Employment is essential for the resident who is capable of working.
It is time to accept responsibility for the behaviors of the past. Once employed, the resident is encouraged to start repaying debts and costs of their addictions and recovery. Budgets will be set up and repayment of monies will begin. When the resident arrives at the Lodge a staff member who explains the program and its rules greets him. Residents are responsible for keeping themselves and their quarters clean, and helping perform routine housekeeping chores.