Creating a Visitor Policy for Recovery Housing

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 visits are supportive, safe and conducive to residents’ well-being and sobriety. This training module will explore the key components of developing an appropriate visitor policy for recovery housing.

Objectives
  • Learn key components of a recovery housing visitor policy,
  • Define who is permitted to visit, and
  • How to maintain confidentiality.
Est. Time16 min

Course Syllabus

Not Enrolled
1. Visitor Policy: Journal Exercise
2. Visitor Policy: Introduction
3. Visitor Policy: Key Components
4. Visitor Policy: Who Can Visit and When
5. Visitor Policy: Visitation Notice
6. Visitor Policy: Visiting Area Within a Recovery House
7. Visitor Policy: Accompanying Visitors
8. Visitor Policy: Substance Use
9. Visitor Policy: Behavior
10. Visitor Policy: Confidentiality
11. Visitor Policy: Conclusions
12. Visitor Policy: Assessment
13. Visitor Policy: NEXT STEPS