ABOUT ME
My name is Tim and I’m an alcoholic. My sobriety date is June 10, 1985. In 2014 we lost our youngest to drugs and alcohol. As I worked through the stages of grief I decided I hadn’t been able to help my own boy but maybe I could help someone else’s. After trying different things we opened Serenity Shack on April 1, 2021.
I had no training nor any experience operating a men’s transitional living home, but I had a ton of experience with AA’s Twelve Steps.
My boy found peace and I found purpose.
God’s hand at work.
ABOUT US
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1. Located in a suburban residential area
Not in “the hood.”
2. Nine private bedrooms
All full size beds
No twin beds. No bunk beds.
Bedding and pillows provided
3. Each resident has his own refrigerator. No mini fridges.
4. Three full bathrooms
Towels and wash rags provided
Toilet paper provided
Hand soap and toilet cleaner provided
5. A washer and dryer at no charge
Laundry pods and dryer sheets provided
6. All house cleaning supplies are provided
7. Fully furnished kitchen with microwave
Paper towels provided.
Cooking utensils and pots and pans.
Dish soap and dish towels.
Serving dishes.
Dinnerware and silverware.
8. A community chest freezer
9. Enormous 16’ X 28’ furnished patio
Grille and propane provided.
Wood patio furniture seats fourteen
10. Smart TV and WiFi
11. Transportation assistance when possible
To and from job interviews
To and from jobs
To and from meetings
12. Fifteen minute walk to the bus stop
13. Mandatory house meeting every Tuesday.
I provide dinner
14. A local restaurant donates enough soup for you to eat free forever. Take what you want.
15. I refund any unused portion of your rent.​
ABOUT YOU
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You can’t apply AA’s 12 Steps to your life without knowing them. You’ll need to learn.
AA refers to God of your understanding.
We believe in a Deity. You need to believe too.
At least one twelve step meeting per week is required.
Workshops and church qualify as meetings.
Our Tuesday 5:30 PM meeting is mandatory.
You’ll need to follow the ABC’s of employment.
A job
Better job
Career job.
No drinks or drugs.
No anger
No past issues involving sex or kids
No weapons.
No slobs
We’re not qualified to help with your professionally diagnosed psychiatric issues.
Residents hold each other accountable for recovery progress.
If you’re serious about leaving your old life behind and feel comfortable with these parameters, submit your application. I look forward to talking to you.
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