Hopper Recovery Center 

Agreement

Terms, Conditions and Guidelines

Please do not join our facility unless you understand and truly agree to follow the terms of residency.

 

We Do Not Separate Sins

​All persons seeking recovery from addictions are welcome, whether one has a no criminal record, a significant criminal record or is a sex offender. If one means business, it is our belief that no one has sunk too low to receive compassion, guidance and help.

Purpose

​We live our program of recovery, working our steps, sponsoring others, and remaining drug/alcohol free. However, the primary purpose of Hopper House is to create an environment and model for one to find a Power Greater than one’s self that will do for him what he cannot do for himself. We are a faith-based recovery house and that means we discuss God. But we do not dictate a specific denomination, group, or religion. Those are matters one decides for himself.

Stay Current ​

It is the responsibility of the client/occupant of Hopper House to review these terms frequently and adhere to any changes or updates made to these terms. 

​Definitions

The words client, one, occupant, resident and tenant are used to describe the person renting a room or desiring to rent a room from Hopper Recovery Center. The words Hopper House, monitor, leader, director, manager, staff, personnel, house or facility are used orally and in writing to describe the Hopper Recovery Center and those working for and with Hopper Recovery Center. The words conditions, guidelines, terms, policies, and rules denote the requirements for membership and occupancy at Hopper Recovery Center. 

Program and Housing

​The applicant understands that the Hopper House program and housing are provided solely to adopt skills, attitudes, and abilities to bring about permanent recovery. Your first 15 days in our program is an evaluation period, if there doesn't appear to be a willingness to adopt a new lifestyle you will be asked to leave. Our program, is a 6 month program, it will allow the tenant to transition to a new, better, and sober life. The objective is to move from old lifestyle patterns, and mindsets to a new and comfortable state of living and being.

Length of Occupancy

After the length of 6 months of occupancy tenant will be evaluated on the amount of work a tenant puts into actions and behavior regarding their relationship with the God. Additionally, occupant will be evaluated regarding their understanding of, as well as the participation in our groups and functions. Upon completion of 6 months of successful participation. The occupants picture will be displayed as successful on the community wall. It is then that we assess if client. If they are an asset in helping others we will allow them to continue their stay with us. There is no expiration date as long as they continue THE PROGRAM of action. God bless. Chris and Brandy Hopper.

 

​​Guidelines That Must Be Adhered To By Resident​s

​If one has any conflicts with a house leader or other house occupants

Contact: Chris Hopper at 325-276-1978

Rent

• Rent is $140 if paid weekly or rent is $525 if paid monthly. 600 for individual dwellings [Apartment or RV]

• Paid the1st day of every month or each Sunday if weekly.

• There is a $20.00 late fee if the rent is late. 

• If one leaves and has paid rent in advance the difference will be refunded on a prorated basis.

Monitoring and Observation

• Common areas are monitored by security cameras.

• Common areas are monitored by voice recording.

• Rooms are NOT monitored.

• On-site house leaders consistently monitor behavioral risks and maintain oversight.​

Employment

• Except for elderly and disabled persons, occupants must be gainfully employed.

• If temporarily unemployed, job search must be reported to staff.

• Each unemployed occupant is allowed one calendar week to find gainful employment

• If one has been given a grace period to move in without rent he or she MUST become current within two calendar weeks of the move-in date. In other words, all rent is paid up for at least the up coming week just as with any other  property. 

Cleanliness and Sanitation

• We are responsible for our chores, our dishes, our area, and our house as a whole, inside and out.

• One must clean his or her living area regularly.

• We keep the house clean by putting things in their proper place.

• Inside floors and surfaces are to be protected from spills and clutter.

• All dishes are to be cleaned immediately.

• Clean windows and door facings.

• No hoarding or excessive items.

Speech

• Do not say things about others unless we are certain he or she would approve, unless the person is a danger to themselves or others.

• No gossip or deliberate character assassination.

• No cursing, yelling, threats of violence, or any words spoken with the intent to hurt a person emotionally. 

Attitude and Actions

• We don’t complain, condemn, or criticize.

• Do not argue or retaliate.

• Consider your actions and behavior a top priority.

• Do your best not to offend others.

Participation in Recovery Activities

Meetings

• Church/religious meetings, on site meetings required first 90 days

• Group Functions.

• Helping in the Recovery of Others

• Occupants are required to get a sponsor and work the 12 steps.

• In accordance with our 12th step, we are required to sponsor others

Room Inspections.

• Rooms inspected at owner or house leaders discretion.

• Random inspections will occur by owner and/or house leaders

Setting a Good Example

• Follow and practice the principles as set for in the book Alcoholics Anonymous e.g. the 12 steps.

• Personal Hygiene and proper dress.

  1. Wear a shirt if you are outside of your houses or around other in the house. 

  2. If you are wearing shorts be sure to wear underclothes. 

• Accept service work whenever asked. 

Be Responsible

• No trash or cigarette butts on the ground.

• Smoking in designated areas outside areas only.

• Complete at least 10 hours volunteer work per month, if something can be done to make Hopper House cleaner, more inviting, functional or more presentable. (​Refer to chore list posted in common area or ask leader.)

​​​Guests

• 24-hour notice is required for any guest that a client is wanting to visit and must still be approved by the House leader.

• With approval, same-gender guests are permitted within permitted hours. We prefer guest to meet in our community room rather than clients room. 

• Visits can last up to three hours at the house director's discretion and with prior approval, your children are welcome to spend nights with you at either location if approved by house leader.

• Having opposite-gender guests in the house without approval by the director is grounds for immediate termination of your service and occupancy.

• Once a sponsor is approved there is no need to get further approval for same-gender sponsee's or sponsors to visit.

Property​

• The occupant agrees to pay for any damaged or lost property belonging to Hopper House.

• Occupants must maintain on a best efforts basis all goods and property of Hopper House.

• Respecting the property of other occupants is required.

• If any property is left behind after your departure it becomes the property of Hopper House

Vehicles

• One operating up to date, and registered personal car or truck permitted.

• License plate number (up to date).

• The resident must provide make, model, etc.

• Don't block the drive.

Abandoned Vehicles 

• If you vacate and leave a vehicle there is a 100.00 USD per day storage fee charged per vehicle.

• If a vehicle is left longer than 10 days unattended it will be sold or towed at Hopper House’s discretion.

• All proceeds will become part of Hopper House property. You will not get any compensation -- No exceptions.

Meetings

• Meeting requirements are subject to change from time to time. leaders will contact you upon the changes through text or verbal house mtgs.

• For the first 90 days occupants will be required to make all Hopper House mtgs. Upon completing 90 days meeting attendance is reduced to 4 Hopper House meetings per week and church. Tuesday at 7:00 PM  Thursday at 7:00 PM  Saturday at 6:45 PM Sunday at 8:30 AM and Sunday church at 3 PM.  

• After 90 days residency, designated meeting nights are still required. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday as well as church what changes is that one can substitute our meeting with another meeting elsewhere. This applies only as long as house leader is aware and a outside meeting form is completed and submitted through outside meeting page at the following link https://www.hopperrecoverycenter.com/outside-meeting.

• Any meetings attended must not conflict with the original 12 step recovery program. 

• No cell phone use, horseplay, sleeping or distracting talk in meetings.

• Be on time for all meetings. 

• Missing three required meetings before 90 days and without completing a missed meeting form is grounds for immediate termination of residency.

• The only reasons to miss a meeting are for work or medical reasons.

Drugs and Alcohol​ 

• Any mood or mind-altering substance or prescription not prescribed by a licensed physician is a violation of Hopper House requirements.

• No over-the-counter recreational drugs. For example, CBD, kratom or headshop purchased items are a violation. (if you have legitimate questions please discuss with your house leader.

• No alcohol 

• You agree to random drug/alcohol tests.

Medications and Supplements 

• Nutritional supplements such as vitamins, protein powders, and minerals are permitted. 

• Non-narcotic non-prescription medicines are permitted (with approval).

• Anabolic steroids are not permitted

Conduct

• No physical violence.

• No inconsiderate actions are permitted

• Any unusual behavior will be addressed promptly. 

• No verbal violence or threats of violence.

Media

• No TV or movies that promote a bad lifestyle. 

• No foul music i.e. dirty language, or music disrespectful to women.

• No pornography.

• No violent video games.

• All websites must be above reproach (clean wholesome content).

• Dating sites are forbidden.

• ​No gambling. 

Pets

• No pets or animals unless approved.

• No indoor fish or rodents unless approved. 

Curfew and overnight stays 

• All occupants are to be in the house by 11:00 PM.

• Upon completing 90 days of residency. Hopper House allows two overnight leaves in any 30 day period. However a 24-hours notice is required prior to departing. The form is found at https://www.hopperrecoverycenter.com/copy-of-missed-meeting-or-overnight-l 

Move out ​

• Upon determining you are going to move out you must inform the house leader.

• There will be a room inspection 24 hours prior to departure for cleanliness.

• If you have an unclean unit you will have the option of cleaning it properly or paying to have it cleaned at a rate of $40.00

​Conclusion

​Occupant has read the Hopper House guidelines for occupancy and agrees to all the terms set forth hereby. The occupant is also aware that any non-compliance to any of these guidelines will cause immediate termination of occupancy. Hopper House is a structured sober living environment (SLF) and recovery environment. This means occupant's strict adherence to recovery principles, house rules, and other guidelines as set forth in this agreement or set forth orally by the Hopper House directors, staff, or leaders. Additional curfews may apply under certain circumstances on a case-by-case basis determined by the staff of Hopper House from time to time and various privileges from time to time may be granted or limited for all or part of the Hopper House residents.