General Program Rules Agreement
The following are several of the basic rules for TILM. You will be provided with a complete policy handbook upon admittance, if accepted into our program. The TILM program is offering a life changing opportunity to participants for a minimum of 12 months and maximum of 18 months.
By turning in this application you are agreeing to the following:
I UNDERSTAND:
TILM is a christian growth center, and I agree to be included in biblical teaching and Christian forms of activities.
My main purpose for being in the program is to learn a new way of life, not just to escape my current situation or consequences.
My main goal is to complete the 12 month TILM program and become a productive member of my family, church, and community.
I always agree to take personal responsibility for my own attitude and behavior. I understand that what program authority calls incorrect or improper behavior, and/or a bad attitude will be addressed and may be disciplined if necessary. I will agree to do the disciplinary action or project with an improved attitude.
I WILL NOT:
Possess or use drugs at any time (this includes store bought drugs)
Smoke, vape, or have cigarettes in my possession (any form of nicotine)
Curse or use off-color expressions or bodily gestures or names
Talk about street life, drugs, or glamorize my past or my wrong doings.
Horseplay, wrestly, or engage in inappropriate bodily contact.
Put my hands on other participants, staff, or volunteers in any unacceptable fashion.
Become part of or help create "cliques" in the home
Go outside the house/ grounds without staff permission.
Bring any weapons
Bring any books, CDs, music, radio ect, that is not pre-approved by the staff
Use or possess any electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, computer/ laptop, or schedulers
I AGREE:
To the staff screening and reading my mail prior to being sent or after arrival of incoming mail
To only write two 3 page letters per week to members of my immediate family only - I will not write to boyfriend/ fiance.
To not use anyone or any means to communicate with anyone outside of my immediate family.
To my phone calls, cell phone, email, visits etc to be monitored by staff.
I AGREE:
To participate in all scheduled activities chosen by the staff. This may include class, devotionals, church, work, hobbies, reading, recreation, chores, and more. I will do what is required to execute actions steps and reach desired outcomes.
I will do my utmost to include myself in groups in order to change my behaviors, heal from my past, and learn new skills.
To conduct myself in a Christlike manner and will not do anything in public that will call attention to myself or reflect badly upon TILM or our group.
I will give healthy feedback to my peers in TILM during groups and not condemn nor persecute any other participant. I will share experience, strength, and hope. I will share how I went through a given situation now what another should do.
I UNDERSTAND:
That I am expected to be prepared, in place, and on time for all my scheduled activities 24/hours a day. I also understand that any tardiness, unpreparedness, and other forms of carelessness will result in disciplinary action.
That my room must always be kept in a neat and orderly manner. I agree to work with my roommates to keep it clean and in shape for inspection.
That staff may at any time confiscate excessive possession, or possessions left in common/ group areas
There will be a dress code that is modest and devoid of slurs, foul language, etc.
There will be a hygiene code: hair combed, showers daily, laundry/ chores daily.
That disciplinary action may include: extra duty, loss of privileges, suspension of phone calls/ passes, or dismissal.
I hereby certify that all the above information is correct to my knowledge. I agree to the terms of This is Living Ministries and am willing to commit to my new life. I understand the views of this organization, and I am ready to begin my new journey into freedom and sobriety in a Christian atmosphere. I have read these rules and my signature below indicates that I have a good understanding of them, and that I am willing to commit myself to these agreements, rules, and guidelines and to the more detailed handbook agreements, I will receive upon entrance into TILM Re-entry home.