Life at Joppa House

Joppa House is a transitional recovery housing model for women seeking to continue their personal recovery from substance use disorders. The primary goal of recovery housing is to provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for these women to learn the skills necessary for independent living. We introduce sober living skills, peer-to-peer fellowship and support to help individuals gain strength and healthy coping skills. The recovery housing model helps to transition these women back into the community and to their families. Ultimately, this model gives women the ability to sustain enriched lives free from addictions.

Family Living Expectations

In order to provide a safe and healing atmosphere at Joppa House, certain social expectations are required. These expectations serve to promote positive relationships and respect. They also provide learning opportunities for children to grow emotionally, socially and spiritually. Women with children are expected to adhere to the following Family Living Expectations.

  1. All residents must show dignity and respect in communication.
    All family members must strive to use appropriate voice tones and language, taking turns when speaking and showing respect for differing opinions. When there is a dispute, communication should take place only between the parties involved. Women should also take care not to involve others in “taking sides”.
  2. All residents must respect personal space and property.
    Children need to be instructed not to touch items that belong to other household members.  Bedrooms are off limits to children that are not assigned to them unless supervised by a parent with permission.
  3. Children are only to be touched and/or disciplined by their own mother unless permission has been given by the parent during times of shared supervision or daycare supervision.
  4. Schedules for mealtimes, snacks, playtime, homework, quiet time, bath time, and bedtimes must be honored in order to provide consistency and routines for family members.  Children do best when they have predictable and consistent daily routines.
  5. Food must be eaten only in designated areas. Also, every effort to provide healthy food choices for children should be encouraged.
  6. Time-out consequences will be implemented when needed. Children who are disrespectful, uncooperative, or defiant will require time-out consequences based on their age.