Roosevelt House, which opened in 1993, has 44 apartment units and a commercial kitchen. There are 12-step meetings both on and off of the property and the area has many small businesses in the surrounding area for those seeking employment. TLC also has two sober living houses for those who want long-term housing in a recovery environment. Transitional Living Communities accepts any male or female substance abuser who asks for help, with a few exceptions.  The program doesn't accept sexual predators such as rapists or child molesters. It does accept those arrested for offenses such as soliciting prostitution.  Each case is reviewed on its merits. Those with communicable diseases, such as TB or active hepatitis, are not accepted.  HIV positive applicants are accepted.