Oxford
House - Laval Street
22 Laval Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 276-3251
PREAMBLE
Oxford
House Laval Street is a community of women who share
a common desire to stay clean and sober and a commitment to
honoring the House Rules and participating in the House process.
Our
common goal is to establish a solid foundation in
recovery and to begin changing the behaviors that interfere
with recovery. Our common welfare should come first.
Our
group process should at all times be based on honesty, trust,
respect and unity. Striving for a spiritually based life
we will begin to grow and strengthen our recovery community.
May
we always maintain principles before personalities to
protect our unity, and may we always have gratitude
for this opportunity, and our recovery.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The
primary purpose is to provide a structured and safe environment
for residents to help support and encourage recovery.
HOUSE:
Safe and protected environment
PURPOSE:
Stay clean and sober
PRINCIPLES:
Honesty, Trust, Respect, Unity
GOALS:
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Develop
and maintain a unified community of women committed to living
a life free and clear of drugs and alcohol.
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Establish
a solid foundation in recovery and begin changing the behaviors
that interfere with recovery.
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Commit to support of House meetings as a means to promote
democratic decision making.
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Encourage and promote opportunities for self-sufficiency,
responsibility and continued education.
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We as residents are responsible for open collaboration and
participation in order to attain the sense of community and
achieve the common House goals.
SPIRITUAL
PRINCIPLES:
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Depending on a Higher Power and striving to live a spiritually-based
life will be the daily means by which our common welfare will
be guided.
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The philosophy of principles before personalities will
maintain and protect our unity.
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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, MONDAY
AT 7PM, 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
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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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