 

Mend is committed to helping all individuals with addiction. Residents living in a Mend Recovery home must agree and acknowledge that living in the Home requires complete abstinence from drugs and alcohol.

House rules are designed to protect the health, safety, and comfort of Mend residents. A breach of the House Rules and Expectations surrounding use of substances, violence, threats, resident conduct, weapons, and threats constitutes a material breach of your lease. You may be removed from the Home for breaking these rules. Mend may amend these House Rules and Expectations at any time and for any reason. If Mend does amend these rules, you will be provided with a copy.

1. Substance Prohibition: 

- Any use or possession of alcohol, recreational drugs, drug paraphernalia, unauthorized prescription medications, including Kratom and THC, is strictly prohibited whether such items are held on Resident’s person, vehicle, or home.

- Breathalyzer and urinalysis tests will be conducted randomly, but at least once weekly. Refusal to submit to a drug and alcohol screening will be considered a positive result and out of compliance with these rules.

2. Violence and Abuse:    

- Violent behavior, including verbal abuse, physical abuse, threats, sexual abuse (including jokes and unwanted advances), possession of pornography, and property destruction, will NOT be tolerated. Violence or threats of violence shall subject a resident to immediate removal from the home.

3. Weapons:

- Weapons of any kind, including explosives, are not permitted in the Home. Weapons will be confiscated and placed in a locked cabinet outside of the Home. 

4. Valuables and Theft:

- Valuables including cash are the responsibility of the resident. Mend is not responsible for anyone’s valuables or cash. Theft or reckless or intentional misconduct with respect to the property of others is strictly prohibited.

5. House Jobs:

- Each resident will be assigned a house job after admission. You must see that the work gets done and may not pay other residents to do your job. If you will be away from the house, you must find another resident to cover your assignment and that person must agree to do it.

6. Treatment Programs:

- All residents must be enrolled in a treatment program at the time of admission and must complete such treatment. Residents must maintain an active program of recovery, attend three recovery-based meetings per week, log meetings on the resident accountability sheet, have a Sponsor or Mentor with weekly contact, and attend every in-house meeting or activity. During the first three weeks, residents must meet with the Program Manager weekly.

7. Gambling:

- Gambling of any kind is prohibited.

8. Smoking:

- Smoking, including e-cigarettes, vapor devices, dipping, or other nicotine-related products, is strictly prohibited within the Home. Smoking is permitted only in the designated outdoor smoking area and butts disposed of correctly. 

9. Guests:  

- Guests are welcome between Noon to 8:00 p.m. Guest privileges are at the discretion of Mend. Guests who have recently relapsed or been discharged from other sober houses or treatment centers are not allowed to visit until they have been sober for at least 30 days. Guests are not allowed in resident’s rooms, must remain in common living areas, and may not be unaccompanied. No overnight guests are allowed.

10. Sexual Activity:

- Sexual activity between residents (including those from other Mend Recovery Homes and Kai Shin patients) is strictly prohibited.

11. Sign In/Out and Curfew:

- Residents must sign in and out when leaving or returning to the home. Curfew is 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Weekend passes must be processed in advance, limited to two nights per week and seven nights per month. Residents must inform Mend staff of their location and return time and may be required to take a urinalysis test upon return.

12. Cleanliness and Hygiene:

- Residents are responsible for keeping the home and their rooms clean. Laundry facilities are provided and should be used regularly. Residents must clean the lint trap on the dryer before and after every load.

13. Telephone and Cell Phone Use: 

- Telephones are provided in common areas for resident use. Cell phones may only be used in the privacy of a resident’s bedroom, and notifications must be kept on silent in common areas.

14. Noise and Activity:

- Residents shall not cause or allow any loud noise or activity in the home that might disturb others. No music shall be played outside the home.

15. Medications:

- All medications must ust be stored in the lockers provided by Mend.  It is the residents responsibility to ensure that the lockers remain locked.  

- All medications must be registered with Mend staff and either returned to the resident with a waiver (for approved over-the-counter or immediately available medications).  Any changes in medication must be made by the prescribing physician and documented. Off-label use of medication is considered a return to use. 

-Not taking prescribed medications can be cause for eviction.

16. Respect for Property:

- Resident’s rooms and belongings will be respected; house management will not enter without knowledge unless there is an emergency. Residents must keep their rooms neat and clean. No locks are allowed on bedroom doors.

19. Footwear:

- Footwear such as slippers or shoes are suggested to be worn at all times to protect from injury.

20. Food and Beverages:

- Food and beverages are allowed only in the dining room and kitchen. Residents must mark their food with their name and date and store it in designated areas. Refrigerated leftovers will be thrown away after three days. 

- Residents will be given a designated space for their food.  

21. Eviction and Belongings:

- If a resident is removed from the home, Mend shall maintain the resident’s belongings for the period required by state law.

22. Month-to-Month Stays:

- Mend stays are on a month-by-month basis.

23. Rule Violations:

- Residents will receive one warning for violating rules. A second violation will result in a notice of termination. Use of drugs or alcohol, threats or acts of violence, or criminal activity will result in immediate removal. Failure to vacate by the specified date will result in legal action.

24. Complaints:

   - Residents can file complaints with their House Manager. If unresolved, a written complaint can be submitted to the Mend Housing Manager. A meeting will be scheduled within three business days to work towards a solution.

Staff will make every effort to work with you and help you to understand and follow these rules. 

Use of drugs or alcohol, threats of or acts of violence, or criminal activity will subject you to immediate removal from the Home.