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Fundamentals
Addicts characteristically have problems with authority, impulse
control, and low self-esteem associated with impeded social
performance. As the lack of self control would typically result in
personal as well as social disorder, the acceptance of authoritative
leadership with an emphasis on peer leadership is vital to the
success of a Welcome Home student. To maintain an environment
conducive to orderly living, clear and unambiguous rules of conduct
are in place and are strictly enforced.
+ Welcome Home students are taught to show respect in all relationships and
towards all things, to accept authority, to be grateful, humble, polite, punctual,
motivated, positive, responsible ...
+ Students are also taught accountability. Profanity or suggestive language is
not tolerated. Lying, stealing, a stubborn attitude, or the use of tobacco are
serious offences. No rough-housing or wrestling. When students break a
rule, they receive discipline such as additional learning assignments and/or
chores, loss of privileges, or being held back. Violent or destructive behavior,
insubordination, and the use or possession of alcohol or drugs all break the
“Cardinal Rules” and will result in dismissal.
+ All reading material must be approved. Welcome Home maintains its own
library.
+ Pornography, violent material, hate literature, single player games, console
games, cell phones, and portable internet are not allowed.
+ Students are required to participate in all community events (chores, career
training, recreation, etc.) that they are asked to join and complete any
assignment they are instructed to perform.
+ All e-mail and social networking accounts must be closed down until the
student has reached the “Re-entry” stage of the Program. (After a
minimum of 18 months)
+ Students are not allowed to have any money, except for “pocket money”
which is supplied during the latter part of the Program.
+The general motto of Welcome Home is to always strive for perfection, that
includes cleanliness. Students are expected to ensure that their living
quarters and, in fact, all WH facilities are not just clean and well-maintained,
but kept in as near a state of perfection as possible.
+ Only personal items are allowed into the Home and need prior approval.
Ownership of items bought for a student during his stay in the Program will
remain with Welcome Home if he leaves before graduation. Any gifts received
by a student (money, donations, merchandise, etc.) belong to Welcome Home
but will first be used to his benefit, if found appropriate.
+ Students are required to submit to random drug testing and their belongings
are subject to inspections at any time.
+ Any relationship outside Welcome Home must be approved. This includes any
relationship by phone, letter, or e-mail.
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