Transitional Housing programs provide structured living settings where newly-sober addicts and alcoholics learn basic skills for drug-free living. Typically, residents hold a job, contribute to maintaining their household, attend 12-step meetings and participate in community life. Transitional Housing can provide a simple way off the streets and into solid recovery. Tonight, we talk about Prayer and Transitional Housing. Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are three ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will qualify. Premium Membership  This is the single most effective way to support the show.  Watch the video in its entirety and learn how to become Premium Sustaining Partners  We have three ways in which you can participate in this 12-step mission We invite you to be a partner is this work. Call Us Now  http://recoveredcast.com/speakpipe email mark@recoveredcast.com So, listeners, join us at The 2020 International Convention of AA in Detroit. If you are coming into town for the convention, the Recovered Podcast wants to meet you! If you would like to get all the information regarding the Recovered Podcast at the 2020 International Convention, just email me and we will get you on our google group. Just email me at mark@recoveredcast.com To get on our 2020 International Convention Google group This google group will be notified with all the Recovered Podcast Plans for the convention and will have all the information about how to find our tailgate party.  Right now, our google group has been provided with maps and general information about Detroit. Email me at mark@recoveredcast.com if you want these kinds of updates. Entering treatment and/or recovery support services is a big and difficult decision. Dawn Farm is a place of recovery and we get to watch people move from fear and utter despair to great lives that include exciting careers, solid families, rewarding relationships, service to others and financial success. We know that recovery is possible for anyone because we see it every day. You will see it too because of how we approach helping people with drug and alcohol problems. The goal of Dawn Farm is to assist addicts and alcoholics in achieving long term recovery. Tonight we are joined with Ross Zini, the Transitional Housing Coordinator with Dawn Farm, which is a Recovery Center here in Ann Arbor Michigan. This Transitional Housing program at Dawn Farm is called the Chaplin Street Project. Welcome Ross We are also joined with Mason who is a house manager With Dawn Farm, welcome Mason We will start with you Rodd, tell our listeners a little bit about transitional housing at Dawn farm and your responsibilities there. Mason, tell us your role with the Chaplin Street Project. Ok, let’s get to the topic: Transitional Housing. But let’s keep the new person in mind Many of our listeners have never been to a 12 step meeting but they are struggling with their addiction and are looking for solutions. So, start with the basics… What is Transitional Housing? Tell us more about the Chaplin Street Project? How is it different? Take us on word picture tour of Chaplin Street, what can one expect? What is long term treatment? Why is long term treatment encouraged by Dawn Farm? How does one qualify? How do you move in? Why is transitional housing important? Who should consider transitional housing? Who should not consider transitional housing? On your website, it says, “keep it safe.” What does this mean? What kind of structure is expected at Chaplin Street? What are the rules? Are there roommates? What is expected regarding being considerate? Residents are expected to “work a program”, what does this mean? Are there particular meetings that are attended and why? What does, Be a good citizen Be accountable Work toward becoming self-supporting