• Must be a male at least 18 years old
• Must be serious about a life change, open to the message of Christ, and agreeable to all program policies and procedures
• Must be physically able to work up to 8 hours per day and able to participate in activities including, but not limited to, landscaping tasks, chores, and exercise/workouts
• Cannot have sex or arson charges (past or present)
• Cannot have an active warrant and all probation/parole assignments must be non-reporting or phone-reporting (not in person)
• Cannot be earning disability; if currently earning, must be willing to relinquish in order to be a part of our working program (the maximum hours someone can work a week while on disability in 20 hrs/week, and while in the final months of our program, men are expected to work up to 40 hrs/week)
• Cannot be on Suboxone, Subutex, Sublocade, or Methadone

**Please note, we are a nicotine free facility. We do offer a smoking cessation program that allows interested individuals to utilize nicotine patches in order to become nicotine-free. We encourage individuals in need of this to bring nicotine patches with them at the time of their admission.

The following is a list of items that may be brought into Restore Addiction Recovery (exceptions are determined on a case-by-case basis). Clothing and possessions will be inspected upon arrival. Please do NOT bring extra clothing besides the suggestions listed. We will wash and dry ALL clothing items on a HIGH heat and are not responsible for damages. Please consider this when packing.

• Personal ID and either a SSN or birth certificate (photo copies will also work)
• Enough clothes to last a week (we suggest underwear, socks, 7 pairs of pants/shorts, and 7 shirts)
• 3 pairs of shoes (at least 1 pair of sneakers)
• 1 winter coat
• 1 Bible and notebook
• You may bring your own personal hygiene products (no alcohol). We also have toiletries available at our facility as needed.

Please do not bring electronics, credit cards, money, or other valuables. There is no cost to join and all foods and snacks will be provided.

Orientation includes:

• Presentation: a 20-30 minute overview about our program highlighting qualifications to join and giving details about what our program includes. We will also hold an open Q&A session to answer any questions you may have. If you are interested in joining, you will stay for step 2.
• 1-1 Interview: during this interview, our Director will get to know you better, confirm that you meet the requirements to join, and help decide if our program is a good fit for you. If accepted during this interview, you will stay that same day and begin the program.

Scheduling Orientation:

• Open Orientation: held every Monday morning at 9:45a. There are no reservations required and no need to call ahead. Men (and any loved ones or family support) can simply show up. However, we strongly encourage you to fill our contact form prior to showing up so we know to expect you!
• Orientation by Appointment: can be scheduled anytime Tuesday-Thursday. Must call ahead and speak to our Director to select a specific interview time.

You will need to provide your own transportation to orientation. We are located at 2560 Sanitarium Rd, Akron, Ohio, 44312. Please bring sure to bring your packed bag with you in the case that you are accepted so you are prepared to stay.

If accepted during your 1-1 interview, you will stay at the Restore Addiction Recovery facility and start our program that same day. You will have an opportunity to let your friends and family know or to say goodbye before you join, as no outside contact is permitted during the first 30 days.