The Kitchen and Dining Area

Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery > The Kitchen and Dining Area

Residents should be able to use any kitchens in the home whenever they would like to prepare meals and snacks. There should be enough space for residents to store their food and cooking supplies. Recovery homes must also ensure:

  • There is one fridge for every five residents.

  • Dry food storage is available.

  • No food is being stored on the floor or in places inappropriate for food storage.

  • Dishes are clean and stored appropriately.

  • The inside of the refrigerator is cold, clean and the refrigerator is not leaking.

  • The stove and oven are in good working order.

  • All other appliances that are provided are in good working order.

  • There are appropriate hand-washing supplies at the kitchen sink.

  • There is a fire extinguisher that is easily accessible.

  • There is a smoke detector in an area where it will make an alert if something is burning in the kitchen.

  • There is a dining area large enough to accommodate all residents to share a meal together with enough tables and chairs.

Course Syllabus

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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