New Beginnings Home for Men (NB) and Marjorie Oakley Home for Women (MOH) are faith-based, Level III Substance Use Recovery Residences operated by Recovery Group of Southern West Virginia, Inc. (RGSWV). Each residence offers up to 18 months of recovery support, structured in three phases that residents must complete to graduate.
NB and MOH are not rescue missions or shelters for overnight stays. They provide adults (18+) a safe, stable environment for ongoing substance use recovery. Residents may stay for 6 to 18 months unless an extension is approved by the Board of Directors. Rules and regulations are enforced to protect the recovery of all participants; repeated violations (typically three) may result in dismissal, while serious infractions can lead to immediate discharge.
I. Prior to Entry
• Applicants must complete a referral application, available at http://www.recoveryswv.org. Submit online or print and mail to PO Box 952, Logan, WV 25601, or email joey@recoveryswv.org. Applicants may also call to schedule an intake interview. If incarcerated, the intake coordinator will arrange the interview.
• A background check is required. Applicants cannot have a violent felony conviction or appear on the national sex offender registry.
• Eligible applicants receive an acceptance letter, pending bed availability. Notification occurs when a bed opens.
II. Financial Obligations and Assistance
Residents are responsible for:
• A one-time intake fee of $100
• Monthly program fees of $400
• Monthly food contribution of $200
• No security deposit is required
Residents will not incur any additional costs beyond those specified above.
Available financial assistance includes:
• Use of EBT SNAP benefits for food, if eligible
• Help applying for initial funding through WVRHP to cover the first 45 days, for those who qualify
• RGSWV may secure grants, sponsorships, and donations to help cover program costs
Assistance availability varies. Residents must plan to meet their obligations. Note: You may not work outside the home until Phase 3, so you’ll need outside support (family, friends, DOHS, WV Recovery Housing Program (WVRHP), SSI/SSD, pension, savings, etc.) until then.
If a resident lacks financial support, RGSWV may waive program fees for up to six months or until employment is secured. Once eligible for self-pay, monthly fees are due on the first of each month.
If a resident leaves or is dismissed, all money paid is forfeited. EBT benefits are refunded per the EBT/SNAP policy.
III. Medications
• RGSWV is an abstinence-based recovery home. Residents are expected to be free of mind- or mood-altering substances, including most prescribed antidepressants and psychotropic drugs. Certain FDA-approved SSRIs (such as Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil) are supported with approval.
• Narcotic prescriptions and most medications for opioid use disorder (Methadone, Suboxone, Subutex, Sublocade) are not supported, except for Vivitrol.
• All medications must be approved by the Director. Some can be self-kept; others are secured and monitored by staff. All medications, prescription or over-the-counter, must be declared and may be inspected at any time.
• Residents needing medications the program cannot support will be referred elsewhere.
IV. Smoking
• Smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas.
• Smoking indoors or in vehicles leads to immediate dismissal.
V. Visitors
• All visitors require prior approval from the Director.
• Arrangements can be made for delivery of personal items.
• Residents with CPS involvement may schedule supervised, non-overnight visits inside the home; overnight visits are allowed off-site for Phase 3 residents with approval.
• Visitors are restricted to first-floor common areas.
• Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not permitted. All visitors may be tested.
VI. Communications
• No contact with anyone currently incarcerated, by mail or phone, unless approved by Director
• Residents may receive mail, but all items must be opened in front of staff.
• House phone use is limited to 15 minutes per call. Logs are kept of all calls.
VII. Upon Arrival
• Present identification
• Pay any required fees
• Belongings will be inspected
• Digital devices (phones, tablets, laptops) must be surrendered for storage until permitted
• An initial drug screen will be administered; positive results may require detox before entry
• Staff will review the Resident Handbook; you’ll receive your own copy and sign an acknowledgment
• Sign all required waivers and releases, receive a tour, and be assigned a bed with fresh linens
VIII. Requirements for All Residents
RGSWV collaborates with the Southwestern Regional Day Report Center, a licensed behavioral health center, to provide clinical treatment for every resident. Individual and group therapy sessions are required throughout all phases of the program as part of a comprehensive recovery plan.
Residents must also:
• Submit to drug screening twice weekly (with lab confirmation)
• Complete daily house chores
• Participate in community service
• Attend church twice weekly
• Set and work on individualized short- and long-term goals
• Attend in-house groups (Recovery Dynamics, AA, Anger Management, Life Skills, etc.)
• Attend outside meetings (Celebrate Recovery, Bible Study, AA, NA, etc.)
• Attend individual and group therapy
• Attend Day Report/Drug Court groups if required
• Maintain a routine exercise schedule
IX. Phase 1 (Minimum 60 Days)
• No visitors for the first 30 days, including off-site events
• No cell phones or digital devices allowed
• May not leave the home except under approved supervision
• Work to obtain identification credentials and establish personal goals
• Identify legal obligations (court hearings, fines, child support, etc.)
• Attend a general healthcare visit
• Complete Steps 1-5 and provide a written testimony
X. Phase 2 (Minimum 60 Days)
• Cell phones permitted
• May leave the home accompanied by another Phase 2/3 resident (with approval)
• Prepare/register for GED/TASC if applicable
• Register with Jobs and Hope, REACH, etc. and begin job training and work toward earning certifications to prepare for employment in Phase 3
• Complete Steps 6-9
XI. Phase 3 (Minimum 60 Days)
• Begin Steps 10-12 (part of a 6-month aftercare packet)
• May leave unaccompanied (with approval)
• Eligible for weekend home passes (Friday 4pm–Sunday 10pm, with approval)
• Seek part-time work with a flexible schedule, increasing to full-time as requirements are met
• Continue working on educational, transportation, and independent housing goals
XII. Resident Responsibilities
• Follow all house rules and fire/safety procedures
• Participate in programming and scheduled events
• Respect the rights of fellow residents—everyone deserves a fair chance at recovery
• Manage your own legal obligations, with staff help if needed
• Help keep the home and grounds clean; complete assigned chores; make beds daily
• Be fully clothed and in the commons by 7:30AM each day (except weekends); bedrooms off-limits until after 4PM. Maintain good hygiene, including daily showers
• Do your own laundry (supplies provided)
• Meet financial obligations
• Seek employment as soon as allowed, unless exempted by disability or a doctor’s note. All meetings must be attended unless working a W-2 job with a verifiable schedule
• Transportation to work is provided until you have your own
• The Home is not responsible for medical or other expenses you incur
XIII. Immediate Dismissal Offenses
• Use or possession of alcohol, drugs, or paraphernalia
• Failing a drug screen
• Threats or violence toward staff or residents
• Romantic or sexual relationships within the home(s)
• Leaving without approval
• Smoking indoors or in vehicles
• Sexual harassment of any kind
XIV. Program Completion / Leaving the Home
• Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion after meeting all requirements and demonstrating they can live drug/alcohol-free, including resolving barriers such as lack of license, income, transport, or housing
• If you leave or are dismissed, you must remove all belongings. The home will store items for 10 days (without liability); unclaimed items are donated after that
• You may end this agreement and leave the residence at any time, for any reason, without penalty. Your recovery journey is your own choice.
XV. Staffing
• Board of Directors
• Executive Director
• Community Engagement Specialist
• Program Manager
• Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS)
• Evening/Overnight Techs
If you would like to apply to become a resident, you can: