P.O. Box 4418
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: 231-252-4667
Email: keystofreedomministries@gmail.com

Freedom House

Mission for the Freedom House

The Freedom House is a Faith Based Recovery Home for men to find direction, restoration and the skills necessary for them to succeed on their journey of Recovery and Post Incarceration. It is the purpose of this home to offer an environment where Men are equipped and encouraged to intentionally walk out their journey with respect and dignity and encourage others along the way!

To be considered for residence in The Freedom House as a guest you must fill out and submit the application below and be interviewed by the Housing Team. Carefully read the application and honestly answer the questions. Living in The Freedom House can be your next best step, and if you understand its value, it can help you achieve restoration with God, yourself, your family and your community.


Freedom House Application Form
Are you on Probation/Parole?
Martial Status

Phone Where You Can Be Reached

Do you struggle with alcohol dependency?
Do you struggle with Substance Abuse?
Have you previously been through a Recovery Program/Inpatient/ housing/self-help?
Do you currently have a sponsor/Recovery Coach?
If No, do you agree to get a sponsor within 30 days of entering the Freedom House?
Have you been in a treatment facility for drug or alcohol addiction?
Are you employed?
Are you receiving assistance of any type?
If you do not have a employment, do you agree to find employment or seek volunteer work within 14 days of entering The Freedom House?
Do you have health insurance?
Do you take prescription medications? Opioid/ MAT Therapy is not an acceptable Recovery option at the Freedom House (other than Vivitrol)

PLEASE SUBMIT A MEDICATION LIST COMPLETE WITH NAME OF MED AND PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN ALONG WITH A RELEASE OF INFORMATON.

List of emergency Contacts and Numbers:

Please provide two references not related to you, with contact info:

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I Agree: Please read and check each statement

Failure to comply with any of these requirements will result in immediate removal from The Freedom House at the discretion of the Board and/or the guests of the house and/or the House Manager. Law enforcement will be called to assist if necessary.

I will cooperate with the House Manager, assigned to The Freedom House, and will submit to the following:

  • Daily Check in phone call from house landline by 10:00 pm.to the House Manager
  • Random visits by House Manager with interaction.
  • Weekly Random PBT’s and/or Drug test/screening at the discretion of the House Manager.

"I realize that The Freedom House for men, for which I am applying as a guest requires complete abstinence from Drugs and/or Alcohol. Use of Drugs and/or Alcohol is prohibited, and will result in immediate eviction from our residence(s). Disruptive and/or Discourteous behavior within our residence(s) or community will not be tolerated and can/will result in eviction from our residence(s). Finally, a guest’s inability to maintain employment and pay his/her agreed shared expenses in a timely manner can/will result in eviction from our residence(s). By initialing/signing, I acknowledge agreement to the terms stated, and hereby waive my right(s) to normal due process afforded by local landlord-tenant laws. If you are still residing at The Freedom House six months from your date of move in, you will be required submit a update of your recovery plan and submit it to the housing team.

Freedom House Values - Please read and check

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

  1. TALK IT THROUGH AND WORK IT OUT, ADDING A DOSE OF HUMILITY!
  2. IF YOU CANNOT WORK IT OUT, INCREASE DOSE OF HUMILITY!
  3. IF THE ISSUE PERSISTS, TAKE IT TO GOD, GIVING THANKS FOR THE GOOD THINGS!
  4. DO NOT CALL CHAPLAIN TINA! SPEAK TO YOUR HOUSE MANAGER!

FREEDOM HOUSE CODE:

WE WILL TREAT EACH PERSON WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY UNDERSTANDING THAT WE ARE ALL MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD AND CHOOSE TO TREAT ONE ANOTHER ACCORDINGLY.

EACH PERSON’S PRIVACY WILL BE RESPECTED.

AS MEN OF HONOR, WE WILL LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER SETTING OUR OWN INTERESTS ASIDE.

THERE WILL BE NO ENGAGEMENT IN HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION of ANY KIND OR FOR ANY REASON.

THERE WILL BE NO OFFENSIVE, THREATENING OR INTIMIDATING BEHAVIOR PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY OR VERBALLY. THIS APPLIES TO ALL RESIDENTS AND HOUSE MANAGERS.