Index

1. What is Friendship House?

2. Is Friendship House Chemical Free?

3. How do you get your funding?

4. Who can live at Friendship House?

5. How long can guests stay at Friendship House?

6. How do you get referrals for Friendship House?

7. How does a person find out about becoming a guest at Friendship House?

8. What is it like living at Friendship House?

9. Are there religious requirements for Friendship House?

10. Does a person have to be a Christian in order to come to Friendship House?

1.      What is Friendship House?

2.      Is Friendship House Chemical Free?

   Yes, but smoking is allowed in a designated area.

3.           How do you get your funding?

   All of our funding comes from private donations. There
   are hundreds of individuals who believe in what we do
   and contribute to this work on a regular basis. We also
   apply for some grants that support and encourage the
   type of work we do. We receive no Local, State or
   Federal monies.  

4.     Who can live at Friendship House?

   Men who are in need can stay at Friendship House if:

·         They are emotionally stable enough to live in 
  a cooperative, community setting

·         18 or over

·         Free from chemical abuse

·         Lo-income or no income  

5.          How long can guests stay at Friendship House?

   We are a primarily a short-term facility, with the
   average stay falling somewhere between 3 to 6
   months.  Ultimately, individual circumstances dictate
   how long a guest stays with us.  In some cases we
   may decide to keep someone longer than 6 months,
   provided they are following all house rules and working 
   towards attainable goals.

6.     How do you get referrals for Friendship House?

   Most guests are referred by hospitals and detoxification
   programs. We however do receive referrals from
   churches, family and friends.  

7.    How does a person find out about becoming a guest at Friendship House?

   Each applicant is pre-screened on the phone, then a
   screening appointment is set up to determine whether
   he would fit as a guest and be willing to comply with
   the house rules. A recommendation is usually made by
   an outside professional or support person.  

8.    What is it like living at Friendship House?

   Up to 16 men share 10 bedrooms while the live-in
   manager resides in an apartment in the rear of the
   house . It is run like a home with everyone having
   chores, cooking and cleaning responsibilities, and
   phone coverage. The day begins with wake-up at 7:00,
   morning devotions at 7:30, sit down dinner at 5:30,
   curfew at 10:00. Throughout the day the men attend
   A.A. meetings, counseling, or medical appointments in
   the community. Each guest prepares his own breakfast
   and lunch. Weekly house meetings are an opportunity
   to discuss problems and work through issues of
   community living. Many times early childhood hurts,
   resentments and anger surface. The staff provide the
   nurture and care to deal with some of the emotions
   that surface. Each guest is valued and met where they
   are at. Individual appointments are made weekly
   Many of the previous guests who are part of the
   extended family will drop by for coffee, volunteer, or
   attend the various house events. 

9.    Are there religious requirements for Friendship House?

   Guests are required to attend daily devotions at the
   house to help them with spiritual issues.  

10.    Does a person have to be a Christian in order to come to Friendship House?

   No. Friendship House is a Christian home that is run on
   Christian principles. The manager is also a Christian.
   However, we do not exclude individuals of other faiths,
   nor do people have to believe what we believe in order
   to come. We do however, feel that an individual is
   made up of three parts, the physical, the
   emotional/intellectual, and the spiritual. We are only
   helping two-thirds of a person if there is no help for
   the spiritual side of an individual. We offer that side if
   people are interested. From our experience, most
   people are interested in connecting with their former
   religious upbringing.