Resident Rights Statement: Other Considerations

The resident rights statement should be unique to the recovery house organization and residents, depending on the program. You may consider adding the following resident rights to help advance equity, inclusion and establish the culture that you would like to have within your home.

Though the following are NOT required for a resident rights statement order to achieve certification, it is recommended that they be considered and included, if you determine them to be appropriate for your organization.

The Right to Express or Refrain from Religious Expression

Some recovery homes are affiliated with faith-based institutions and may require participation in faith-based activities as a part of their recovery programs. Other programs may wish to establish a culture where individuals of all religious backgrounds may express their spiritual beliefs, or where individuals can choose to not express any religious tradition.

Consider including this in your resident rights statement to allow your current residents, future residents and community to know about your program’s commitment to this type of environment.

Residents Have the Inherent Right to Express Their Gender Identity – Including the Right to Use Chosen Names and Pronouns and Make Personal Choices Regarding Gender Expression

Recovery homes are permitted to be a single gender program. However, even homes that may be considered single gender may seek ways to be more welcoming and inclusive of individuals who identify as trans or non-binary. For those recovery homes that are taking active steps to be more inclusive, including a right to freely express gender identity will help set expectations for all residents as to how they are expected to interact with residents who identify outside of the male/female binary. Including this in the resident rights statement will help potential residents know that your home is supportive regarding gender identity.

Course Syllabus

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Creating a Resident Rights Statement

	1. Resident Rights Statement: Overview
	2. Resident Rights Statement: The Social Model of Recovery
	3. Resident Rights Statement: Legal Rights
	4. Resident Rights Statement: Communicate Rights Before Agreements are Signed
	5. Resident Rights Statement Assessment #1
	6. Resident Rights Statement: Required Elements
	7. Resident Rights Statement: The Grievance Process
	8. Resident Rights Statement: The Right to Exercise Rights
	9. Resident Rights Statement: The Right to File a Grievance
	10. Resident Rights Statement: The Right To Be Informed of Charges
	11. Resident Rights Statement: The Right To Receive Written Receipts and Detailed Statements
	12. Resident Rights Statement: The Right to an Independent Treatment Specialist or Legal Counsel
	13. Resident Rights Statement: The Right to a Full Explanation Regarding the Restriction or Loss of House Privileges
	14. Resident Rights Statement: Signature Line
	15. Resident Rights Statement Assessment #2
	16. Resident Rights Statement: Other Considerations
	17. Resident Rights Statement: Best Practices
	18. Resident Rights Statement: Sample
	19. Resident Rights Statement Assessment #3
	20. Resident Rights Statement: Homework Assignment
	21. Resident Rights Statement: NEXT STEPS