What people ask first

No. AMIAM is a home. Residents attend the outpatient provider of their choice for any clinical care.

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Fees are set for each home and written down before you move in: a one-time move-in fee, a regular fee, and a refundable security deposit. Residents pay from their own funds or money their family gives them for housing. We do not bill insurance or any government program for the stay.

No. AMIAM is not a 420-friendly house. Cannabis is not allowed, even though it is legal in California.

Yes. That includes medication for addiction treatment such as buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone. We do not prescribe or provide medication. Tell the house manager what you take. The list is enough, and you never have to share your diagnosis.

No. You choose your own doctors, therapists and outpatient provider. We do not steer you to any provider, and we take nothing of value from any provider you choose.

Each week residents attend support meetings and take part in work, school, volunteering or an active job search, along with an outpatient or counseling program if they have one. The exact hours are in the house rules.

Residents choose what works for them. Many go to 12-step meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA) or Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA). Others prefer SMART Recovery or Recovery Dharma. Family members may find Al-Anon or Nar-Anon helpful. Residents may also join meetings online by Zoom.

Residents attend support meetings each week and choose the kind that works for them. Some go to 12-step meetings, and others prefer SMART Recovery, Recovery Dharma or a meeting by Zoom.

Yes. Phones and internet are allowed. The rest of the day to day rules are in the house rules.

A sponsor or mentor is a personal choice. Many fellowships encourage working with one, and we are glad to help residents find meetings where they can meet someone. It is not a requirement of living here.

Yes. Visitors are welcome in common areas during set hours after signing in. There are no overnight guests, and no one under the influence may visit.

There is no set limit on how long you can stay. Staying is voluntary, and most residents stay as long as it helps their recovery.

Yes. Staying is voluntary. We ask for a little notice if you can give it so we can prorate your refund and plan your move.

Safety comes first, and we call 911 if there is any medical danger. Within 24 hours the house manager and an owner talk with the resident and write a plan together. Residents who are honest and working the plan can stay.

Only the owners and the house manager. We share results only with a release you sign naming the person, such as your outpatient provider, or when the law requires it or someone is in imminent danger.

Family members can call the number on the contact page with questions about the house and how it works. We share information about a resident only with a release that resident has signed.

No. Outings are optional, and skipping one never counts against you.

There is a written grievance process. We log every grievance and its outcome, and raising one is never a reason to be discharged.

Yes. AMIAM Recovery LLC abides by all California occupancy laws and local zoning.