JACOB'S REHABILITATION FARM CENTER

RULES

These are the rules we ask each resident to follow and abide by.

Upon admission to Jacob’s Rehabilitation Farm Center (JRFC) residents must agree to abide by the following policies: 

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1. Present a psychiatric evaluation prior to admittance.

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2. Submit to an interview with the referral agency and member/s of JRFC staff. 

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3. Agree to undergo a general medical checkup by the Corozal Community Hospital, including screenings for TB and HIV. If resident becomes ill, they will be taken to Corozal Community Hospital for treatment unless they make other arrangements. Any medication needed that the hospital does not provide will need to be bought by sponsor.

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4. Upon admission, resident must bring his own clothing, boots, flashlight, laundry soap and other toiletries.

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5. No electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, radio, iPods, etc.) are allowed. If detected any such items will be confiscated and returned at the end of the program. 

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6. No resident is permitted to have any cash during their time in the program. Any need to purchase outside items will be managed by the immediate supervisor. 

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7. Obscene language is highly discouraged. 

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8. Violence or stealing among patients will be dealt internally or by bringing in the police. Consequences for acts of violence or stealing will result in expulsion from the program. Any unused program fees/cash will not be refunded. 

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9. Being disrespectful or threatening to the authorities or other resident's will be dealt with internally or by bringing in the police if necessary. Depending on the severity of the situation it could lead to expulsion. 

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10. Any mind-altering chemicals (unless prescribed by a doctor for medical or psychological reasons) are strictly prohibited, including smoking of any kind. This also applies to other mind-altering behaviors such as gambling, pornography, etc. Anyone caught engaging in any of these will be expelled.

11. Unannounced and random searches of resident's personal property will be done. 

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12. Once admitted to JRFC, the resident will commit himself to remain at the center for six months or longer if further treatment is warranted.

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13. Agree to remain at JRFC except when under supervision or when prior permission has been granted such as home visitations. If anyone is caught leaving JRFC without said permission, the following consequences will be enforced: a. First offense, the resident will be placed on one-month probation. b. A second offense will result in the resident being expelled.

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14. Residents must participate in all daily activities and farm chores. (Daily activities would include classes in Journey to Freedom, Teen Challenge materials, and relapse prevention; attendance at individual counseling sessions, 12-step meetings, meditation time and any other activity that may otherwise be assigned.) Farm chores consist of assigned tasks that support the maintenance of the farm, e.g., animal husbandry, agricultural planting/harvesting, cooking, etc. 

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15. Graduation Requirements: 

a. Beginning in the sixth month of treatment, the Progress Review Team will review the residents progress and determine if he is eligible for graduation.

b. The resident must complete Exit Plan for submission to the Progress Review Team for approval. Once approved the resident is eligible for graduation. 

16. Visitation Privileges: 

a. For the first month of residency, no one is to receive direct phone calls or visits, however we encourage relatives to call the staff to inquire how the resident is doing, leave messages, or send notes of encouragement and any other personal items which will be inspected upon arrival. 

b. After the first month of treatment, relatives may visit on the weekends with prior notice.

c. With good behavior residents will be allowed home visits at the end of the fifth month. Duration of visits will be at the discretion of JFRC staff. 

d. Transportation must be provided by the sponsor or family member, and they must adhere to the time frame agreed on. 

e. All visits must be always supervised.

f. All residents will be searched upon re-entry to the farm after visits. If contraband is found the resident is expelled. 

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17. Calls will be allowed on Sundays ONLY at the resident’s own expense. Emergency calls will be allowed at any time. All phone calls will be supervised. 

Rodell Vallejos,

Director of Jacob’s Rehabilitation Farm Center