Services and Client Application

At Masada House, we aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals recovering from addiction. We believe in a holistic approach that addresses our residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Masada House Services

Provisions of shelter, utilities, some food, support, case management, supervision, and life skills are provided to our clients. 

Group meetings provide support and education, including:

  Relapse prevention

· Communication skills

· Boundaries

· Recovery meetings

· Substance abuse education

· Stress Management

· Relaxation

· Refusal skills

· Financial Management

· Self-care issues

· Self Esteem

· Social activities

There are recreational opportunities at the home and throughout the community.

Residents learn to develop goals to sustain sobriety and a healthy, independent lifestyle utilizing community support agencies, support networks, local businesses, housing initiatives, religious communities, and the education systems of San Juan County.

We are glad you are considering Masada House. It is a place to relax, have fun, work on your program, and be kind to yourself and others. We follow some of the basic rules to keep a safe environment for everyone. When you arrive, you will receive a Client Handbook with a more detailed list. You and your welfare are critical here, as is everyone else in the house. Our common welfare comes first. Masada House transitional program is a privilege and NOT a right. By applying for and being accepted into the program, you want to be here to achieve long-term, continued sobriety. To stay in the program, you must comply with the program rules.

RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program fees are $500 a month, and payment arrangements may be set up with staff.

2. The Masada program comes first before personal business.

3. Maintain a positive attitude. This is important to change your perspective. 

4. Communicate honestly.

5. Please notify staff when sick.

6. Comply with program requirements. 

7. Take directions/suggestions from staff. 

8. Keep the names of other residents confidential.

9. You are responsible for your property.

10. You will be financially responsible for the cost of repair or replacement if you intentionally destroy or deface property. 

HOUSE RULES

(PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING HOUSE MEETINGS AND MEDITATION)

1. Residents must wake up on time, 7 a.m. M-F

2. Make your bed. 

3. Meditation is at 7:15 a.m. Mon-Fri and at 8:00 a.m. on Sat. 

4. House meetings are on Sundays and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.

5. Chores must be done by ten a.m.

6. Wash your dishes.

7. Arrangements for visitors must be made in advance with staff.

8. Visits to the jail are not allowed during Level 1.

9. Smoke only in designated areas. 

10. No gambling per probation restrictions 

11. We do random UAs and BACs 

12. Call every 3hrs Level 1&2 and 5hrs for 3&4.

13. Sign Out/In When you leave and when you return.

14. Curfew: Levels 2, 3, & 4 Sunday-Thursday 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 p.m.Level 1 residents must return to the house after the meeting, or another requirement is complete.

15. Overnight passes may be granted during levels 3 and 4 if you meet all requirements 16. Residents must attend at least three support meetings per week. 

The Masada House residential program has four levels of successful behavior. Each phase earns additional privileges. Focus on completing the phases. If there are no significant infractions within the 30 days, and you are current on fees, you may move up a level. 

Level 1: First Thirty Days (if employed)

• Obtain a sponsor.
• Obtain a job if appropriate to your treatment plan
• Attend three meetings a week
• No house restriction within 30 days
• Attend all case management meetings.
• Follow the treatment plan.
• Make arrangements to pay restitution, bills, and Masada program fees.
• Follow house rules.
• One 2-hour or less shopping period per week. The week runs from Sunday to Saturday. Additional time may occasionally be allowed for haircuts. 
• Speak with staff. 

Level 2: Thirty Days (after 1st 30 if employed)

• Able to attend activities and social events.
• Work with a sponsor/mentor.
• Atte three meetings a week
• No House Restriction within 30 days
• The job search continues, appropriate to your schedule.
• Actively working on goals
• Following house rules
• Following your treatment plan.

Level 3: Thirty Days +

• Continuing to work with your sponsor/mentor.
• Three meetings a week
• No House Restriction for 30 days
• Following your treatment plan
• Fees are paid on time according to the payment plan. 
• Maintaining a job or securing employment
• Saving money for future goals (housing, car, etc.)· restitution, and you continue to pay your bills.
• Actively working on goals.
• Following house rules.
• Able to apply for an overnight pass
• Restitutions and bills being paid on time.

Level 4: Transitional Level

• Continuing to be compliant with all rules and responsibilities
• Able to apply for overnight passes.
• Finding permanent housing
• Safety-Exit plan developed.
• Fees up to date
• Support network meeting if needed to meet and discuss progress and discharge plan