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 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

	1. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Journal Exercise #1
	2. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Introduction
	3. The Social Model and the Physical Environment
	4. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Journal Exercise #2
	5. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - Quiz #1
	6. How to Create a Homelike Environment Within the Recovery Home
	7. Creating a Trauma-Informed Environment
	8. Creating a Trauma Informed Environment, Part 2
	9. Promoting Physical Safety
	10. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - Quiz #2
	11. Understanding Physical Property Requirements
	12. The House Exterior
	13. The Interior of the Home
	14. The Kitchen and Dining Area
	15. The Bathrooms
	16. The Bedrooms
	17. The Laundry, Basement and Utilities
	18. Documents
	19. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - Quiz #3
	20. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: NEXT STEPS