Each resident is allowed given an advocate from available staff. Advocates focus on the resident's personal needs such as medical and dental appointments, and clothes shopping. In addition, they keep in touch with residents family members. Residents earn privileges and weekend outings by following house rules and working on personal issues. Each resident has a chore in addition to keeping their room clean.
Residents earn their allowance by completing their chores.
Some residents also earn the privilege of working in a part time job outside the program. At Coast House only family members can visit during the first two weeks. Residents can call and write to their family and friends. Later, friends may be called, and may visit with advance permission. Home passes are granted most weekends to residents in good standing.