Curfew & Check-ins
When are chores supposed to be done?
Monday at 12 pm
What happens if you’re not home by the time you wrote on the sign-out sheet and haven’t called staff within 15 minutes?
Your door code will be removed and you’ll be locked out until you meet with your director
How long does the Immersion Phase typically last?
4-6 weeks
What time should you be up and dressed on weekdays?
By 9:00 AM
What is the rule about being in someone else’s bedroom?
They must be present, you must have their permission, and the door must stay open
Who do you call if you’re running late or have an emergency on the weekend
Weekend Duty Staff
What are the three program phases at Esther House?
Immersion, Exploration, Empowerment
What is the curfew during the Empowerment Phase?
9 pm
What do you do if something in the house breaks
Tell a staff member
What should you do if you see suspicious behavior around the house
Call the on call staff immediately
What is curfew during exploration stage
8:00 pm
What is required when a resident wants to bring a guest to the house?
Fill out a Visitor Request Form or Pass Request
What are the 3 program phases?
Immersion, Exploration, and Empowerment
What Time should you be down stairs for Dinner
5:45
Who shares responsibility for keeping the house clean
All residents
Name 3 goals that our on your checklist for emersion phase
Establish a Consistent Routine – Develop healthy daily habits like waking up on time, attending meetings or work, practicing self-care, and participating in community responsibilities.
Build Accountability and Trust – Regularly check in with mentors, staff, or housemates, and follow through on commitments to rebuild trust and show responsibility.
Strengthen Spiritual and Emotional Growth – Engage in Bible study, journaling, therapy, or prayer to deepen your faith, process emotions, and stay grounded in your recovery journey.
When can residents request overnight passes?
After 3 months
How many productive hours are required weekly in Exploration Phase?
30-40 hours
When are chore redos due?
Redos by Tuesday at 9 Am
What are 3 expectations for laundry room use?
Use only on your assigned day, don't move others’ laundry without asking, and clean out lint filter
When are pass requests due for both weekend passes and weekday passes?
By Wednesday for weekend plans or 48 hours in advance for weekday passes
Name 5 things that count for productive hours
Church attendance
Counseling sessions
Mentor meetings
House Group & Still Waters Group
Assigned Cook Night (cooking & cleanup)
Volunteering/Community service (must be pre-approved)
Program materials & homework
Devotional time (prayer, Bible study, time with Jesus)
Job search
Employment
Re:Generation program
Chores (assigned house chores)
Educational activities (e.g., school, computer classes, homework)
Helping at the office
Gardening, yard work, picking up trash
Medical, psychiatric, food stamps, or other approved appointments
What must happen before moving to a new phase?
complete set goals with mentor and pass a review
What must you do when printing or using the house computer
Ask staff and use only for job search or approved purposes
What should you do if you get locked out after curfew
Call the on-duty staff using the number posted on the front door and wait for further instruction