Oxford
House - Bay Street
1532 Bay Street, Springfield, MA 01109-1202
(413) 858-8122
HOUSE RULES
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ALL RESIDENTS ARE TO REMAIN CLEAN AND SOBER. ANY VIOLATION
OF THIS RULE WILL BE CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE EXPULSION.
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RESIDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO HOLD A JOB OR HAVE SUFFICIENT
INCOME TO PAY BILLS.
EXPENSES (E.G., CABLE, PHONE, RENT, ETC.) ARE TO BE PAID
ON TIME. ANYONE UNABLE TO PAY THEIR BILLS MUST PRESENT
AT THE HOUSE MEETING A PLAN TO MAKE SUCH PAYMENTS.
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BOUNCED
CHECKS TO THE HOUSE MUST BE MADE GOOD (IN CASH) WITH ANY
PENALTY COSTS TO THE HOUSE REIMBURSED.
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ALL RESIDENTS MUST ATTEND THE WEEKLY HOUSE MEETING, OR BE FINED $10.00.
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RESIDENTS
SHOULD ATTEND AT LEAST 4 MEETINGS A WEEK (AA/NA) NOT INCLUDING
OTHER COUNSELING OR OUTSIDE HELP.
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DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR IS NOT TOLERATED. ANY BEHAVIOR WHICH
IS DEEMED BY THE RESIDENTS TO BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE SERENITY
AND RECOVERY OF ANY RESIDENT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. THESE
ACTS INCLUDE THREATS. PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AND/OR INTIMIDATION
OF ANY MANNER. VIOLATION OF THIS RULE IS GROUNDS FOR EXPULSION.
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THEFT
IS NOT TOLERATED. SUCH AN OFFENSE WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE
EXPULSION AND LOSS OF ANY SOBRIETY DEPOSIT WITH THE HOUSE.
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DETAILS
ARE ASSIGNED TO EACH RESIDENT AND MUST BE COMPLETED OR
THERE WILL BE A $5.00 FINE.
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PLEASE
KEEP NOISE LEVEL WITHIN REASON. HOURS FOR MUSIC: 11AM
- 11PM.
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PLEASE
KEEP THE KITCHEN CLEAN AND NEAT. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF
AND PUT THINGS BACK WHERE THEY BELONG.
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DON'T
LEAVE LAUNDRY UNATTENDED. LET SOMEONE KNOW IF YOU MUST
LEAVE WHILE YOUR LAUNDRY IS BEING DONE.
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PLEASE
BE CONSERVATIVE WITH HEAT AND ELECTRICITY (E.G., SHUTTING
LIGHTS WHEN NOT IN ROOM. HEAT NOT ABOVE 75 DEGREES). IT
INCREASES OUR COSTS.
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PLEASE
REMEMBER TO ANNOUNCE ANY GUESTS YOU MAY BE EXPECTING AND
KEEP THEM WITH YOU DURING THEIR VISIT. REMINDER: NO OVERNIGHT
GUESTS!!
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BEFORE
GOING OUT OR TO BED, CHECK ALL THE OUTSIDE DOORS TO MAKE
SURE THEY ARE LOCKED. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL THE
RESIDENTS.
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IF
YOU EXPECT TO BE AWAY FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS PLEASE LEAVE
A NOTE WITH A NUMBER AND LOCATION WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED.
IF NOT, YOU WILL BE THOUGHT OF AS HAVING "PICKED
UP" AND IN VIOLATION OF MANDATORY SOBRIETY.
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GOOD
RELATIONS ARE TO BE MAINTAINED WITH OUR NEIGHBORS. PLEASE
CONDUCT YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY.
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RESIDENTS
MUST GIVE A 2-WEEK NOTICE BEFORE MOVING OUT.
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REQUIRED
LENGTH OF SOBRIETY FOR RESIDENCY IS A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS.
ADHERENCE TO ABOVE RULES IS MANDATORY!
For information about existing
Oxford Houses in Massachusetts, visit the Oxford
House web site.
Click HERE to obtain an application for membership
in any house featured on the web site:
Click
HERE to open and print a PDF application for the Bay Street,
Springfield house.
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Mail
or fax to the address/phone number listed. Applicants will be interviewed
until all vacancies are filled.
If
you have any questions about Oxford House or sober housing feel free to contact
us.
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