Halfway To Home

4520 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL - 60625
(773) 405-6600

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Halfway to Home provides astructured, sober living environmentfor men seeking a new way of lifebased on the principles of community,commitment, and recovery. Residents committo support each other, pursue thesteps necessary to achieve long-termsobriety and independent living. The spirit and tools ofrecovery pervade Halfway to Home,with on-site community meetings andaccess to dozens of local12-step recovery meetings availableto all residents. ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTS Men 18 years or older Complete the intakeassessment Must be employed or havesome verifiable income(qualified co-signers areaccepted) Must have a desire to remainclean and sober and bewilling to participate in a12-step recovery programand abide by thehouse rulesHalfway to Home hastwo locations on Chicago's northside - Albany Park and RogersPark/West Andersonville. Bothhouses are steps away fromshopping, groceries, eateries,coffee shops, the red line 'L,' andlocal and express buses. Dozensof 12-step meetings are availablewithin walking distance or a short'L' ride or CTA Transit. Hi-speedinternet, cable, air conditioningand heat are included. The homeis fully furnished with completekitchen amenities. Bedding isprovided. Residents areresponsible for their own food andlaundry. Free washer/dryer onpremises.

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Halfway To Home, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?