House of Friends
“A Sober Living Home for Veterans” “A Chance for a New Beginning”
OUR MISSION:
To provide comprehensive services for veteran men who have been incarcerated for alcohol and drug related crimes; which includes an effort to reintegrate these individuals into the greater community as productive citizens, while rebuilding emotional bridges with their family. Many times, family relationships have been severely damaged through drug and alcohol addiction.
THE PROGRAM:
A primary goal of House of Friends (HOF) is to reduce the recidivism rate among our veterans. HOF helps residents to heal physically and mentally while rebuilding their lives and continually striving to create and build community within the home. To achieve this goal, HOF targets its efforts to individual improvement in three areas:
- Keep the recovery from alcohol and drug abuse the central focus of our program.
- Work to foster a sense of community and family by having our veterans build personal relationships with other veterans in the home.
- Provide our veterans with tools to become financially and socially self-sufficient.
THE HOME:
A veteran house manager will supervise each house. The relationship with the house manager is based upon trust, bonding and shared experiences. The house structure in that of a home. However; for our veterans to be successful, there are house rules and procedures enforced to create a safe, structured sober living environment. (Note: House Rules are attached).
HOF is not an institution but a home that provides an efficient, structured, safe, friendly and fiscally sound environment in which our veterans can continually strive toward recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
- $500.00 per month covers everything except food and toiletries
- Fully furnished home with semi-private bedrooms, full kitchen, community living, dining and laundry area
- Quiet neighborhood void of traffic
- A clean tranquil atmosphere conducive to sober living
- Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are conducted on site
- Bus stops within walking distance, we also provide bicycles)
- Located near an extensive business community, providing ample job opportunities
Through our affiliation with the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce (AHCC), we also provide financial literacy training, computer classes and small business classes for our veterans.
We are also affiliated with Re-Cycled Man LLC (A professional therapy group) and Thresholds (A mentor program).
Re-Cycled Man LLC’s treatment services include:
- Substance Abuse
(Outpatient Treatment)
- Mental Health
(Trauma Related Therapy)
- Domestic Violence & Anger Management sessions
(CYFD Certified Domestic Violence Offender Program)
- Individual, Family & Adolescent
- Domestic Violence & Anger Management
(12, 24 & 52 session programs) Breathalyzer and drug testing provided as part of these programs
- Substance Abuse
Early Intervention, Outpatient Services, Intensive Outpatient Services
The Thresholds Adult Reintegration and Mentoring Program is a cooperative venture between the New Mexico Corrections Department and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to assist selected veteran offenders and improve the transition process from prison or treatment facilities to their communities and families. They are a nondenominational ministry program.
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House Rules
Note: House of Friends (HOF) is a sober living home for veterans and whose primary problem is alcohol and or drug addiction.
**We do not accept sex offenders or gang affiliated individuals or individuals that have a history of violence while incarcerated.
By initialing each rule and signing this document you are agreeing to the conditions needed to be accepted as a resident of House of Friends.
- __No drinking or ingesting of any non-prescription drugs
- __No smoking in the house although there is a designated area for ones that do smoke
- __House chores are divided between residence
- __9:00pm curfew Sun/Thurs, 10:00pm Fri/Sat, therefore no late evening or graveyard jobs. Note: Immediate eviction from HOF if you stay out all night.
- __ You must have and AA or NA sponsor within 10 days of residence
- __two Mandatory outside AA/NA meetings are required per week/ one in house AA/NA meeting is provided once a week.
NOTE: Outside meetings are very important. This is where we as recovering alcoholics/addicts are able to form lifelong relationships and acquire the emotional and spiritual tools needed to help us live a harmonious peaceful sober life.
- __Residents must attend a mandatory house meeting once a week. This weekly meeting has three purposes:
- To go over everyone’s week to see if there are any problems that need addressing. Many times, when you express a concern with the group, a solution will manifest itself.
- To discuss any problems or concerns that you may have with your past week outside and or inside the house. For example; if you are having a problem at work, with family, staff or fellow tenants, this weekly meeting is the time to express that problem. (This also can be done privately with Charlie McGinnis).
- To get update on veteran’s sponsor and what step is being studied.
- __Breathalyzer test given every night with random UA’s throughout the week. UA’s are always given if drugs are suspected.
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House of Friends
Our program suggests 6-months minimum when coming from a treatment program. There is no deadline to your stay here if you are following the rules of the house.
Rent is $500.00 per month.
- (Must be paid prior to entry)
After the first month, rent can be paid one of three ways:
- $500.00 on the day rent is due
- $250.00 on rent day and the remaining $250.00 two weeks later
- $125.00 per week for the 1st four weeks of the new month
The $500.00 includes utilities and a fully furnished house with completely equipped kitchen, laundry room, cable television and internet access. Bed linen, towels and wash cloths are also provided.
The only necessities needed by the resident are toiletries, laundry detergent and food.
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