Tracy’s Sanctuary House

908 N 8th Street

Bismarck, ND  58501

701-258-5889

Admissions Policy

Eligibility

• First priority will be given to the immediate family members of trauma patients receiving medical care in Bismarck hospitals.

• Patients receiving chemotherapy or KDU treatment are also eligible subject to room availability.

• Guests/patients must be from outside the Bismarck-Mandan area.

• Each case will be assessed on an individual basis.

Length of Stay

• Length of stay for guests will be assessed and determined by the Admissions Volunteer.

• Each case will be assessed on an individual basis.

Referrals

Any staff person at a medical facility knowing of a need for our services may refer:  social workers, case managers, doctors, nurses, or chaplains.  The staff person must contact a TSH Admissions Volunteer and give the necessary referral information. 

Restrictions

For everyone’s protection, guests who have infectious diseases cannot be admitted or if already in the House, will be asked to leave.  Infectious diseases include, but are not limited to:  chicken pox, shingles, measles, hepatitis A, or tuberculosis.  Guests must be able to take care of themselves.  If a guest has limitations, a caregiver for that individual must also be registered as a guest. Minor-aged children (17 years of age and under) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

No alcohol, drugs, or smoking on the premises.  If someone is under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the request, they are not allowed access.

Room Availability

Tracy’s Sanctuary House offers sleeping rooms on a first-come, first-serve basis—rooms will not be reserved in advance. 

Due to space limitations only one sleeping room is allowed per patient; exceptions will be left to the discretion of the Admission Committee.  More than one family might be occupying the House at the same time.  Rooms will not be reserved for future return visits.

Cost

There is no charge to stay at TSH for guests experiencing a medical crisis; guests are encouraged to make a donation.  For guests receiving chemotherapy, KDU or radiation treatment, the Board asks that they donate a minimum of $25/night to help cover the cost of keeping TSH open in order to benefit others. Tracy’s Sanctuary House is supported solely by donations and operates with the assistance of volunteers.