How It Works

What residents (licensees) receive

• A bed in a furnished, shared two-person room (single rooms sometimes available)
• Weekly check-in with a case manager
• Peer recovery support
• Biweekly recovery-coach check-ins (on request)
• Resource navigation and guidance (employment, housing, benefits)
• A substance-free home — no drugs, alcohol, or non-prescribed substances
• No fixed length of stay — residents stay as long as they need

House standards

All residents agree to the House Rules & Code of Conduct, which keep the home safe, clean, and respectful for everyone. The full rules are provided at intake and listed below.

1. No drinking or drug use. Any questionable behavior may result in staff asking you to leave the home.
2. No weapons of any kind, no exceptions.
3. Violence or threats of any kind towards other residents or staff will result in immediate removal from the house. This includes abusive language, screaming, name calling, tantrums, and any expression of rage or disrespect as interpreted by staff.
4. Destruction of house property will result in immediate removal from the home.
5. No smoking inside the house except for designated open areas outside.
6. If you are unemployed, you must be out of the house seeking employment unless you are receiving government assistance such as disability or SSI income, or are in the care of one of the many organizations supporting those in Indianapolis.
7. Kitchens, bathrooms, and all common areas are to be cleaned after each use.
8. Chores are to be done daily. Noncompliance will result in immediate removal from the house.
9. Radios and TVs must be at an acceptable volume.
10. No visitors will be allowed in the home. This does not include caregivers and medical staff.
11. Overnight stays require prior approval from the house manager or management staff.
12. No hiring of sex workers allowed on the property. No sex allowed in the house or on the property.
13. Licensees are required to be in the home by 10:00 PM EST daily, unless working 3rd shift jobs.
14. No pets and no pet sitting. No exceptions.
15. Food must be stored in sealed containers or mini fridges in rooms.
16. Respect your fellow resident and don't ask, beg, or assume their food, money, or personal belongings are to be shared with you.
17. Rental fees are due monthly or biweekly, depending on residents' licensing agreement.
18. All outstanding court issues are to be addressed. Probationary/parole/CPS agreements are to be upheld and contact information provided.
19. All criminal justice partners will be notified if you are asked to leave the home.
20. Any resident committing a criminal offense will result in immediate removal from the home.
21. All licensees are to lock all doors when entering and leaving the house.
22. All licensees are encouraged to have a social worker or case manager, but this is not required.
23. All licensees are required to attend all mandatory house meetings when requested.
24. Upon exit, any property remaining at the home will be considered abandoned and will be donated to a charity of Hijrah House's choosing.

Our Home

A clean, safe, and dignified home — common spaces, private and shared rooms, and updated amenities.