Recovery Living Standards & Program Guide

Next Step Housing

Where individuals can build stability, grow personally and create the life they desire.

Our Mission

Next Step Housing is committed to offering men and women stable housing to achieve stability, personal growth, in an uplifting environment for those who need to focus on long term self sufficiency.

Our Vision

Providing safe, stable, all-inclusive housing that supports recovery and builds foundations for longterm stability and independence.

Where a positive mindset opens new opportunities!

At Next Step Housing we believe that embracing a positive mindset is the key to unlocking new possibilities. We support your journey of change by providing a safe, structured environment where personal growth and independence are nurtured. Here encouragement, guidance, and practical tools come together to help you overcome challenges, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward a brighter future. Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and move closer to the life you envision.

Welcome to your Next Step Housing home!

We’re here to support you in a safe and welcoming environment. To help you move toward independence, these guidelines have been outlined for your success.

Please review carefully, as all residents will be expected to meet these expectations.

Living in your Next Step Housing Home

• In our home, residents honor honesty, integrity, and respect, fostering a safe, cooperative, and peaceful environment.
• You must abide by all rules of the house and all laws
• When you first move in, you’ll have a meeting with a director or housing specialist.

This is a chance to get to know you and go over the house guidelines together.

• You’ll have the opportunity to live independently while engaging with fellow residents in a supportive environment, focusing on your personal growth and working toward your individual goals.
• Active Participation Required: All residents are expected to contribute to the community through work, school, or volunteering. Staying engaged supports skill development, responsibility, and independence.
• We value partnerships with outside agencies that can help you reach your goals. Living at Next Step Housing is a chance to learn, grow, and heal.
• All household supplies will be provided (toilet paper, paper towel, hand soap, dish soap, garbage bags)
• As a Christian nonprofit, we warmly welcome people of all faiths.

Financial Program Fees & Policies

1. ALL-INCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION FEE: Determined by Property & Room
2. INTAKE & ESSENTIALS FEE: $150.00

Fees for the following month must be paid no later than the 27th. If fees are not paid by this date, you will not be allowed to stay in the program. A late fee applies after 3 days past due, $25 for the first late payment and $50 all following late payments.

If you cannot pay your fees by the 27th, but would like to stay in the program, you must make a plan with a director prior to the 27th. After the 28th, if fees are not paid and a payment plan has not been agreed upon with a director, you will be expected to leave on the last day of the month.

All fees are non-refundable. If you choose to leave or are asked to leave the program prior to the end of the month, you will not be refunded the monthly fee. All fees are non refundable.

No one at the house, including residents or house leaders, is allowed to manage your finances. All fees must be paid through our secure electronic payment system.

Curfew & Overnight Pass

1. Curfew is 10pm Sunday through Thursday night.

Curfew is midnight Friday and Saturday night.

The only exception is a verified work schedule and holidays, approved by a director.

2. You will be asked to provide a work schedule to the house leader and director. Curfew is enforced unless you provide proof of your work schedule.
3. Residents who are absent from the house for 48 hours without notice, no call - no show, may be exited from the program. If you plan to be away longer than 48 hours, please inform your house leader. The house leader will consult with a program director for approval.
4. Residents are eligible for up to four overnights per month, but must be living in the home for at least 30 days before overnights are allowed. Special circumstances, such as holidays, may be considered. All overnight requests must be submitted in writing to the house leader or director at least 24 hours in advance and approved by a director. Drug testing will be required upon returning to the home.

Drugs & Alcohol

This is a supportive housing program designed to benefit all residents. We have a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol; any use will result in immediate removal from the program.

1. You may not use or possess alcohol, drugs, or any medications that have not been prescribed to you by a physician.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) friendly.

Accepted Forms of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder include Buprenorphine, Subutex, Suboxone, Naltrexone, and Vivitrol.

2. Drug paraphernalia is not allowed in Next Step Housing homes.
3. Providing drugs or alcohol to another resident, or dealing drugs on or off the property, will result in immediate removal from the program. If exited, personal belongings must be collected within three days
4. A urine drug screen will be conducted upon arrival, after returning from an overnight, or at random. Refusal to take a required test when requested by a house leader or director will result in removal from housing.
5. If you use someone else’s urine or synthetic (store bought) urine for a drug screen, you will be exited from the program immediately.
6. The results of your housing drug screen may be made available to emergency contacts, counselors, drug court staff, and/or law enforcement.

	I UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING ARE CAUSES FOR EXIT OF THE PROGRAM:	INITIAL
1.	Possession of guns, knives, other weapons
2	Physical violence or threats of any kind. This includes threats made by your approved immediate family members and contacts
3	Breaching the safety of the house, including giving your entry code to someone else or letting them in on your code
4	Possession, use, buying, selling, dealing, trading, or touching alcohol, drugs, medications not prescribed to you by a licensed physician, syringes, or drug paraphernalia on/off the property

 

5	Failure to report use of drugs or alcohol to Next Step house manager or directors
6	Abuse of over the counter or prescription medications
7	Steeling, buying/selling stolen goods, possession of stolen goods or any theft related incident
8	Inviting non-residents onto the property without proper authorization
9	Violation of curfew or any other house rule
10	Having a messy room or food in your room not in a rodent-proof container
11	Damaging the house intentionally or due to lack of care and/or refusing to repair or replace the damaged item
12	Soliciting money from other residents or the public
13	Arguing or using inappropriate language with directors, house managers, or residents

Resident Policies

I agree to follow all house rules and expectations, and will ask the house leader or directors if I have questions.

I will meet any court requirements and follow guidance from Next Step Housing directors.

I will treat staff and fellow residents with respect and kindness, maintain confidentiality, respect personal space and belongings, and contribute fairly to household chores.

I will immediately report any use of alcohol or drugs, including my own.

I understand that I am responsible for my personal property and that the house is not liable.

I will attempt to resolve conflicts respectfully and seek help from the house leader or directors if needed.

I understand that failure to follow these expectations may result in removal from the program.

I agree to follow the rules, take responsibility for my actions, and understand that my residency is not guaranteed. I will exit the program respectfully if required due to my behavior or any breach of this agreement.

By signing this agreement, I understand that breaking house rules, endangering safety, or leaving the program will result in changed door codes and loss of access to the property. I will schedule a time with the housing directors to collect my personal belongings if necessary.

Printed Name __________________________________________
Date ____________________
Signature _______________________________________________
Witness__________________