Mt. Zion House Rules

* Upon entering this program, you must have a Social Security card and valid state picture ID card on hand.
* Upon entering this program, you agree to a 26 week commitment.
* There will be no phone calls for the first 4 weeks. (Letters only)
* First 4 weeks you are in Phase 1. (residential)
* No Smoking, Anywhere, Anytime! Today you quit.
* No Drugs-No Alcohol, No anti-depressants, No psycho-tropies, Nothing mood altering.
* Follow the schedule exactly as stated. No exceptions!
* Mandatory classes, groups, counseling, and Church as scheduled. Must be on time!
* No foul language, or any type of negative talk.
* Showers are to be taken daily. Dress modestly, shirts are to be worn at all times.
* All money is turned over to the Director upon entering this program.
* It is mandatory to have a return trip ticket if traveling from out of area.
* All personal belongings will be searched.
* Personal possessions must fit into 2 suitcases.
* You will sleep in assigned bed only.
* Do not sit on or touch anyone's bed or belongings.
* Christian literature only.
* No radios, tape cassettes, or television allowed. Only what is approved by the staff.
* No one is allowed outside before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:45 p.m.
* No one uses the back staircase for any reason, except for an emergency. (Fire)
* No one is allowed in the kitchen except those assigned there.
* Take questions to the Assistant, if the Director is not available.
* No dating for the entirety of your stay. No exceptions.
* If married there will be visit restrictions as determined by the Director & staff.
* When you enter Phase 2 you will secure a first shift, full time job and pay $130 per week. (Meals, laundry included)
* You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from work.
* Personal vehicles are to be used for work only. If you disobey, driving privileges will be terminated.
* In Phase 2 you will not carry any money, except what is approved by staff.
* In Phase 2 & 3 a budget sheet will be completed and turned in each pay period.
* You must be on time for all scheduled activities.
* On your day off from work, follow schedule as in Phase 1.
* Phase 2 will last for 8 week at which time you will be evaluated to determine whether you enter Phase 3.
* Pre-approved visitors are allowed on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.
* Phase 3 will last 14 weeks or until the end of your stay.
* In Phase 3 you are required to participate in all evening activities including meals.
* In Phase 3, personal vehicles are for work purposes only, unless request form is approved 24 hours in advance.
* If you are dismissed, you must leave, taking all your possessions with you. Anything left behind will be discarded.
* If I have a vehicle, I must provide proof of sufficient auto liability insurance during my tenure in the Mt. Zion House program.
* I acknowledge sole responsibility for all medical, dental, and other expenses owed for myself and any and all third parties as a result of my acts or omissions whether intentional , negligent, or other, during my tenure at Mt. Zion House.
* That if I obtain employment during my tenure as a student at Mt. Zion House, I hereby authorize Mt. Zion and/or its agents to notify my employer in the event of my dismissal from the program.
* If you are currently on any medications that are mood altering, you must seek your doctors advice to be weaned from said drugs. There are absolutely no mood altering drugs allowed.
* A blood test for HIV, Hepatitis A,B,C (panel) TB, and VD. Results are required before admittance into Mt. Zion Houses' program.
* A positive blood test result for HIV, Hepatitis A,B,C or TB, will prohibit entrance into the program. VD must be treated before entrance.
* No overnight or weekend passes.
* Eating foods between meals is prohibited.
* No checking or Savings accounts allowed through FDIC banks. In-house banking only.
* I give permission to the Director of Mt. Zion House to inquire of my family, employer or probation officer, anything concerning me.

The undersigned party hereby waives any and all claims, demands, suits, damages, loss, judgments, liens and/or assessments which they may have or incur individually or jointly for either personal injury or property damage, against the Mt. Zion Christian Church, Inc. and/or Mt. Zion House, their members and/or employees as a result of any action taken by their members and/or employees during the course of the student's tenure at Mt. Zion House. The undersigned party further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Mt. Zion Christian Church, Inc. and/or Mt. Zion House their members, and/or employees, their agents, successors and assigns for any liability which may be imposed upon the Mt. Zion Christian Church, Inc. and/or Mt. Zion House, their members and/or employees, as a result of any injury to himself or his personal property, and/or as a result of any injury to a third party resulting from acts or conduct by the undersigned
The undersigned hereby accepts responsibility for all medical expenses incurred while a student in the Mt. Zion House program. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Mt. Zion Christian Church, Inc. and Mt. Zion House, their agents, members, and/or employees for any and all expenses resulting from my medical treatment.
The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of (and that I have read and understand) the rules, disclosures, requirements, and commitments. I agree to abide by all of the rules as set forth by Mt. Zion House. I further understand that disobedience of said rules may result in dismissal from the program or loss privileges, said determination to be of the sole discretion of the Mt. Zion House Director.
Student Signature________________________ Date__________________________