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Looking at the admission procedure, each guest is interviewed by a senior volunteer and asked a variety of questions regarding past issues as well as future concerns. This interview determines the eligibility of aguest. An individual must be homeless, at least 18 years of age, 24 hours free of drugs and alcohol, willing and able to follow house rules, able to be out of the house daily from 9 am to 4 pm and linked with or willing to be linked with services, especially when counselor referred. If an individual, such as with a mental illness, doesnot have the appropriate links, a twenty-four hour window can be given to allow that person time to apply for needed services. Phone referrals can be taken providing there is an open bed, but LPF does not have a waiting list. Since the stay is day-to-day if the house is full when first contacted, homeless individuals and counselors are requested to call back daily to inquire about availability.
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