Course Catalog

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Being a Good Neighbor in Recovery Housing

Please log in to your account in order to access this material.  An opportunity to live in a recovery home allows residents to live within a community.  Not only are they living with others in recovery, but they are living within a larger neighborhood.  Connecting outside the recovery home to the larger community can help…

Objectives

  • Identify steps that you are required to take to ensure that you are a good neighbor in your community

  • Discuss how to draft a policy on how your organization responds to neighbor concerns and questions

  • Learn how you can address Not In My Back Yard (NIMBY) issues that may exist in your community

 

Est. Time28 min
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Creating a Communicable Disease Policy for Recovery Housing

Please log in to your account in order to access this material.  It is important that recovery homes have appropriate policies and procedures in place to prevent the spread of illness. This course will identify elements to meet NARR quality standards in a communicable disease prevention policy including physical environment, and best practice considerations to…

Objectives
  • Identify best practices in creating a Communicable Disease Policy for a Recovery Housing to be certified in Ohio.
Est. Time45 min
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Creating a Medication Policy for Recovery Housing

Please log in to your account in order to access this material.  In order to meet measures for ORH certification, a recovery house medication policy should recognize that a person who is taking their own prescription medication as it is prescribed is not taking an illicit substance, and the house should also take reasonable steps…

Objectives
  • Learn the components of a medication policy for recovery housing,
  • Handling medications within the recovery house, and
  • Fair housing rules affecting a recovery house medication policy.
Est. Time25 min
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Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery

Please log in to your account in order to access this material.  The physical environment is a critical component in supporting recovery in recovery housing. The physical space must ensure that residents are safe and healthy, but also support the social model of recovery focusing on how residents interact with the physical environment. Learn how…

Objectives

  • Learn how to apply the social model of recovery to a recovery home's physical environment,

  • Explore how to create a homelike environment within your recovery home and,

  • The quality standards related to the physical environment.

 

Est. Time35 min
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Creating a Resident Code of Conduct for a Recovery House

Please log in to your account in order to access this material.It is important that recovery residence operators know and understand the importance of a Code of Conduct policy. Former recovery house residents often mention the house’s social structure as THE significant reason for their recovery success.  A recovery house’s Code of Conduct is the…

Objectives

  • Learn how to advance the social model of recovery in your recovery home with an effective house Code of Conduct,

  • Exam language choices and how they can be used to implement the social model of recovery in a house Code of Conduct,

  • How to use NARR Standards to aid in the development of a Code of Conduct, and

  • Learn what to do when a resident does not follow the Code of Conduct.

 

Est. Time50 min
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Creating a Resident Rights Statement

Please log in to your account in order to access this material.  A Residents’ Rights Statement is an essential component of ethical and effective recovery housing. It not only safeguards the rights and dignity of residents but also contributes to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment conducive to long-term recovery. A well written…

Objectives
  • Learn how a well written resident rights statement helps you implement the social model of recovery within your recovery home
  • What elements must be included in your resident rights statement, and
  • Strategies for drafting your resident rights statement.
Est. Time32 min
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Creating a Staff and Leadership Code of Conduct

Please log in to your account in order to access this material.  UNDER CONSTRUCTION In recovery housing, staff and leadership play a crucial role in creating a safe, supportive, and conducive environment for residents’ recovery journey. A clear and comprehensive Code of Conduct ensures that staff members uphold ethical standards, maintain professionalism, and prioritize residents’…

Objectives
  • Learn key components of a staff/leadership Code of Conduct,
  • Why sexual relationship, harassment, personal financial affairs, and other elements are not permitted, and
  • Why there is an obligation to report violations.
Est. Time17 min
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Creating an Appropriate Visitor Policy for Recovery Housing

Please log in to your account in order to access this material.  Visitors play a significant role in the recovery process of residents in housing environments. Visitors can include family, friends, sponsors, peer supporters, and others who are important to the individual and their recovery story.  However, it’s essential to establish clear guidelines to ensure that…

Objectives
  • Learn key components of a recovery housing visitor policy,
  • Define who is permitted to visit, and
  • How to maintain confidentiality.
Est. Time16 min
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Creating an Incident Reporting Policy for Recovery Housing

Please log in to your account in order to access this material.  UNDER CONSTRUCTION In the dynamic environment of recovery housing, ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of residents is paramount. As operators of recovery housing facilities, you play a pivotal role in maintaining a supportive environment where residents can focus on their journey towards…

Objectives
  • Learn what is a recovery house incident,
  • Elements to be included in a incident report, and
  • What is the best practice for quality  improvement in a recovery house.
Est. Time18 min
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Creating Paid Work Agreements for Recovery Housing

Please log in to your account in order to access this material.  UNDER CONSTRUCTION Paid work agreements are considered any arrangement where a resident is provided wages, money, discounts on rent, or any other items of value in exchange for performing work for the organization. It is a good idea to ensure that you seek…

Objectives
  • Learn what is an appropriate Paid Work Agreement,
  • Discovery what is a social enterprise within a recovery house, and
  • How to set up a House Mgr or Resident Leader agreement in a recovery house.

 

Est. Time17 min
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