Centrally located in the Eastside Costa Mesa region of Orange County. “AA Meetings”. Within walking distance to back bay trails, local gyms, and a variety of movie theaters, restaurants & shopping centers. Easy access to John Wayne Airport, the 405 and 55 Freeways, and numerous Beaches.
Amenities:
– Fully furnished, self-contained, two and three bedroom units.
– Private bedrooms available upon request and availability.
– Close to public transportation.
– Cable T.V.
– Free WiFi and Internet.
– Washer and Dryer on site.
– Transportation upon request (additional cost).
Community Expectations:
– Resident must remain free from all mind-altering substances.
– Attend regular 12-step meetings.
– Working or looking for work, attending meetings, or in an extended outpatient treatment program.
– Subject to bi-weekly and/or random drug and alcohol testing.
Summit Coastal Living House Rules
Drinking, drug use, or abuse of prescribed medications during your residency is not allowed (refer to the Relapse Policy attached). Bringing alcohol, drugs, or any equipment to use illegal or non-prescribed drugs will be cause for immediate removal and termination of your residency. Mouthwash must be alcohol-free. Avoid any food containing poppy seeds.
Alcohol and drug screening will be randomly requested 1-2 times per week, and you must submit. If you refuse to submit within 30 minutes, your test will be considered dirty (see Relapse Policy). If you test positive, you will be asked to leave (see Relapse Policy). You must turn up at the allotted time. We usually Test between 8-9 pm.
Medications will be taken as prescribed. Medications are to be documented and approved by the house manager upon admission. This includes prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. All medications must be put away in your dresser or somewhere safe and out of sight. Notify the house manager of any changes in your medications immediately. This applies to anything over-the-counter.
If you know or suspect that another resident is drinking or using drugs, engaging in self-harm behaviors, taking medications not prescribed to them, or abusing any medications, notify the house manager immediately—no gambling, online or in person permitted at the property. Bedrooms are subject to being searched at any time.
No AA, NA, PA, CA, or other therapy meetings exist at any of Summit Coastal Living’s properties. However, there is an on-site house meeting for all residents one to two times per month, on Tuesday or Wednesday, at 6 p.m. You will be given 48 hours’ notice. You must attend unless excused.
All residents are required to attend a minimum of 5 AA meetings. NA, MA, CA or PA meeting per week. You may be required to have an attendance card signed at each meeting and reviewed weekly by staff. Your PHP or IOP attendance does not count towards this meeting requirement.
The house will be kept neat and clean at all times. You are responsible for cleaning the kitchen (for example, washing dishes), living area, and bathroom after you use them. Privileges may be revoked if you violate them.
Weekly chores are posted on the bulletin board in each house every Wednesday. The chores must be completed by Saturday at 5 pm. The chore for any week cannot be done before Friday. If you will have an overnight pass, you are responsible for completing your chores before you leave. If you are going to be out of town, it is important that you get your chores covered by someone in the house and let the house manager know. If you agree to cover that chore, you must complete it. Privileges may be revoked if violated.
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All residents must attend an IOP (and are required to complete said IOP), school, volunteer, or work a minimum of 25 hours per week. If you are not working, it is your job to look for work away from the house Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You must be out of the house Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., until you start the job.
You are responsible for keeping your bedroom and bathroom clean daily. Your bed must be made, and all shoes and clothing must be put away daily. Towels must be hung up to dry; dirty laundry must be placed in the laundry basket provided. You will be responsible for cleaning your room weekly, dusting baseboards, dresser, bed, nightstand, and window coverings, vacuuming, and scrubbing floors. Bedding and towels are to be washed weekly. This is in addition to your weekly chores.
Residents provide their own food. You will be assigned shelving space in the kitchen and refrigerator. Your food is to be left there. Using other guests’ food or drinks without permission is considered stealing, and you will be asked to leave the house permanently if caught. After cooking, you are required to clean up after yourself. Messes resulting from cooking are not the person’s responsibility with the kitchen clean-up chore. Privileges may be revoked if violated.
No guest, male, female, or significant other is allowed at the premises without the expressed approval of the house manager.
Curfew is 10 pm Sunday through Thursday. 11 pm Friday and Saturday night. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. There will be consequences if you are not home by curfew and have not called the house manager. If you have an overnight pass, you must submit for a urine test (UA) before 6 pm the day you come back. Overnight is a privilege and must be approved 24 hours in advance by the house manager and Keith Randle. Please note that there are no overnight passes within the first 30 days of your stay—no more than 2 overnights per week. The House manager does random nightly bed checks. The curfew for all new residents will be 9 pm, week one. In the event of a relapse, the curfew will be at 7 pm for two weeks after the return.
Smoking or Vaping is allowed in the designated areas only. There is no smoking or vaping inside, in front of the house, or on the driveways. Cigarette butts are to be discarded in the designated areas. Anyone caught vaping or smoking inside the house will be asked to leave permanently.
Quiet times are observed nightly after 11 p.m. If you are up after 11 p.m., you are required to be quiet and respectful of your roommates. Video games and TV are not allowed after midnight. No exceptions.
Respect your housemates. Abusive or aggressive language, gestures, bullying, gossip, or intimidation is unacceptable. Weapons, including knives, are not allowed on the property.
Physical violence is not tolerated at Summit Coastal Living. Physical violence of any kind will result in immediate termination of residency at the house, and you will be required to leave immediately. Drug and Alcohol testing is random, mandatory, and observed. You must turn up to test at the designated time and location; if you do not show or test positive, you must leave the house for 3 days (see Relapse Policy, attached).
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Mouthwash must be alcohol-free. Avoid any food containing poppy seeds, as they will appear positive on your Drug Screen test. No over-the-counter nighttime medicines are allowed. Consult with the house manager if you have any questions about over-the-counter meds before you purchase or ingest them.
Lights, AC, and T.V. will be turned off when you leave the room. All exterior doors are to be locked when you leave the house. If Heat or A/C is on, doors and windows must be closed—no sleeping on the couch.
If you are low on supplies or something breaks, please report it to the house manager immediately.
Parking is in the designated areas only. Please do not block another resident’s car when parking in the driveway. Any cars leaking oil will not be allowed to park on the property. Your car must be registered, and proof of insurance must be provided to park on Summit Coastal Living property. You cannot wash your car at the property. Guests cannot park on the premises. NO ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING IS PERMITTED AT THE PROPERTY. ELECTRIC BIKES WILL BE CHARGED A FLAT RATE OF $25.00 PER MONTH
Rent is due each month on the anniversary of your move-in date and is payable in advance.
No pets, Weapons (e.g., knives, guns), candles, or incense are allowed at the property. Personal property is not allowed to be stored other than what fits in the bedroom closets and dresser.
Residents must take all their belongings when permanently departing Summit Coastal Living. Anything left behind will be considered abandoned and will become the property of Summit Coastal Living. Any abandoned property will be donated to Charlie Street or Goodwill within 72 hours of you vacating the premises. Summit Coastal Living assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or abandoned items.
All residents at Summit Coastal Living must follow the house rules. If you do not, you may be subject to shorter curfews, loss of internet privileges, extra chores, or, depending on the severity, permanent removal from the house.
I acknowledge reading and understanding the Rules of Summit Coastal Living. I have been given the opportunity to ask questions about the rules, and any questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I understand these rules are subject to change, and any changes will be addressed at a house meeting. I agree to abide by the rules and acknowledge that I will suffer consequences or be asked to leave Summit Coastal Living if I do not abide by these rules.
Resident Signature Date
Guarantor Signature Date
Staff Signature Date
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