House Rules

Our Community Expectations:
Structure for Long-Term Success

At Virginia Independent Living, LLC, we believe that accountability is the highest form of care. Our house rules are not designed to be restrictive; rather, they provide the safe, predictable structure necessary to rebuild life skills, foster peer support, and protect everyone’s hard-earned progress.

Every resident signs and agrees to adhere strictly to these guidelines upon move-in.

Zero-Tolerance Substance Policy

Absolute Sobriety:

The use, possession, or distribution of alcohol, illicit drugs, or unprescribed mood-altering substances is strictly prohibited both on and off the property.

Drug & Alcohol Screening

Random Testing:

Residents must submit to random, observed drug and alcohol screenings upon request by house management.

Refusal to Test:

Refusal or failure to provide screening sample within the designated timeframe is treated as a positive test result and grounds for immediate administrative discharge to protect the community.

Curfew & Accountability

Standard Curfew

Residents must be on the property by 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and by 11:00 pm Friday and Saturday.

Curfew Extensions :

Extensions for employment shifts or verifiable recovery commitments must be submitted to the House Manager 24 hours in advance.

Sign Out Logs :

Residents must use the house logbook when leaving for extended periods during the day, specifying their destination and estimated return time.

Daily Structure & Productivity

Meaningful Daytime Activity :

All temporary financial challenges are required to maintain at least 32 hours per week of productive activity. This includes: full-time or part-time employment, enrollment in school or vocational training, active documented community volunteer work, or participation in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

Recovery Engagement :

Temporary financial challenges must actively participate in their personal recovery plan, including attending local peer support meetings (12-Step, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, etc.) and obtaining a sponsor or recovery mentor.

Community & Household Responsibilities

Chore Assignments :

A clean home fosters a healthy mind. Residents are assigned weekly household chores to maintain common areas, kitchens, and bathrooms.

Room Maintenance :

Personal bedrooms must be kept neat, beds made daily, and personal belongings stored properly.

Quiet Hours :

To ensure everyone rests well for work and meetings, formal quiet hours are observed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily.

Visitor Policy :

To ensure a safe space, unapproved outside guests are not permitted inside the residence. Family visitations are coordinated during designated weekend hours in common spaces only.

Financial Responsibility

Timely Program Fees :

Weekly or monthly program fees are due on the 1st of each billing cycle.

Financial accountability :

Residents experiencing temporary financial challenges must proactively communicate with management

Questions About Our Policies?

If you have questions about our house rules, daily expectations, or resident responsibilities, our team is happy to provide guidance and answer any questions before admission.