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Tel: 405-757-7671 Email: [email protected]
POTENTIAL MEMBERS: PLEASE STUDY THE WEBSITE AND THIS FAQ THOROUGHLY AS THIS WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE.
Do you accept woman and children?
We ONLY provide sober living for men at this time.
Are your reviews real?
Yes. While the guys can earn a small amount of "house points" as a thank you for taking the time to review us, they are not compensated, are provided voluntarily by members, and are not told what to rate us.
Potential Members:
We highly suggest you review our site, but especially this FAQ so you can get a better understanding of what to expect.
Do you accept woman and children?
We ONLY provide sober living for men at this time.
Are your reviews real?
Yes. While the guys can earn a small amount of "house points" as a thank you for taking the time to review us, they are not compensated, are provided voluntarily by members, and are not told what to rate us.
Potential Members:
We highly suggest you review our site, but especially this FAQ so you can get a better understanding of what to expect.
What is Sober Living? Is it the same as treatment or detox?
Detox:
Generally, a short term (1-2 weeks) place where a person goes to have medical attention during early stages, to assist with withdrawal symptoms, to rest, and learn about addiction / attend meetings.
Treatment:
A longer term place (anywhere between 30 days and a year) where a person goes for intensive work on their sobriety. Generally the person will remain at the treatment center, not work, etc. while undergoing addiction workshops, discipline training, etc. Treatment can be anywhere from a couple of hundred to a few thousand dollars per day and many accept insurance.
Sober Living Home:
Unfortunately there is no standard definition as sober homes can range from extremely healthy like Into Action to extremely unhealthy environments where at best there is little sobriety and safety. So we are going to give the definition that best fits our sober living homes, which is: "A home where alcoholics/addicts voluntarily choose to live together, submitting to structure and accountability, while learning and practicing the tools needed to remain permanently sober for the rest of their lives."
Into Action's REAL Sober Living Home Standards:
First, we say "REAL" because frankly most sober living homes do not provide real structure or accountability.
- Working with a sponsor
- Reading recovery literature.
- Progress on 12 step work
- Working with other alcoholics. (Sponsoring)
Detox:
Generally, a short term (1-2 weeks) place where a person goes to have medical attention during early stages, to assist with withdrawal symptoms, to rest, and learn about addiction / attend meetings.
Treatment:
A longer term place (anywhere between 30 days and a year) where a person goes for intensive work on their sobriety. Generally the person will remain at the treatment center, not work, etc. while undergoing addiction workshops, discipline training, etc. Treatment can be anywhere from a couple of hundred to a few thousand dollars per day and many accept insurance.
Sober Living Home:
Unfortunately there is no standard definition as sober homes can range from extremely healthy like Into Action to extremely unhealthy environments where at best there is little sobriety and safety. So we are going to give the definition that best fits our sober living homes, which is: "A home where alcoholics/addicts voluntarily choose to live together, submitting to structure and accountability, while learning and practicing the tools needed to remain permanently sober for the rest of their lives."
Into Action's REAL Sober Living Home Standards:
First, we say "REAL" because frankly most sober living homes do not provide real structure or accountability.
- A home where individuals live together who not only say they are attempting to recover from substance abuse, but in order to really change their lives and to protect the sanctity of the sober house, are willing to prove it on a daily basis by their own actions and by holding each other accountable.
- A nice, clean, and comfortable home.
- Within walking/biking distance of plenty of jobs, AA meetings, and public transportation.
- Members are provided strong, healthy structure and accountability.
- Members are required to work an active and consistent 12 step program.
- Daily chores and weekly deep cleaning duties.
- Zero tolerance substance abuse policy.
- Fees cover all basic necessities except food, clothing, and toiletries.
- A max of two people per bedroom ratio.
- A max of four people per bathroom ratio.
- A max of four people per refrigerator ratio.
- Effective rules that benefit and protect the health and sobriety of the house.
- Proper maintenance and care of the house.
- Observance of basic 'good neighbor' policies.
- Onsite house manager who actively engage and hold those accountable living in the house.
- At least weekly regular visits, inspections, and oversight from off-site Into Action Operational Managers to further insure the good and healthy operation of our houses.
- Mandatory weekly 14-panel drug and alcohol testing.
- No overnight guests.
- Minimum "Sobriety Standards", such as minimum and verified:
- Working with a sponsor
- Reading recovery literature.
- Progress on 12 step work
- Working with other alcoholics. (Sponsoring)
Are there any reasons I won't be accepted? (This does not cover financials as those are dealt with below)
- Felonies: Sexual and arson based felons are not permitted. Violent felonies require a house vote. However, there are certain violent felonies that will not be accepted period such as rape and murder.
- Medications: Medications with the potential for abuse are not permitted.
- Interview / Attitude: Potential members will be interviewed by phone prior to being accepted.
Do you accept insurance / Are you state subsidized? Meaning, is there a way I can get in without paying?
Insurance: Sober living in Oklahoma do not accept insurance, but also cost less than an apartment (plus all bills and basic supplies are included).
Insurance: Sober living in Oklahoma do not accept insurance, but also cost less than an apartment (plus all bills and basic supplies are included).
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES:
"Is it free? Can I obtain financial assistance? Can we work something out, because I just need a chance please."
No it is not free. Yes, we do have options for financial assistance for those who qualify.
How it works.
Who Qualifies for House Credit (Financial Assistance)?
- OPTION A: Initial Payment
- OPTION B: Treatment Collateral
- OPTION C: Legal Collateral
- Have a Parole / Probation Officer you must report to regularly involving a drug related charge.
- Have a drug related court case and drug testing is required by the state.
- You have an ankle monitor on an alcohol or drug related charge.
- OPTION D: Sober Collateral
- You have no job, but a verifiable period of active sobriety of at least 90 days.
- OPTION E: Physical Collateral
Payback Requirements:
Member will be required to do the following while living at our sober housing on house credit:
What if I need financial assistance, but don't qualify under any of the previous options?
On rare occasions, the house may vote on a person that cannot qualify. If the house does not vote to make an exception then the applicant will not be accepted.
"Is it free? Can I obtain financial assistance? Can we work something out, because I just need a chance please."
No it is not free. Yes, we do have options for financial assistance for those who qualify.
How it works.
- To help ensure that new members take their stay with us seriously, we ask that anyone seeking house credit (financial assistance), have some sort of "skin in the game".
- Applicants do this by qualifying through one of the options below that applies to them.
- After being approved, members that are accepted on house credit will owe one extra week's worth of rent as a house credit loan fee.
- Members then are given the time they need to begin receiving a paycheck.
Who Qualifies for House Credit (Financial Assistance)?
- OPTION A: Initial Payment
- You are able to make the initial first week's payment and move-in fee: (see pricing page for details)
- Your Personal Investment? You are saying that you are serious enough to figure out a way to make the move in payment.
- OPTION B: Treatment Collateral
- An applicant has successfully completed detox and/or treatment.
- The applicant's caseworker gives the applicant a good refferal.
- The applicant goes straight from detox / treatment to our sober housing.
- Your Personal Investment: You have proactively taken measurable steps to show your serious about your recovery.
- OPTION C: Legal Collateral
- You have one or more of the following:
- Have a Parole / Probation Officer you must report to regularly involving a drug related charge.
- Have a drug related court case and drug testing is required by the state.
- You have an ankle monitor on an alcohol or drug related charge.
- We are able to confirm that the legal parties involved are willing to work with us on your accountability.
- Your personal risk/investment: If you do not take it seriously or if you relapse, then you risk going to jail/prison.
- OPTION D: Sober Collateral
- You either have:
- You have no job, but a verifiable period of active sobriety of at least 90 days.
- Your personal risk/investment: You have made the effort to reach some important initial milestones.
- OPTION E: Physical Collateral
- You are able to put up collateral that is worth at least approximately the amount of the first week's move in payment.
- We hold onto your collateral until your caught up.
- Your personal risk/investment: You are willing to risk your property.
Payback Requirements:
Member will be required to do the following while living at our sober housing on house credit:
- Work + job hunt a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Members in house debt must apply for state sponsored food program ("food stamps" aka SNAP)
- Create weekly (or bi-weekly budgets depending on how often their job pays them.
- Submit a copy of each paycheck to ensure the house debt is being paid off at the appropriate pace.
What if I need financial assistance, but don't qualify under any of the previous options?
On rare occasions, the house may vote on a person that cannot qualify. If the house does not vote to make an exception then the applicant will not be accepted.
I've lived at other "sober” houses before, but they weren’t very sober and living there was not optimal for recovery. Is this different?
It’s import to us that it is understood that Into Action houses are absolutely NOT what's known in sober living circles as a “flop house”. This means we do not simply cram people together and call it sober living. If you're looking for a place to simply not be homeless, to "do your own thing", to "just hang around other sober people", "to please the judge", or any similar reason then Into Action is not for you.
BUT... If you are truly at your bottom, are ready to listen and follow directions, are humbled, and desperately ready to learn how to live a permanently sober life, then you ill be a good addition to our house. Sobriety is a life and death disease to us. We treat it as such and expect all our members to do the same.
It’s import to us that it is understood that Into Action houses are absolutely NOT what's known in sober living circles as a “flop house”. This means we do not simply cram people together and call it sober living. If you're looking for a place to simply not be homeless, to "do your own thing", to "just hang around other sober people", "to please the judge", or any similar reason then Into Action is not for you.
BUT... If you are truly at your bottom, are ready to listen and follow directions, are humbled, and desperately ready to learn how to live a permanently sober life, then you ill be a good addition to our house. Sobriety is a life and death disease to us. We treat it as such and expect all our members to do the same.
How do I avoid "flop house" / low quality 'sober' houses?
Be sure to use our "what a sober home should be" definition above as a reference when asking questions.
1. Make sure:
2. Do the policies of the house meet your goals? Is it "self managed" by the members or by other people with low sobriety time? Do you need real structure? If so, how is structure implemented and held accountable?
3. Find out the major requirements of the house's rules and don't move-in unless you'll be able to abide by them.
4. Will they allow you to see the house in advance or meet other members to get an idea of what life there is really like?
5. What medications are allowed? How many people max? Do they except / don't accept?
6. What, in general, is expected of you. What are you willing to do?
Be sure to use our "what a sober home should be" definition above as a reference when asking questions.
1. Make sure:
- You are able to thoroughly research the house you’re considering.
- Ask as many questions as you have without issue and are comfortable with the answers.
- If your gut feels any "red flags", there probably are red flags.
2. Do the policies of the house meet your goals? Is it "self managed" by the members or by other people with low sobriety time? Do you need real structure? If so, how is structure implemented and held accountable?
3. Find out the major requirements of the house's rules and don't move-in unless you'll be able to abide by them.
4. Will they allow you to see the house in advance or meet other members to get an idea of what life there is really like?
5. What medications are allowed? How many people max? Do they except / don't accept?
6. What, in general, is expected of you. What are you willing to do?
I understand that Into Action requires house members to work the 12 steps?
In our experience, those who are actively working all 12 steps are the ones who stay sober and reap the rewards of spiritual growth.
Therefore, we require that people attend minimum numbers of 12 step meetings, obtain and actually use a sponsor, make regular progress on the 12 steps, read 12 step literature, and eventually begin working with other alcoholics so that members can keep what they've got by passing it on.
Click the link for more about our 12 Step Requirements.
In our experience, those who are actively working all 12 steps are the ones who stay sober and reap the rewards of spiritual growth.
Therefore, we require that people attend minimum numbers of 12 step meetings, obtain and actually use a sponsor, make regular progress on the 12 steps, read 12 step literature, and eventually begin working with other alcoholics so that members can keep what they've got by passing it on.
Click the link for more about our 12 Step Requirements.
Am I free to come and go? Or is it more like a treatment center or medical facility??
While we are definitely structured, it is absolutely not a treatment center or medical facility. You are free to come and go and you please provided it is within curfew limitations. Sober living is a family-like dwelling in which members live with other alcoholics / addicts who are absolutely committed to remaining sober and strengthening that sobriety. Provided you are fulfilling your duties and responsibilities you are free to come and go as you please within the curfew limitations.
While we are definitely structured, it is absolutely not a treatment center or medical facility. You are free to come and go and you please provided it is within curfew limitations. Sober living is a family-like dwelling in which members live with other alcoholics / addicts who are absolutely committed to remaining sober and strengthening that sobriety. Provided you are fulfilling your duties and responsibilities you are free to come and go as you please within the curfew limitations.
LGBT Policies:
Into Action is a place for men to recover regardless of sexual preference.
* We require our straight members to have male sponsors. Similarly, gay members are required to either have a straight male sponsor or a female sponsor.
*Transgender: We only accept men.
Into Action is a place for men to recover regardless of sexual preference.
* We require our straight members to have male sponsors. Similarly, gay members are required to either have a straight male sponsor or a female sponsor.
*Transgender: We only accept men.
Are there rules?
Yes. We provide structured and accountable housing, which also results in low-drama / low-conflict housing. We do not list all house rules on our website, but our intention is to give you enough information to understand the "flavor" of structure that we utilize at Into Action so that you may make an informed decision. However, if you have concerns or questions about potential rules, you are welcome to contact us for more information.
Yes. We provide structured and accountable housing, which also results in low-drama / low-conflict housing. We do not list all house rules on our website, but our intention is to give you enough information to understand the "flavor" of structure that we utilize at Into Action so that you may make an informed decision. However, if you have concerns or questions about potential rules, you are welcome to contact us for more information.
How long until I can move in?
If there is room and depending on the time of day, then potentially the same day.
If there is room and depending on the time of day, then potentially the same day.
If I pay for someone else to get in, am I enabling?
It depends on each individual case's details. In some cases, it may be enabling. In some cases it won't be.
Here are some guidelines we feel are reasonable for anyone interested in helping someone our members financially:
It depends on each individual case's details. In some cases, it may be enabling. In some cases it won't be.
Here are some guidelines we feel are reasonable for anyone interested in helping someone our members financially:
- Don't force them into sober living. Simply make it crystal clear that you will only assist them one time. And if they wish for this to be that time, then great. If not, then that is fine also, but they're now on their own. Then if they decide to use their last "ticket" to get assistance, then you both know that this is the last time. Period. Then stick to it. Otherwise they know they can relapse and then come back to you again and again because you will always be there to clean up their mess and give them another chance.
- Only provide financial assistance one week at a time. We work with parents, friends, or whoever it is that is providing financial assistance to the member by giving weekly reports by phone. If the person is not taking it seriously, then stop assisting. If they are doing well, then keep assisting (but only for a limited time provided the member is following all directions).
- Financial assistance should be for a very limited time. Basically, it should only occur long enough for the member to obtain work and possibly for a couple of more weeks until the member is steady with their paychecks. But each instance is different as one person may be debt free, while another person is paying off fines to the state in order to stay out of jail. We can help guide you through that when the time comes.
What if I'm on disability and can't work?
With the exception of people on living with us on house credit, all members must "work" a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Here is what we consider to be "work":
Part of the strength in our house is due to our members being active. Part of it's strength is that everyone follows the same requirements. If we suddenly have everyone but one person being active while the one sits around the house all day, we're asking for a relapse, and one that will likely take others down with him.
With the exception of people on living with us on house credit, all members must "work" a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Here is what we consider to be "work":
- Part or Full Time job(s).
- School
- Community service / volunteer work.
Part of the strength in our house is due to our members being active. Part of it's strength is that everyone follows the same requirements. If we suddenly have everyone but one person being active while the one sits around the house all day, we're asking for a relapse, and one that will likely take others down with him.
I have to go to a meeting per day when I first move in?
Correct, all "Phase 1" members must attend a minimum of 7 meetings per week. (We also count church, temple, etc. as one meeting per week.) Meeting attendance is not nearly as difficult as it sounds. In fact, AA recommends 90 meetings in 90 days and most new members end up attending more than that in the beginning because they discover a whole new world in sobriety that they sometimes can't get enough of in the beginning.
With that said, the higher the phase you are, the fewer required meetings there are. For example, "Phase 5" requires 3 meeting per week.
Correct, all "Phase 1" members must attend a minimum of 7 meetings per week. (We also count church, temple, etc. as one meeting per week.) Meeting attendance is not nearly as difficult as it sounds. In fact, AA recommends 90 meetings in 90 days and most new members end up attending more than that in the beginning because they discover a whole new world in sobriety that they sometimes can't get enough of in the beginning.
With that said, the higher the phase you are, the fewer required meetings there are. For example, "Phase 5" requires 3 meeting per week.
Vehicles: Can I have a car? What if I don't have a car?
Yes, you are allowed to keep one vehicle at the house provided it runs, has insurance, is street legal, and provided you have a valid drivers license.
For those without vehicles, don't worry. Most people don't have one when they first enter. That is why our homes are specifically within walking distance of daily 12 Step meetings, plenty of job opportunities, and public transportation. Plus, we reward house members who offer rides to other members with reward points which they can spend on obtaining various privledges.
Yes, you are allowed to keep one vehicle at the house provided it runs, has insurance, is street legal, and provided you have a valid drivers license.
For those without vehicles, don't worry. Most people don't have one when they first enter. That is why our homes are specifically within walking distance of daily 12 Step meetings, plenty of job opportunities, and public transportation. Plus, we reward house members who offer rides to other members with reward points which they can spend on obtaining various privledges.
What happens if I can't afford to pay on time?
Unless you are receiving pre-authorized financial assistance from the house, the best case scenario is that you will be charged a late fee each day you are late. The worst case scenario (depending on the circumstances and how chronically you are late, you could have your membership terminated.)
Unless you are receiving pre-authorized financial assistance from the house, the best case scenario is that you will be charged a late fee each day you are late. The worst case scenario (depending on the circumstances and how chronically you are late, you could have your membership terminated.)
What do I need to bring with me?
Members must provide their own food, clothing, and toiletries. They will be given dedicated dry and refrigerated space for their food. For other personal items, members generally will have about enough space for 1-2 suitcases worth of possessions. And keep in mind that we provide all the other basic necessities, so please visit our What's Included page to help you decide what you want to bring.
Members must provide their own food, clothing, and toiletries. They will be given dedicated dry and refrigerated space for their food. For other personal items, members generally will have about enough space for 1-2 suitcases worth of possessions. And keep in mind that we provide all the other basic necessities, so please visit our What's Included page to help you decide what you want to bring.
Is there anything I should not bring?
Besides the obvious like drugs, weapons, etc. We do not allow members to bring furnishings, other large items, appliances, etc. We never want anything that could get mixed up with the house's property. Because if a member ever relapses or is terminated, they are not allowed to take any property with them other than their food, clothing, toiletries, and other pre-approved items.
Besides the obvious like drugs, weapons, etc. We do not allow members to bring furnishings, other large items, appliances, etc. We never want anything that could get mixed up with the house's property. Because if a member ever relapses or is terminated, they are not allowed to take any property with them other than their food, clothing, toiletries, and other pre-approved items.
Are there house managers? Or does everyone manage themselves?
Yes, there are house managers. Then there is a manager over the house managers that does not live on site, but visits the house weekly works with the house managers daily, and oversees any issues that arise above common day to day issues.
However with that said, our members are expected to require little management. We are not a rehabilitation center. We are sober living. Therefore our members are expected to follow house rules from the start and jumpstart their lives without having to be prodded to do it. So while we do have house managers as well as a staff manager. Their job is to keep the shipping running smooth and make sure the house remains healthy, not "babysit".
Yes, there are house managers. Then there is a manager over the house managers that does not live on site, but visits the house weekly works with the house managers daily, and oversees any issues that arise above common day to day issues.
However with that said, our members are expected to require little management. We are not a rehabilitation center. We are sober living. Therefore our members are expected to follow house rules from the start and jumpstart their lives without having to be prodded to do it. So while we do have house managers as well as a staff manager. Their job is to keep the shipping running smooth and make sure the house remains healthy, not "babysit".
Are you a treatment center? Do you provide counseling?
We are not considered a treatment or medical center, nor do we provide any counseling services that are considered professional. However we are also more than just a place to live around other people focusing on sobriety. While we are definitely in the realm of sober living, we are more like "Sober Living Plus" because of the expectations and requirements we have of our members.
We are not considered a treatment or medical center, nor do we provide any counseling services that are considered professional. However we are also more than just a place to live around other people focusing on sobriety. While we are definitely in the realm of sober living, we are more like "Sober Living Plus" because of the expectations and requirements we have of our members.
What if I do not have a job when I move in?
- All members are required to job hunt full time, 40 hours per week. This includes: Going to bed early, getting up early, hunting during normal "office hours".
- Once a member is working at least 30 hours per week, they are considered by our house to be employed full time.
- Members utilizing our house credit program are considered by our house to be employed full time when they are working 40 hours per week.
- Members who do not yet have jobs, will be required to work 40 hours per week finding a job,
- Members will (for a relatively short period of time) update their House Mentor via text throughout the day.
- Members may only apply online until 10am daily or in the evening after their other daily duties are complete, otherwise, members are out "hitting the street" looking for jobs in person.
- Members are required to hunt regardless of weather unless there is an active storm warning. This means you must be prepared to job hunt in adverse weather such as cold or rain, so bundle up and bring a trash bag or umbrella!
- We require members to "Get the first job first and the right job later." So if flipping burgers is the first job, then it's the first job.
How long can I live in an Into Action house?
As long as you like, provided you adhere to Into Action house requirements.
As long as you like, provided you adhere to Into Action house requirements.
How long do I need to live there? (The Three Commitments)
Members are committing to completing the following items before moving out:
But how long?
It is different for everyone as they complete these items at different speeds. But sober living is not a short term solution. So we recommend no less than one year. But that means nothing if you're not completing the items listed above.
Members are committing to completing the following items before moving out:
- Work all 12 steps of AA with a sponsor as directed in the Big Book of AA (the 12 Step instruction book).
- Taking someone else through all 12 steps (in other words, being a sponsor).
- Once your sponsor, a couple of other significant sober people in your life (such as parents, spouse, pastor, etc.), and the house manager ALL unanimously agree that you're ready, only then is it time to begin considering leaving.
But how long?
It is different for everyone as they complete these items at different speeds. But sober living is not a short term solution. So we recommend no less than one year. But that means nothing if you're not completing the items listed above.
What if I relapse?
If you relapse while you are away from the house, then you will simply be terminated and given an opportunity to collect your property.
If you bring drugs and/or alcohol onto the property (or have paraphernalia of any kind), then Into Action will help facilitate you experiencing the full consequences of your actions. For example if you bring drugs onto the property, the police will be called and you will be prosecuted to the full extent allowable by law.
We do NOT mess around with people who are not serious and will protect our serious members to the best of our ability.
If you relapse while you are away from the house, then you will simply be terminated and given an opportunity to collect your property.
If you bring drugs and/or alcohol onto the property (or have paraphernalia of any kind), then Into Action will help facilitate you experiencing the full consequences of your actions. For example if you bring drugs onto the property, the police will be called and you will be prosecuted to the full extent allowable by law.
We do NOT mess around with people who are not serious and will protect our serious members to the best of our ability.
I have a court case or was referred to a sober living by my parole/probation office, is Into Action willing to work with my parole officer?
Absolutely! In fact, we prefer it. We also provide court reports, confirmation letters, etc as needed.
Absolutely! In fact, we prefer it. We also provide court reports, confirmation letters, etc as needed.
Will there be dangerous people living in the house?
We require background checks on all members before they move in to verify what they tell us during our interview process is true and that nothing is being hidden.
With that said, felons are allowed provided they do not have violent felonies or if they are "mildly violent" such as an assault for a drunk bar fight, that they have received a house vote to gain entry.
We require background checks on all members before they move in to verify what they tell us during our interview process is true and that nothing is being hidden.
With that said, felons are allowed provided they do not have violent felonies or if they are "mildly violent" such as an assault for a drunk bar fight, that they have received a house vote to gain entry.
Would I be considered a “Tenant”?
No. Under the Oklahoma Landlord and Tenant Act, you are a member of organization, NOT a tenant. Therefore do not have the same rights as a tenant. This means that just like the City Rescue Mission can require you to leave if your actions are deemed inappropriate, so can sober housing.
No. Under the Oklahoma Landlord and Tenant Act, you are a member of organization, NOT a tenant. Therefore do not have the same rights as a tenant. This means that just like the City Rescue Mission can require you to leave if your actions are deemed inappropriate, so can sober housing.
Visitors: Are women or minors allowed to live in Action House? How about visitors staying overnight?
Into Action only has men-only sober living. So no women or minors housing are available at this time. As for visitors, your ability to have visitors come to the house depends on your Phase. But regardless of what Phase you are on, you will not be allowed to have overnight guests. Nor will you be allowed to have female guests anywhere except common areas. All members have roommates and we do not wish to place a roommate in the awkward position of having to share a room with his roommate and girlfriend.
Into Action only has men-only sober living. So no women or minors housing are available at this time. As for visitors, your ability to have visitors come to the house depends on your Phase. But regardless of what Phase you are on, you will not be allowed to have overnight guests. Nor will you be allowed to have female guests anywhere except common areas. All members have roommates and we do not wish to place a roommate in the awkward position of having to share a room with his roommate and girlfriend.
What is the Safe Housemate policy / Background Check and why do you do this?
Many sober living houses in OKC perform no background checks. Therefore no one knows anything about the people living in the house, whether they're safe, etc. Into Action strives to provide a safe home for everyone who lives or may come to live in Action House. To help achieve this, we run thorough background checks on all House Guests prior to entry. Have a spotty past? Don’t worry. We expect it. After all, we’re an alcoholics/addicts right? That is why we do not run the check until we are sure that, based upon your interview, you will be approved. So provided you were honest in your interview, and assuming we've deemed your application acceptable, then there should be no reason why you will be turned down after we run the background check. Therefore, you aren't risking losing any money on the background check.
The check costs us $30 to run. Therefore we charge $30 to the applicant. This fee must be paid in advance as we cannot afford to chance paying for this ourselves should someone have lied on their app and then left us with the background check bill.
Many sober living houses in OKC perform no background checks. Therefore no one knows anything about the people living in the house, whether they're safe, etc. Into Action strives to provide a safe home for everyone who lives or may come to live in Action House. To help achieve this, we run thorough background checks on all House Guests prior to entry. Have a spotty past? Don’t worry. We expect it. After all, we’re an alcoholics/addicts right? That is why we do not run the check until we are sure that, based upon your interview, you will be approved. So provided you were honest in your interview, and assuming we've deemed your application acceptable, then there should be no reason why you will be turned down after we run the background check. Therefore, you aren't risking losing any money on the background check.
The check costs us $30 to run. Therefore we charge $30 to the applicant. This fee must be paid in advance as we cannot afford to chance paying for this ourselves should someone have lied on their app and then left us with the background check bill.
What is expected of me once I am there?
Recovery is our first priority. If you don't stay clean, sober, and into action, you don't stay – it’s that simple. Beyond that,
- Actively maintain and participate in a 12-step based recovery program by attending meetings.
- Maintain a sponsor/sponsee relationship.
- Work the steps.
- Have a job.
- Submit to random drug testing.
- Remain current with weekly lodging fee.
- Follow the rules.
- Complete daily household chores.
- Have a good attitude.
Recovery is our first priority. If you don't stay clean, sober, and into action, you don't stay – it’s that simple. Beyond that,
- Actively maintain and participate in a 12-step based recovery program by attending meetings.
- Maintain a sponsor/sponsee relationship.
- Work the steps.
- Have a job.
- Submit to random drug testing.
- Remain current with weekly lodging fee.
- Follow the rules.
- Complete daily household chores.
- Have a good attitude.
Do I have to go to treatment or detox before being accepted?
No. Treatment or other programs are not a direct prerequisite. However, we also do not act as a detox or treatment facility. So if you've been using recently you will likely not be accepted until your out of danger of going through withdrawals or until you go through detox.
No. Treatment or other programs are not a direct prerequisite. However, we also do not act as a detox or treatment facility. So if you've been using recently you will likely not be accepted until your out of danger of going through withdrawals or until you go through detox.
What's the curfew for Action House residents?
Our goal is to transition individuals to making their own decisions and is based upon a "Phase System". For example, Phase 1 members have a 10pm curfew. Whereas the curfew at Phase 5 is 2am. At the same time, that does NOT mean that a Phase 5 can stay out till 2am every night. Rather, it means that because you've been making good, trustworthy, and wise decisions for some time, that you will be trusted with the freedom to occasionally stay out late if you desire provided you're remaining accountable.
Jobs / Curfews: We are a daytime house and therefore don't want everyone sleeping during the night except for one guy who sleeps all day. It just doesn't work out well. So you will be expected to obtain a job that gets you BACK TO THE HOUSE BEFORE midnight, REGARDLESS of what Phase you are.
Our goal is to transition individuals to making their own decisions and is based upon a "Phase System". For example, Phase 1 members have a 10pm curfew. Whereas the curfew at Phase 5 is 2am. At the same time, that does NOT mean that a Phase 5 can stay out till 2am every night. Rather, it means that because you've been making good, trustworthy, and wise decisions for some time, that you will be trusted with the freedom to occasionally stay out late if you desire provided you're remaining accountable.
Jobs / Curfews: We are a daytime house and therefore don't want everyone sleeping during the night except for one guy who sleeps all day. It just doesn't work out well. So you will be expected to obtain a job that gets you BACK TO THE HOUSE BEFORE midnight, REGARDLESS of what Phase you are.
Can I stay away from the house overnight?
Overnight passes are allowed for those who are at a qualifying Phase level.
Overnight passes are allowed for those who are at a qualifying Phase level.
Can I have visitors?
Yes, but the restrictions (or lack of restrictions) are based upon your Phase level.
Yes, but the restrictions (or lack of restrictions) are based upon your Phase level.
Are telephones allowed?
They are not only allowed, but are actually required. Photo based texting is our primary method for holding new members accountable. Therefore, you must have a phone with a data plan. If you do not have a telephone, we will help direct you on how to obtain a government issued cell phone, but you will still be responsible for making sure you have the appropriate amount of data on the phone in order to be able to send photo texts as required by house management.
They are not only allowed, but are actually required. Photo based texting is our primary method for holding new members accountable. Therefore, you must have a phone with a data plan. If you do not have a telephone, we will help direct you on how to obtain a government issued cell phone, but you will still be responsible for making sure you have the appropriate amount of data on the phone in order to be able to send photo texts as required by house management.
Do you provide TV / Computer / Internet?
Yes, yes, and yes! We provide everything from hi speed wi-fi, to Roku and Playstations which provides over 1500 channels including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO (which we pay for all three). For more information, please see our Ammenities page.
Yes, yes, and yes! We provide everything from hi speed wi-fi, to Roku and Playstations which provides over 1500 channels including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO (which we pay for all three). For more information, please see our Ammenities page.
Tell me a little more about your drug testing policies.
Unfortunately most sober living homes do not test regularly (if they test at all). If they do some testing, they often only use 5 or 8 panel tests.
Into Action Sober Living not only tests everyone in the house at least once per week (including house managers so that no one is "above the law", but our tests are 14 panel tests. We also perform random breathalyzers throughout the week. Further, we are an "at will" testing house. That means that ANY member, regardless of Phase, may test ANY other member, including testing house managers. If anyone refuses to test immediately at the time of request, then they are instantly terminated.
Unfortunately most sober living homes do not test regularly (if they test at all). If they do some testing, they often only use 5 or 8 panel tests.
Into Action Sober Living not only tests everyone in the house at least once per week (including house managers so that no one is "above the law", but our tests are 14 panel tests. We also perform random breathalyzers throughout the week. Further, we are an "at will" testing house. That means that ANY member, regardless of Phase, may test ANY other member, including testing house managers. If anyone refuses to test immediately at the time of request, then they are instantly terminated.
Will I have a room mate? / Are their private rooms?
Yes, all new members will have a room mate. Private rooms are reserved for house managers and those who are doing especially well.
Yes, all new members will have a room mate. Private rooms are reserved for house managers and those who are doing especially well.
Are past Into Action Alumni able to visit Action House Sober Living after they move out?
Yes, but only if they have stayed active and in touch with the house and have remained sober. For those people, it is highly encouraged.
Yes, but only if they have stayed active and in touch with the house and have remained sober. For those people, it is highly encouraged.
Our Phase System:
Into Action does not base merit on the amount of time one has been a member. Rather, it is based on action! As such, we have a 5 level phase system which grants new privileges (and in some case responsibilities) for those who have accomplished the items neccesary to advance to a higher phase.
The "big" limitations of Phase 1 are the following:
- 10 PM curfew
- Must go to a minimum of seven meetings per week.
- Must have a sponsor within one week of moving in and be using that sponsor a minimum of 4 times per week.
- No visitors allowed other than approved immediate family. (Approved wives, kids, etc.)
- You will not receive the codes to the television or wi-fi until Phase 2.
How do I phase up?
For the most part, a member phases up by working the 12 steps and doing a Big Book study (The "Big Book" is the primary text book used in 12 step meetings.
Here is an example of the requirements to phase up from Phase 1 to Phase 2:
- Must listen to an audio based Big Book study from the beginning through Step 3.
- Must complete steps 1 - 3 with a sponsor.
- Must receive approval from house manager for a written goals list.
- Must have a job.
How do I phase up and what are the benefits?
The lower the phase, the higher the structure and accountability. The higher the phase, the more freedom, trust, and privilege a member enjoys. Our philosophy is that the steps is where the "magic" happens. So a person phases up primarily through working the 12 steps. So as they work more steps they mature more spiritually. As they mature more spiritually, they are ready to make more of their own decisions. Eventually leading to them being ready to move out on their own.w
Example Comparing Phase 1 to Phase 5
PHASE 1 LIMITATIONS:
Actions required to move to Phase 2:
- Have a job.
- Listen to Big Book study from the beginning through Step 3
- Work steps 1-3 with a sponsor.
- Not be under any house restrictions or house demerits.
COMPARE TO PHASE 5
Verified actions required to remain at Phase 5
Into Action does not base merit on the amount of time one has been a member. Rather, it is based on action! As such, we have a 5 level phase system which grants new privileges (and in some case responsibilities) for those who have accomplished the items neccesary to advance to a higher phase.
The "big" limitations of Phase 1 are the following:
- 10 PM curfew
- Must go to a minimum of seven meetings per week.
- Must have a sponsor within one week of moving in and be using that sponsor a minimum of 4 times per week.
- No visitors allowed other than approved immediate family. (Approved wives, kids, etc.)
- You will not receive the codes to the television or wi-fi until Phase 2.
How do I phase up?
For the most part, a member phases up by working the 12 steps and doing a Big Book study (The "Big Book" is the primary text book used in 12 step meetings.
Here is an example of the requirements to phase up from Phase 1 to Phase 2:
- Must listen to an audio based Big Book study from the beginning through Step 3.
- Must complete steps 1 - 3 with a sponsor.
- Must receive approval from house manager for a written goals list.
- Must have a job.
How do I phase up and what are the benefits?
The lower the phase, the higher the structure and accountability. The higher the phase, the more freedom, trust, and privilege a member enjoys. Our philosophy is that the steps is where the "magic" happens. So a person phases up primarily through working the 12 steps. So as they work more steps they mature more spiritually. As they mature more spiritually, they are ready to make more of their own decisions. Eventually leading to them being ready to move out on their own.w
Example Comparing Phase 1 to Phase 5
PHASE 1 LIMITATIONS:
- House Votes: The group will hear your input, but you will not have a house vote.
- May use TV/Wifi/Computer when a higher phase is present, but does not receive codes to these items until Phase 2.
- No visitors except approved immediate family.
- No overnight passes.
- Curfew: 10pm
- Must follow instructions provided by higher phased members. (if you feel an instruction is not proper, see the house manager)
- Must attend 7 meetings per week.
- Must have a sponsor within 1 week of moving in.
- Must have a job or work full time finding a job.
- No choice in which room you will stay in.
- Will update activities throughout the day until house manager removes this requirement.
Actions required to move to Phase 2:
- Have a job.
- Listen to Big Book study from the beginning through Step 3
- Work steps 1-3 with a sponsor.
- Not be under any house restrictions or house demerits.
COMPARE TO PHASE 5
- Curfew: 2am when used in a responsible and accountable way.
- May have female house visitors even when no other member is present (but only in common areas).
- Has authority (and responsibility) to hand out between 1 to 5 points as reward or demerits as discipline as you see fit.
- Overnight Pass: 2 per week. May save up to 6 days worth. (must use accountability plan if gone for more than 1 night.)
- 3 meetings per week minimum.
- Special considerations / requests / favors may be approved for those who are specifically going above and beyond.
Verified actions required to remain at Phase 5
- Consistently
- Reading recovery literature.
- Working with sponsor.
- Progressing on your 9th Step.
- Progressing on steps 10-12. *Step 10 shall include a regular written inventory (not just "mental" ones).