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Sarah's House
Living in Freedom Everyday

Sarah's House is a life recovery program with on-site housing available to help women ages 18 and above. We provide Christian discipleship and support as they move their lives in a new direction.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW INFORMATION:
 

Connect Palmer’s Mission Statement:

To connect individuals and families to the love of God by creating opportunities for the local body of Jesus Christ to aid in meeting practical needs in their community.


Sarah’s House Mission Statement:

To connect ladies with a safe and caring place to stay where they can encounter the love of God and learn that His promises are for them today.

Connect Palmer and Sarah’s House provide Christ-centered training programs.  We train individuals in basic work and living skills to help them live Christ-centered lives based on the principles found in God’s word.

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Services are provided without regards to race, creed, gender, color, religion, age, national origin, disability or other biases prohibited by State and Federal Law.

 

We are not a drug treatment facility or an assisted living facility.  All residents must be drug and alcohol free for at least 30 days prior to admittance. This includes any and all narcotic prescriptions.  Those with physical or behavioral health issues beyond the scope of our program will be redirected to the programs that can properly care for those with special needs.

 

We are a life recovery program.  The third phase of the program is our work-ready program. This means that the individuals admitted into Sarah’s House must be willing and physically/mentally able to seek and maintain full-time employment.  Pursuing or collecting disability may disqualify you for this program. Residents should be ready to work hard for the life change they desire.

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Admission Requirements:

  • A completed application must be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

An interview with the director and/or board member prior to entrance must also be completed.

  • Application to and participation in the program is voluntary. You must be willing to commit yourself to the program for a period of approximately 8 months in order to complete all 4 phases.

  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Willingness and physical/mental ability to be employed.

  • Court matters need be disclosed prior to admission. This can extend the time of your program to allow time to meet your court-ordered requirements and complete each phase.

  • All medications must be approved by the program director prior to entrance.

  • If you are taking any type of psychotropic medications for depression, anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder, etc., you must include a treatment summary from your doctor with your application, as well as a letter stating that you are able to participate in a highly structured program.

  • Medical problems that would limit participation in the program must be addressed prior to admittance. You must provide medical records of any condition which may limit your abilities to perform at full capacity. This is needed to determine eligibility to the program.

  • There is a $50.00 induction fee required at the time of entrance. This fee is non-

refundable.

  • The monthly program fee is $450. We ask that family and friends donate to the program on a monthly basis.

  • You must agree to submit to random drug screens and room searches. This is done to ensure the integrity of the program.

 

Our program is completely voluntary. Those desiring to enter the program must enter with the understanding that they plan to complete the entire program. It takes approximately 8 months to complete all 4 phases and graduate. Intakes are done only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

BELOW IS THE APPLICATION FOR SARAH'S HOUSE OR CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PRINTABLE PDF VERSION.

SARAH'S HOUSE APPLICATION

8. PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE BELOW SCHEDULE:
 

MONDAY-FRIDAY

Residents are in the training center from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. During that time, the schedule consists of group devotions, various classes/groups, prayer, study time, volunteering, etc. The daily schedule will vary based on which phase the resident is currently in.
 

Evening groups are scheduled 2-3 days per week and can vary based on availability.
 

Free time begins at 4:00 pm.

 

CURFEW

Sunday -Thursday 9:30 pm

Friday and Saturday 10:00 pm

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Saturday: Deep cleaning apartment 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Sunday: Church 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Various community outreaches and events (times and days vary).

 

PROGRAM PHASES

The program consists of 4 phases:


Phase 1: SPaM – 4 Weeks

The introductory SPaM phase is a time for the new resident to:

Seek, Pray, and Meditate.

Cell phones and other outside distractions are removed. Free time in the evenings and weekends will be limited to in-house. This allows the resident the time needed to adjust to the schedule and to SEEK the Lord, spend time in PRAYER, and MEDITATE on His word (Psalms 19:14, Luke 15:8, 1 Timothy 6:11).

This phase includes Bible study lessons, reading assignments and SOAPS.
 

Phase 2: Foundations – 4+ Months

During the Foundations phase, the resident is asked to look at the foundational core values that they are building their life on. We challenge the residents to allow God to help them establish a new foundation with the values and principles found in the Bible.

This phase includes Bible study lessons, Fresh Start lessons and processing, Step Study, Genesis Process Relapse Prevention and other reading as assigned by the program manager. Residents are assigned a mentor to help track their progress, set goals, and learn how to manage their time and money. Volunteering in the community will begin in order to prepare the resident for getting back into the workforce. Lastly, medical, legal and educational hurdles are addressed and resolved before moving to the next phase.
 

Phase 3: God’s Work Design – 3+ Weeks

This Phase begins when resident is ready to look for full time employment. Using the ‘Job Hunting Hand Book,’ the resident establishes a job-search plan and works towards securing employment. This phase ends when the resident has obtained full time employment.
 

Phase 4: LIFE Connect – 2+ Months

LIFE Connect begins when the resident has secured full-time employment. The resident will begin budgeting their paychecks and creating an exit plan that addresses transportation, housing and the support/accountability network they will implement once they have graduated.

11 b. Do you smoke?
11 b. Do you have a cell phone?
11 b. Do you have an automobile?
24. Will you use you own lockbox or purchase your own?.
25. Are you currently on disability?
26. Do you have a disability application in process?
27. Do you have frequent or on-going appointments?
28. Are you pregnant or do you suspect that you may be pregnant?
29. Are you currently employed?
30. If you have no means of paying the monthly program fee, do you have a sponsor who could sign the Support Sponsor Agreement?

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SUPPORT SPONSOR AGREEMENT, IF NEEDED.

31. Do you currently have a legal case pending?
32. Are you currently working with OCS?
33. Are you currently on probation or parole?
Do you have an electronic monitoring device?

35. PLEASE READ THE BELOW AND ACKNOWLEDGE ACCORDINGLY:

 

I understand that my main purpose for being here is to learn a new way to live and make healthy life choices. I am choosing to live under Sarah’s House rules. My commitment is to complete the program in its entirety.
 

Accountability is an important part of Sarah’s House.  As an adult, it is difficult to let people into your life in a transparent manner.  The basic rules listed here reflect boundaries that are to help you, as a resident, to stay on course in moving toward the life change you want for your own life, as well as for the protection of the other residents who are in the Sarah’s House program.

 

While living at Sarah’s House:

 

I understand this is a small overview of the rules and policies and that I will need to familiarize myself with all of Sarah’s House’s policies and guidelines in order to understand the expectations of the program. The policies and guidelines are available upon request. 

 

I understand that the monthly program fee is $450. It may be pro-rated if the move-in date is after the 10th of the month.  A Support Sponsor Agreement will need to be signed by my sponsor if I am unable to pay the fee myself.

 

I understand that I am committing to complete all phases of the program and that the program takes approximately 8-9 months to complete.

 

I will be transparent about my financial situation with my mentor and Connect Palmer staff.

 

I will not possess or use alcohol or drugs at any time while living at Sarah’s House. Sarah’s House is a sober-living environment and I will be dismissed from the program if I use drugs or alcohol during any part of the program. I will endeavor to help maintain a safe and sober environment.

 

I will not curse or use off-color expressions or bodily gestures.

 

I agree to take any random drug test that is required when asked by staff.  Refusal will lead to dismissal.

 

I understand that I am required to attend church on Sundays at Church on the Rock, Palmer as well as various life groups, recovery groups, community service events and fundraisers.

 

I understand that I am required to participate in the Foundations, LIFE Connect Program and the God’s Work Design Program the entire time I’m living in Sarah’s House.

 

I agree to join in Devotions at Connect Palmer at 8:00am to 9:00each morning, Monday through Friday and I agree to the nightly Curfew of 9:30pm Sun-Thur and 10pm Fri and Sat, to be at home and in the house.  I agree to participate in all elements of the daily and evening schedule and to keep the nightly curfew.

 

I understand that those I visit with in-house or off-site need to be approved by staff. Visitors will be required to sign an agreement that fully supports my commitment to recovery and the new direction of my life. Their contact information must be on file. (Guests for off site visits will not be approved unless they are drug and alcohol free for 90 days or more.)

 

I understand that there are to be NO male guests allowed in Sarah’s House at any time for any reason.

 

I understand my room must be kept neat and orderly at all times. I agree to complete household and office chores as scheduled by staff.

 

I understand that these rules are to help me change the way I live and to protect the other residents who are living with me. 

 

I agree to fully participate in all Sarah’s House functions and events as scheduled by staff and directors (e.g.  fundraising, community outreach or community service events).

 

I understand that not following any of the guidelines and rules of Sarah’s House will result in a request to leave. (See ‘Non-Compliance and Discipline Policies’). If I am requested to leave or leave by my own decision, I will not be allowed to reapply for Sarah’s House for 30 days.

I acknowledge and accept ALL the requirements outlined above:

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