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New Life Transitional House

New Life Transitional House:

A Recovery Community for Men & Women in a Christian Environment

Our goal is to help in recovery by providing structure and accountability to their life. We seek to guide the home according to Christian principles.

Please mail or fax the completed application to the Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry for review. The New Life Transition House staff will review the application and set up an interview. A drug screen may be required.

New Life Transitional is a six-month program designed to provide structure and accountability to the recently released offender in a Christian environment. The goal of this ministry is to help residents transition from incarceration to independence, living a life free from alcohol and drugs. Residents are expected to attend Christ-centered recovery meetings, church services on Sunday, find employment, and follow all house rules. 

The homes are located in the Inglewood area of East Nashville, near a Metro-bus stop. We have separate homes for males and females and both homes are approved by the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole (BOPP). Financial sponsorships are available on as-needed basis and must be approved before entering the program. A drug screen may be required before admission.

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Rules for New Life Transitional House

  1. No use and or possession of alcohol, drugs, paraphernalia, or any mind or moodaltering substances. Violation will result in immediate discharge. No exceptions. You will have one hour to pack, arrange transportation, and vacate the property.
  2. Residents agree to attend the minimum of five (5) 12-step recovery meetings per week. Residents must have meeting sheets signed and verified with a valid phone number to turn in at the community meeting.
  3. Residents agree to obtain a sponsor of the same gender and home group within 30 days.
  4. No illegal activity whatsoever will be tolerated and will be grounds for immediate eviction.
  5. Residents agree to sign consent for random drug and alcohol screening when requested. Failure to comply will result in discharge.
  6. No members of the opposite sex are allowed on the property at any time.
  7. No overnight guests will be allowed at any time. No pets are allowed.
  8. All residents must sign in and out when leaving residence.
  9. All activities are to be quiet by 10PM so as not to interfere with other resident's sleep. This will monitored by house monitor. No one will be in the kitchen after 10PM.
  10. Residents agree to abide by the following curfew: Sunday- Saturday 10:00PM. Curfew for the first 30 days is 7PM unless working, attending meetings, training, etc.
  11. Residents agree to obtain full-time employment, attend IOP daily, go to school, look for employment, or participate in community service.
  12. No physical or verbal threats or theft of any kind will be tolerated. Violation of this rule will result in immediate discharge.
  13. No horse playing or fighting.
  14. No profanity.
  15. No sexual activity of any kind in the home.
  16. No smoking in the house.
  17. Clean up after yourself.
  18. Residents can only be in their own bedroom. If you need to socialize with another go to the common areas such as the kitchen or living room.
  19. No drugs or alcohol in the house or on the premises
  20. Bedroom must be clean at all times and your bed made up.
  21. No arguing.
  22. No talking behind other resident’s back.
  23. Deal with your feelings in an appropriate manner such as having a mediator present to control the discussion. No one is allowed to inflame an argument.
  24. When you complain, be prepared to offer appropriate suggestions for improvement.
  25. No fighting, loud music or noise, name-calling, disrespect, threats or disruptive behavior.
  26. No TV’s are allowed in the bedroom, TV and movies are provided in the living room.
  27. No one is allowed to place her feet on or abuse the furniture.
  28. Resident will be liable for any damages that they cause while living at the House.
  29. Appropriate dress is required when out of your bedroom area.
  30. All residents must attend Project Return, mandatory 3 day job training (M, T, W), preferably the first week.(Unless you already have a job and your identification) 31. Every resident must be drug free before entering New Life Transitional House. Drug screens are given at the discretion of the house manager. If you test positive you will not be accepted.
  31. All residents will sign IN and OUT daily on the log sheet upon entrance into home.
  32. No personal visits with family or friends for 30 days. This is a part of the 1st phase. The exception would be if the courts permit visitation with your children under the age of 18 or visits with family members on special occasions, (i.e., holidays, funerals, weddings, etc. (visits must be approved by staff).
  33. If any monies are sent to resident it must be sent to Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry office and not directly to the resident if you are being financially sponsored by the prison ministry. This should be added toward your debt owed.
  34. These rules and regulations are subject to change at anytime and without advance notice.
  35. Residents are not allowed to date any other resident of New Life Transitional House at either location while in the program.