The Pact Made Betweeen the Talbot House and its Men

Talbot House has a time tested process for working with men in recovery. Our method revolves around accountability from the men to the house … and the house to the men. Below is what the house and the men agree to in order to provide an environment where recovery can happen.

Each Thursday night the men at Talbot House hold a "community" meeting where issues are discussed. This meeting is held immediately after the 8 pm speaker meeting, during which a member of a 12-step program comes to share his experience, strength and hope.

Men at Talbot House agree to:

  • Complete an approved de-tox program
  • Buy & prepare their own food
  • Clean up after themselves
  • Attend and document their attendance at seven 12-Step meetings per week
  • Have a job, home group and sponsor within two weeks of entering Talbot House
  • Submit to testing (drug &/or alcohol) when asked
  • Observe an 11 pm curfew unless exceptions have been agreed to in advance
  • Commit to at least a 6-month stay
  • Pay rent ($80 per week) timely, including $160 for first and last week’s rent due upon moving in

Talbot House will provide the following for its men:

  • A safe place free of drugs, alcohol and anti-social behavior
  • An environment that encourages and supports men to live a sober lifestyle inside and outside the Talbot House walls
  • Accountability to attend appropriate 12-Step meetings
  • Accountability to have and remain in contact with a sponsor and a support group
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