Resident Code of Conduct: NARR Levels of Support
Elements of the code of conduct can vary depending on the level of support available in the home, and your particular and unique recovery program.
- Level III homes require residents to commit to engage in recovery supports and have clear guidance to maintain recovery. Often, residents who first move into the Level III home will have strict supports (i.e. required meetings and a house curfew) that they agree to follow.
- Level II homes offer the resident more empowerment. There may be more of an emphasis on employment, building community and taking leadership.
- Level I homes are where the residents develop and implement the code of conduct themselves.
Requirements by Level of Support in Recovery Housing
| Standards Criteria | Level I – Peer-Run | Level II – Monitored | Level III – Supervised | Level IV – Service Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | Democratically run
Manual or P&P |
House manager or senior resident
Policy and procedures |
Organizational hierarchy
Administrative oversight for service providers Policy and procedures Licensing varies from state to state |
Overseen organizational hierarchy
Clinical and administrative supervision Policy and procedures Licensing varies from state to state |
| Services | Drug screening
House meetings Self-help meetings encouraged |
House rules provide structure
Peer-run groups Drug screening House meetings Involvement in self-help and/or treatment services |
Emphasis on life skills development
Clinical services utilized in outside community Service hours provided in house |
Clinical services and programming are provided in house
Life skills development |
| Residence | Generally single-family residences | Primarily single-family residences
Possibly apartments or other dwelling types |
Varies — all types of residential settings | All types–often a step-down phase within the care continuum of a treatment center
May be a more institutional environment |
| Staff | No paid positions within the residence
Perhaps an overseeing officer |
At least one compensated position |
Facility manager Certified staff or case managers |
Credentialed staff |
(Table credit: NARR)