RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICES
919 George Street; New Bern, NC  28560
252-637-4185

EMERGENCY SHELTER RULES
 

INITIAL ENTRY IS THROUGH NEW BERN POLICE DEPARTMENT.  POLICE SHOULD ALWAYS CALL SHELTER BEFORE ARRIVING.  THIS SHELTER IS FOR SHORT TERM STAYS ONLY.

    1.   Within 4 days of admittance each guest will meet with a social worker and establish a plan for
           housing, employment, and, if necessary, treatment.

  1. Within 4 days of admittance each quest will be screened by Neuse Center for evaluation.
  1. Within 4 days of admittance each guest is to register with Employment Security Commission and temporary employment agencies.
  2. All guest will enter/leave by the front door.  If the door is locked, the supervisor is the only person authorized to open it.
  3. Doors are locked at 10:00 P.M. and will not be opened for anyone except the New Bern, Police department or guests working evening jobs.
  4. The phone is to be used for business purposes only and calls will be limited to 5 minutes.  No phone calls after 100:00 PM.
  5. Guests are expected to be in the shelter at 6:30 PM. AA, NA IOP and employment are the only exceptions.  (Failure to comply may result in immediate termination)
  6. Guests may not stay elsewhere while a resident of the shelter unless they agree to sign a waiver-right for their bed.  Waiver-rights are for emergency situations only.
  7. Guests are to change clothing in the bathroom, with the door closed, and are expected to wear appropriate street attire, even while sleeping.
  8. No loitering at or around the shelter.  No friends of guests will be admitted for visits.
  9. Guests are required to take a shower in the evening.
  10. Guests will be expected to help clean the shelter and clean-up after themselves.
  11. No washing or drying clothes after 10:00PM.
  12. No eating after 8:00 PM unless you have been at work..
  13. Parents must accompany minors at all times.
  14. Belongings left at the shelter after the guest leaves will be disposed of it not claimed within five days.

 

THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL

  1. No sexual activity or socializing between guests.  Men are not allowed in women’s area for any reason.  Women are not allowed in men’s area after 8:00 PM.
  2. No possession of or use of alcohol or illegal drugs.
  3. No intimidation of fellow guests, supervisors or volunteers.
  4. No weapons of any kind.
  5. No foul or abusive language
  6. No fighting or arguing among the guests.
     

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS:  First infraction- guests must leave for one evening; second infraction- guest must leave for three evenings; third infraction- guest must leave permanently and will be put on a  “Do No Admit” list.

Upon termination from the shelter guests are not allowed back on the shelter premises for any reason, except to pick up belongings.

Upon termination from the shelter guests have the right to request a hearing before the appointed Shelter Committee if he/she feels his/her rights have been violated.

I agree to follow the rules of the RCS emergency Shelter as stated above.

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