Project Rescue Rules

“Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.” Hebrews 13:17

General:

  • The program member must WANT the help we provide

  • If you are aware of someone having alcohol and/or drugs on our property, and do not let us know, you are just as guilty as the member who has it.

  • Synthetic drugs, plants, etc. carry the same consequence as illegal drugs.

  • Members under 6 months must get verbal permission to leave property.

  • Members are typically not allowed to have overnight visits until they reach 6 months.

  • Members must get permission to stay out overnight.

  • Members are not allowed to sell or trade items to one another.

  • Members must remain on our 19 acres when walking and/or getting exercise.

Money:

  • No cash in your possession (same as a relapse).

  • Promptly turn in your paycheck and/or turn in a money order.

Timeliness:

  • Be on time for classes and leaving for church.

  • Be on time for your 1-on-1 sessions.

  • Members here past 30 days without a job must shower, shave, brush teeth, be dressed for job hunting, and have eaten breakfast before 8:00 a.m. class Monday through Friday.

  • Members not working should be in the Baggett Building at noon every Saturday for meeting to discuss the day’s plans.

Environmental:

  • Keep apartment clean, take out garbage, and no dishes in the sink.

  • No personal items in common areas.

  • Keep the thermostat on 72 or above for cooling and 74 or below for heat.

  • Lights and television must be off when you are out of your apartment.

  • Do not enter someone else’s apartment without permission unless occupant is home.

  • Curfew time is 9 p.m. during the week & 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Food/Drinks/Supplements:

  • No taking any food out of the Baggett Building unless it is for lunch the next day.

  • No one is allowed in the kitchen except the people who cook and clean.

  • Throw out food scraps in the garbage and put dirty plates in the sink outside the kitchen after supper.

  • No hemp seeds, poppy seeds, or anything else that might hinder a drug test.

  • No energy drinks.

  • No vitamins, pills or drinks that increase energy or give a boost. Men’s daily vitamins are provided.

  • No creatine or body building supplements.

Smoking/vaping:

  • Smoking is allowed only in the smoke pit.

  • No smoking or vaping in Project Rescue vehicles.

  • No vaping around apartments, MAC or in vehicles.

Church:

  • No smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco on church property.

  • No going outside in between church services.

  • Notify Ryan if you need to miss a church service.

  • Members must dress nicely for church services. No jeans for morning service. Button down shirts and nice pants for morning church. Polo type shirt and new looking jeans for the evening.

Personal cleanliness:

  • Shave, brush your teeth and take a shower every day.

  • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer prior to the evening meal.

  • Members here past 30 days without a job must shower, shave, brush teeth, be dressed for job hunting, and have eaten breakfast before 8:00 a.m. class Monday through Friday.

Medications/Doctor visits:

  • No saving up medication. If you do not take your medication, give it back to Kim, Rick or Ryan by the next day.

  • Never share prescription medicines.

  • Always keep your medicines out of sight.

  • Do not keep over-the-counter meds in your room without permission.

  • If you are sick and need a doctor’s appointment, Rick will make it for you.

  • Do not get paper prescriptions. Have prescriptions called into The Pill Box in Priceville. You are NOT allowed to pick up your own prescriptions.

Internet/Phone:

  • Members under 6 months are not allowed on the internet (social media, email, etc.) unless they get permission.

  • Even after you get your own phone after 90 days, the internet is still not allowed.

  • Do not delete anything from your phone without permission.

  • Members here less than 6 months may get their phone open to look for a job but can ONLY use their phone for work and to call people already on their approved call list.

  • When members here shorter than 6 months get a smart phone, they can ONLY talk and text until they reach their second six months.

Driving:

  • Text A to B to Rick when you travel from one place to another.

  • Call A to B to Ronnie on Saturdays.

  • Text A to B to Ryan on Sundays.

  • Project Rescue vehicles are always under A to B.

  • Members here less than 6 months are only allowed to use their vehicles for work and church.

  • All members must get verbal permission ahead of time to drive Project Rescue vehicles.

  • Members who are off A to B must let staff know verbally ahead of time, if they plan to be out past midnight.

Work:

  • Notify Rick prior to taking off work during the week, or Ronnie on Saturday.

  • Members must get verbal permission ahead of time to do paid work for another member.

  • Members are not allowed to quit a job, until they get permission from staff.

Relationships:

  • Members with 30 days or less in the program should not hang out with other members here less than 30 days. Hang out with older members.

  • Members under 6 months cannot have friendships with women in any manner.

  • Fornication (sex outside of marriage) is considered the same as a relapse on drugs