Are there
rules at The Nazareth House?
A recovering man can live at The
Nazareth House as long as he maintains complete abstinence from alcohol
and drugs, pays his equal share of house expenses ($70-80/week) and does
not interrupt the continuity of the House. Employment is required and resources
are provided in the local neighborhood if employment is needed. If a member
is not able to work, volunteer activity is required. Visitors are welcome
but overnight stays by guests are prohibited. While attendance at 12 step
meetings is not mandated, it is strongly encouraged. Violence or
theft is reason for immediate discharge. House members, by majority vote,
can elect to ask any member to leave if their behavior threatens the integrity
of the House. Attendance at weekly House meetings is required.
How long
can someone live at The Nazareth House?
As long as the recovering member
does not use drugs or drink, pay their share of expenses and are not disruptive
to the House, they can stay as long as they need to. |
The
Nazareth House Concept –
A democratically run, self-supporting,
drug free home. There is no house manager or paid staff. |
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Nazareth House
Brings wholeness and healing to men
recovering from alcohol and other drugs. It is a safe House where men can
live within a fellowship that is supportive to a goal of continued and
comfortable sobriety. When men stop drinking and drugging and want to stay
stopped, participation in Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous provides
a framework for physical, emotional and spiritual change. The Nazareth
House provides a new living environment without fear of sliding backwards
because of loneliness or destructive environments. Our philosophy states
that dependency is best overcome by acceptance of responsibility. Each
House member has an equal voice in making decisions while acting in the
best interests of the House as a whole. Committed recovering volunteers,
pastoral support for spiritual counseling and the congregation of Nazareth
Lutheran Church provide an additional support system.
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Where is
the Nazareth House?
We are located at 3405-3407 Bank
Street and on Dundalk Ave next to St. Lukes Lutheran. Our House can accommodate
eight men. The House is located near major bus lines and within walking
distance to daily/nightly 12 step meetings. |
Who manages
the Nazareth House?
The Nazareth House is self-supported
by the residents who live there. House members elect four positions: President,
Treasurer, Comptroller and Jobs Coordinator every month.
How much
sobriety or clean time is needed before one can be accepted?
There is no time requirement. Generally,
a person would be accepted after completing a detox or inpatient program,
however, that is not necessary. Sincerity and a desire for a new way of
life will be evaluated at the interview. |
How does
one get in The Nazareth House?
For now, contact Nazareth Church
at 410-732-3125 for an interview. Any drug addict or alcoholic can apply
by completing an application and being interviewed by House members. A
majority vote by house members is needed for acceptance. |
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