Recovery does not happen in a vacuum. It happens inside a structure that makes sobriety the default rather than the exception. Tuscawilla Place is a 100 percent sober campus. Every resident agrees to the same standards. Every resident is held to the same expectations. The rules are not obstacles to living here. They are the foundation that makes living here work.
For treatment centers and court programs placing clients here: the structure below is what your client is walking into. A monitored, accountable environment with a full-time manager on-site, daily recovery meetings, and a community of residents committed to the same goal.
Accountability at Tuscawilla Place is not a policy on paper. It is a person on the property.
The on-site manager, lives and works at Tuscawilla Place full time. He is not a remote administrator or a part-time supervisor. He is present on the campus every day, available to residents, and responsible for maintaining the standards that keep this a safe and sober environment.
This level of on-site management is rare among sober living homes. For families, it means a loved one is never unsupervised. For case managers and court officers, it means the accountability is real and consistent. For residents, it means there is always someone available when the road gets difficult.
Every resident at Tuscawilla Place agrees to these standards before moving in. The rules exist to protect the sobriety and wellbeing of the entire community. They are applied consistently and without exception.
Zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs on campus or while representing Tuscawilla Place. Residents must remain completely sober for the duration of their stay.
All residents participate in random drug and alcohol testing. Testing is unannounced and applies equally to every resident on the campus.
Active participation in AA, NA, or a comparable peer recovery program is required. On-site meetings are available 18 times per week.
Residents must be on campus by curfew each night. Curfew times are set by house management and are in effect seven days a week.
Attendance at weekly house meetings is required for all residents. House meetings address shared responsibilities, community concerns, and expectations.
Every resident participates in maintaining the campus. Chores and shared responsibilities are assigned and rotated regularly.
Residents are strongly encouraged to seek employment, pursue education, or engage in structured productive activity. Idleness is recognized as a risk to recovery.
Residents are expected to treat fellow residents, staff, and visitors with respect at all times. Conduct that disrupts the community or threatens sobriety will not be tolerated.
Visitor policies are set by house management.
Weapons, illegal substances, and prohibited items are not permitted on campus under any circumstances.
All residents at Tuscawilla Place participate in a random drug and alcohol testing program. Testing is unannounced, applies equally to every resident, and is a non-negotiable condition of residency.
The testing program is not punitive. It is protective. It ensures that the environment every resident chose to live in remains what it is supposed to be: completely sober.
For court-referred residents, testing results are available to supervising officers as required by the terms of the referral. For residents coming from treatment, the testing program provides ongoing accountability that extends the momentum built during treatment.
Living at Tuscawilla Place means being active in your recovery, not just abstaining from substances. All residents are required to participate in AA, NA, or a comparable peer recovery program as a condition of residency.
The campus hosts 18 on-site AA meetings every week. Residents do not need to go looking for a meeting. The opportunity is here every day, steps from their door. Participation in the on-site program fulfills the recovery requirement for most residents.
Active recovery participation is not just a rule. It is the reason the community works. Residents who are engaged in their recovery are more stable, more accountable, and more invested in the wellbeing of the people around them.
Arrive and get oriented. Meet the manager and fellow residents. Attend your first on-site meeting. Get familiar with the house rules, your chores, and the daily schedule.
Settle into the daily rhythm. Attend recovery meetings consistently. Complete your assigned chores. If you are not yet working, begin looking for employment or structured activity. Attend the weekly house meeting.
Build momentum. Use the SunTran route and the nearby employment agency if needed. Continue meeting participation. Stay accountable to the community. Focus on the next step in your recovery, whether that is stable employment, reconnecting with family, or longer-term housing.
Tuscawilla Place accepts referrals from treatment centers, court programs, and judges throughout Marion County and the surrounding region. When you place a client here, you are placing them in an environment with:
A full-time manager living and working on campus, available around the clock
A zero-tolerance sobriety standard enforced by random drug and alcohol testing
Required participation in peer recovery meetings, with 18 on-site AA meetings per week
Clear house rules communicated to every resident before move-in
A community structure that reinforces accountability among residents
Grant-funded placements are accepted. Testing results are available to supervising officers as required. To discuss placing a client or to ask about current availability, see the Referral Partner page or call us directly.
A violation of the sobriety standard results in removal from the campus. Tuscawilla Place maintains a zero-tolerance policy for drug and alcohol use. The integrity of the community depends on every resident holding to the same standard. Removal is handled directly and without exception.
Yes. All residents are required to be on campus by curfew each night. Curfew is in effect seven days a week. 10AM The curfew supports the structure and safety of the campus for all residents.
Yes. Active participation in AA, NA, or a comparable peer recovery program is a requirement of residency. Tuscawilla Place hosts 18 on-site AA meetings every week, so the opportunity to meet this requirement is available every day without leaving the campus.
Call us to discuss availability, confirm placement details, or ask any questions about what living at Tuscawilla Place involves.
