All guests will be searched upon entry. This includes metal detection wand, pocket emptying, pat-down, and a search of any bags being brought into the main room. If alcohol, drugs or weapons are found, those items will be confiscated and destroyed, or the guest will be denied entry.

Weapons of any kind are prohibited. Legal weapons must be declared and checked-in when entering and will be returned when guest exits the program.

Absolutely no asking staff or volunteers for money, cigarettes or rides. Panhandling and loitering within the vicinity of Welcome Inn is strictly prohibited. This includes neighboring stores/gas stations (and behind them), intersections, neighborhoods, etc. Doing so within a 1-mile radius of the center will result in immediate discharge.

No physical contact allowed with the volunteers and/or guests.

Guests who leave the Welcome Inn must return by 5:00pm. Guests who do not return on time might lose their spot. Exceptions are possible with approved work schedules (see staff).

No alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted on facility grounds.

Guests can bring one bag into the main room (backpack, purse, etc.). All other bags/possessions will be placed on stage in bins in view. All items brought into the building will be searched. Guests can retrieve contents from their bins under the supervision of SOCH staff only. Their bin will be brought to them.

Possessions to be kept in bins on the stage must fit completely into the bins. Stacking of possessions on top of a bin will not be permitted. Maximum loaded bin weight is 50 pounds. Exceptions for oversized items may be permitted at the discretion of the staff and will be placed on the stage.

Guests are not allowed to leave items (except for items in bins) at the center. Welcome Inn cannot guarantee the security of bags left at the center and any bags left unattended will be discarded.

The following behavior is not permitted and will get you exited immediately:

• Abusive language.

• Disrespectful or disruptive conduct/fighting.

• Harassment of guests, volunteers or staff.

• Sexual conduct of any kind.

Guests will clean up after themselves, e.g. bathroom, dining area, etc.

No open containers allowed from outside the day-center. Smoking and vaping is allowed in the designated area outdoors and requires a smoking pass to do so. Smoking passes are available at the Guest Services desk. Smoking passes are a privilege and can be revoked.

Everyone at Welcome Inn is required to treat each other, the facility and the neighborhood with respect and common courtesy.

No open containers allowed from outside the day-center.

Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. You will be exited immediately.