The House Exterior

The exterior of a recovery house should be in good condition and well maintained. Any yard space should also be well maintained and free from trash and debris. If there are any outbuildings or structures, such as garages, porches, and/or fences, they need to be in good condition too. All entrances and exits should be in good repair, fully functional and safe to use.

If the home allows smoking on the property, there must be a designated smoking area outside that has an appropriate container for cigarette butts.

The house should ensure good neighbor conditions. These include not using indoor furniture as outdoor furniture, and residents not using blankets, towels, or other items to hang in windows.

Course Syllabus

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Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery

	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Journal Exercise #1
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Introduction
	The Social Model and The Physical Environment
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Journal Exercise #2
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING QUIZ #1
	How To Create a Homelike Environment Within the Recovery Home
	Creating a Trauma Informed Environment
	Creating a Trauma Informed Environment cont.
	Promoting Physical Safety
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING QUIZ #2
	Understanding Physical Property Requirements
	The House Exterior
	The Interior of the Home
	The Kitchen and Dining Area
	The Bathrooms
	The Bedrooms
	The Laundry, Basement and Utilities
	Documents
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING QUIZ #3
	Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: NEXT STEPS