Question 1

What should I do when ready to move in?

Accepted Answer

Call the main office at (208) 898-4668 to schedule a time to meet the manager at your new address. Once at the house, the manager will give you a 20 minute orientation, provide a drug/alcohol test and collect first month's rent, if not already paid.

Question 2

What can I bring?

Accepted Answer

Clothing, toiletries, twin size bedding, pillow, towel set, food, vehicle, bike, cell phone, laptop or tablet.

Question 3

What should I do once released?

Accepted Answer

Call the main office number (208) 898-4668, regardless of which Idaho city you are reporting to. Tell us you were just released and need to check in. The office will give you an address and time to meet your manager at the house.

Question 4

Do I have to worry about a bed not being available?

Accepted Answer

No, Rising Sun has many locations and will be expecting you.

Question 5

After submitting the application, how will I know if I was accepted?

Accepted Answer

You should expect to receive a response letter within 3 business days.

Question 6

How long does the application take to complete?

Accepted Answer

Most applicants finish in 10–15 minutes online. Have your release date, probation/parole officer info, and emergency contact ready.

Question 7

Can I apply on behalf of a family member?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Family, case managers, sponsors, and reentry coordinators can submit on a resident's behalf. We'll still need to speak with the resident directly to confirm.

Question 8

What identification do I need at intake?

Accepted Answer

A government-issued photo ID is preferred. If you don't have one yet, your release paperwork is accepted and we'll help you get to the DMV during your first week.

Question 9

Do you have housing for men and women?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Houses are gender specific. A variety of housing options are available from shared apartments with as little as two residents, larger apartments with 6 residents, duplexes with up to 8 residents, single family homes with 10 residents and the Rising Sun Inn which offers the largest group, including 8 private rooms.

Question 10

Do the shared bedrooms have bunk beds?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 11

How many residents share a bedroom?

Accepted Answer

Most all rooms are shared with 2 residents.

Question 12

Are the houses equipped with phone and wifi?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 13

Can I request to move to a different house?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 14

Will Rising Sun consider renting a private apartment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After living at Rising Sun for six months with no relapses and in compliance with probation and parole you qualify. Call the main office to be placed on our wait list.

Question 15

Are pets allowed?

Accepted Answer

No pets are permitted in any Rising Sun home. Documented service animals are reviewed case-by-case with appropriate paperwork.

Question 16

Is parking available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Off-street parking is available at every location. Vehicles must be registered, insured, and operable.

Question 17

Are the homes furnished?

Accepted Answer

Common areas and bedrooms are fully furnished. Residents bring their own twin bedding, pillow, and towels.

Question 18

Do residents do their own chores?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each home runs on a weekly chore rotation. Cleaning supplies and equipment are provided.

Question 19

Is laundry on-site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every home has a washer and dryer for resident use at no additional cost.

Question 20

What is the cost of housing?

Accepted Answer

The first month guest fee is $600, which includes a processing fee. Monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly rates are $550.00, $285.00, and $150.00. Residents who pay late are required to pay a $25.00 late fee.

Question 21

Are there payment options?

Accepted Answer

Yes, except for the 1st month. Beginning the second month residents can choose to pay weekly, bi-weekly or on their pay periods.

Question 22

How can I pay for my first month's rent?

Accepted Answer

Payments can be made online, in person at the main office between 8-4pm M-F, or mailed to Rising Sun. We do not accept personal checks. If you do not have funds, ask your case manager if you qualify for Transitional Funding.

Question 23

Are there any additional charges besides rent?

Accepted Answer

No. Cleaning supplies, laundry soap, and certain paper products are provided. Random drug testing and breathalyzing are also included.

Question 24

Do you accept debit or credit cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We accept all major debit and credit cards online or in person. Cash and money orders are also accepted.

Question 25

Is there a security deposit?

Accepted Answer

No. The $600 first-month guest fee covers your processing fee — there is no separate deposit.

Question 26

What happens if I can't pay on time?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your house manager before your due date. We work with residents on a short payment plan when there's a clear path to catch up. Unaddressed nonpayment results in standout.

Question 27

Does insurance or Medicaid cover any costs?

Accepted Answer

Rising Sun is private-pay housing and not billed through insurance. Some residents qualify for Transitional Funding through their case manager — ask us and we'll help you check.

Question 28

Do you offer refunds if I leave early?

Accepted Answer

Weekly and bi-weekly payments are non-refundable once the period begins. Unused full months are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Question 29

Is there a curfew?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 10:00 PM. Exceptions are made for work schedules and special events with approval from parole office.

Question 30

Do you allow overnight and weekend passes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with approval from probation or parole officer.

Question 31

Are visitors allowed?

Accepted Answer

No. This is for the safety and security of other residents living in the home.

Question 32

Is Rising Sun a faith-based program?

Accepted Answer

No, but we are a spiritual program that believes faith is a personal choice. Our program is based on the principles of Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous. We firmly believe residents should find a recovery program or church that works best for them.

Question 33

What happens if I relapse?

Accepted Answer

Residents are typically placed on a 3-day standout. Before returning you must be able to test negative on a drug test and have reported your relapse to probation and parole office.

Question 34

Does Rising Sun provide meals?

Accepted Answer

No, but a food stamp program is available through Health and Welfare.

Question 35

Does Rising Sun issue an address verification form?

Accepted Answer

Yes, upon request.

Question 36

Is Rising Sun an approved provider with IDOC?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 37

How do most residents find work?

Accepted Answer

Many residents network with others in housing to carpool to work. Others access our jobs list with over 100 felon friendly businesses and their links to apply online.

Question 38

How often is drug testing done?

Accepted Answer

Testing is random and frequent. Every resident can expect multiple tests per month, plus testing on return from any pass.

Question 39

Are required meetings part of the program?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Residents attend a minimum number of recovery meetings per week (AA/NA/Celebrate Recovery/SMART, etc.). We help you find meetings near each home.

Question 40

Can I leave the house during the day?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once you're cleared for work or job search, you're free to come and go inside curfew. We just need to know where you are.

Question 41

Are firearms allowed on the property?

Accepted Answer

No. Firearms, ammunition, and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited at every Rising Sun location.

Question 42

What about prescription medications?

Accepted Answer

All prescriptions must be disclosed at intake and stored in the house lockbox. Controlled substances require a doctor's note and manager approval.

Question 43

Do you provide counseling or therapy?

Accepted Answer

Rising Sun isn't a clinical treatment provider, but we partner with counselors, IOP programs, and mental-health clinicians across Idaho and help residents get connected.

Question 44

Can I keep seeing my outside therapist or sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely — and we encourage it. Continuing relationships with a sponsor, therapist, or church community is part of what makes recovery stick.

Question 45

Is medication-assisted treatment (MAT) allowed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when prescribed and documented. Suboxone, Vivitrol, and similar prescriptions are accepted with a current prescription on file.

Question 46

What kind of peer support is available?

Accepted Answer

Every house has senior residents who help newcomers find meetings, sponsors, work, and routine. House managers are in recovery themselves.

Question 47

Do you help with reentry from incarceration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work directly with IDOC, parole, and reentry coordinators, and we host residents coming straight out of prison, jail, or treatment.

Question 48

Do I have to be employed?

Accepted Answer

Residents are expected to be actively working or job-searching within their first two weeks. We provide a felon-friendly jobs list and connect residents with hiring partners.

Question 49

What if I don't have transportation?

Accepted Answer

Many residents carpool to work with housemates. Public transit is available in Boise and Nampa, and we'll help you plan routes during orientation.

Question 50

Can I attend school while living here?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Full-time and part-time students are welcome. Class schedules count toward your daily structure requirement.

Question 51

Are there volunteer or service opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Residents regularly participate in community service, recovery events, and Rising Sun's own outreach work.

Question 52

Can family visit me off-site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Family time off-site is encouraged within program rules — overnight family stays require the same pass approval as any other overnight.

Question 53

How long do most residents stay?

Accepted Answer

The average stay is 6–12 months. Some residents stay longer while saving for a deposit, others step down to a Rising Sun private apartment after six successful months.

Question 54

What does a successful exit look like?

Accepted Answer

Steady income, a recovery network, transportation, and stable savings. We help residents build toward that — not just check a date off a calendar.

Question 55

Can I come back if I relapse after leaving?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alumni are welcome to return. We treat re-entry like a fresh start, with the same intake and accountability process.

Question 56

Do you have an alumni community?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alumni show up at events, sponsor current residents, and stay plugged into the Rising Sun community long after they move out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

Housing & Facilities

Costs & Payment

Rules & Program

Recovery & Support

Work & Daily Life

Leaving & Long-Term

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Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

01What should I do when ready to move in?

02What can I bring?

03What should I do once released?

04Do I have to worry about a bed not being available?

05After submitting the application, how will I know if I was accepted?

06How long does the application take to complete?

07Can I apply on behalf of a family member?

08What identification do I need at intake?

Housing & Facilities

01Do you have housing for men and women?

02Do the shared bedrooms have bunk beds?

03How many residents share a bedroom?

04Are the houses equipped with phone and wifi?

05Can I request to move to a different house?

06Will Rising Sun consider renting a private apartment?

07Are pets allowed?

08Is parking available?

09Are the homes furnished?

10Do residents do their own chores?

11Is laundry on-site?

Costs & Payment

01What is the cost of housing?

02Are there payment options?

03How can I pay for my first month's rent?

04Are there any additional charges besides rent?

05Do you accept debit or credit cards?

06Is there a security deposit?

07What happens if I can't pay on time?

08Does insurance or Medicaid cover any costs?

09Do you offer refunds if I leave early?

Rules & Program

01Is there a curfew?

02Do you allow overnight and weekend passes?

03Are visitors allowed?

04Is Rising Sun a faith-based program?

05What happens if I relapse?

06Does Rising Sun provide meals?

07Does Rising Sun issue an address verification form?

08Is Rising Sun an approved provider with IDOC?

09How do most residents find work?

10How often is drug testing done?

11Are required meetings part of the program?

12Can I leave the house during the day?

13Are firearms allowed on the property?

14What about prescription medications?

Recovery & Support

01Do you provide counseling or therapy?

02Can I keep seeing my outside therapist or sponsor?

03Is medication-assisted treatment (MAT) allowed?

04What kind of peer support is available?

05Do you help with reentry from incarceration?

Work & Daily Life

01Do I have to be employed?

02What if I don't have transportation?

03Can I attend school while living here?

04Are there volunteer or service opportunities?

05Can family visit me off-site?

Leaving & Long-Term

01How long do most residents stay?

02What does a successful exit look like?

03Can I come back if I relapse after leaving?

04Do you have an alumni community?

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