Each individual is different.  The phases are not time based, but more completion based. Everyone comes into Manna House at different levels. Typically the low end would be about 2-3 months to go through the phases and successfully transition.  Others might prefer to take their entire first year in sobriety at Manna House.  Some residents may come in at a level where they would benefit from a longer stay and ease into their next transition.

In phase 1 residents will be going to the 12 step (AA and NA) meetings that we have scheduled for each day.  We vote on that schedule at the house meeting each week. In phase 2 and 3, they can go to any recovery meeting they want as long as they go each day unless otherwise discussed.  Other recovery meeting include Recovery Dharma, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, CA, MA, etc

No pets will be permitted in Phase 1, in Phase 2 and 3 small caged pets may be permitted.  No dogs or cats.

Sober visitors such as family, friends, therapists, sponsors, etc are permitted until curfew and not permitted in the upstairs (bedrooms).

As trust is earned overnights are permitted to varying degrees.

If the resident moves in on the 17th of the month, the $1,000 non-refundable deposit will be due that day and the next payment of bed fees ($500) would be due on the 7th of the next month, then again on the 17th, 27th, etc. Each day ending in a 7.

Yes smoking and vaping is permitted, please keep the smoking to the backyard only.

Yes we do both random and targeted Drug Testing and Breathalyzer.

Please have the potential resident fill out the online application. Someone from Manna House will contact you within 24 hours of submission for a compatibility call.

Please call 703-981-4746 for any questions.