2123 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Office 803-386-8077 Fax 803-794-1786
Answers are referenced on the house recovery contract
What is the cost of Stepping Stones Ministry 90 day Sober and Independent Living Program?
1. A $50.00 non-refundable security deposit is required by each applicant upon acceptance into the program. Since this is a work therapy program all applicants accepted into the 90 day sober living program are required to work within SSM. Their working in the program, (i.e. work assignment) will pay their way through the program. Residents may bring up to $50 cash with them to our program. Residents are not permitted to work outside the program until completion of the 90 day program. Residents will receive a $30.00 per week stipend for personal items or for things that SSM or their food stamps does not provide.1. What is the cost of Stepping Stones Ministry 90 day Sober Living program?
4. For independent sober living residents, program fees are due on a weekly basis in the amount of $15.00 per day. All fees are due every Sunday morning no later than 10:00 am in the President/CEOs office.
Are Residents Allowed to have Cell Phones?
8. Stepping Stones Telephone/Cell phone policy: It is a privilege to have a cell phone while at Stepping Stones program, not a right. Residents in the sober living (90 day) program are not permitted to have telephone/cell phones.
The following guidelines will be strictly adhered to:
- Residents who complete the (90 day) sober living program and are accepted into the independent sober living program may have cell phones.
- Independent sober living residents that are allowed to have a cell phone, will, under no circumstance permit another resident to use or have access to their phone that has not earned the privilege of having a phone.
- No resident is permitted to have more than one cell phone in their possession at any time for any reason, unless approved by the CEO.
- Cell phones are not to be brought to the stores or work areas. No cell phones are permitted to be at church, Sunday school, Tuesday night meetings, bible study or any other N/A or A/A meetings. This is cause for immediate dismissal from the program.
- Independent sober living residents will have full access to their cell phones, however rule #2, 3#, #4 still apply.
Are Residents Allowed To Have Visitors?
5. Residents are not allowed visitors or to send/receive letters within the first 30 days. In the event of a residents’ family emergency, family members can get into contact with a representative by calling (803) 386-8077. Someone will return your call within 24 hours.
29. No visitors are allowed on the property. Only residents and staff are permitted access to the living areas. Residents are not permitted to sit in the church parking lot or in front of the houses in vehicles for any reason.
Can Residents Bring Cash With Them?
1. A $50.00 non-refundable security deposit is required by each applicant upon acceptance into the program. Since this is a work therapy program all applicants accepted into the 90 day sober living program are required to work within SSM. Their working in the program, (i.e. work assignment) will pay their way through the program. Residents may bring up to $50 cash with them to our program. Residents are not permitted to work outside the program until completion of the 90 day program. Residents will receive a $30.00 per week stipend for personal items or for things that SSM or their food stamps does not provide.
Can Residents Write Letters?
5. Residents are not allowed visitors or to send/receive letters within the first 30 days. In the event of a residents’ family emergency, family members can get into contact with resident manager 803-636-1518.
Can Residents Smoke Cigarettes?
37. Designated smoking areas for male residents are at the rear of 2111 Bull St and the front porch of 2110 Wallace St. The designated smoking area on the back porch of 2127 Bull St., and the front porch of 2127 Bull St. Be respectful of your fellow residents and use the butt cans that are supplied.
Are Residents Allowed To Have A Vehicle On Site?
35. No vehicles (cars or mopeds) will be permitted during the sober living 90 day program without prior special authorization.
Are Residents Allowed To Have Computers or Tablets?
10. Resident within the sober living program will not be permitted to have a Personal Computer, Laptop, I Pad, or any type of electronic tablet.
11. We do not accept residents who are on the medically assisted program (MAT)