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Objectives Background on the Recovery Housing Guidebook Overview of main topics in the guidebook Frequently Asked Questions about Quality Standards Free Resource! Guidebook Link is included on the resources available to
Guidebook
Standards
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Developed as a value statement to set a unified framework across the state for any housing environment for individuals with lived experience of mental health or substance use. The purpose is to provide standard set of criteria to any provider wanting to provide housing to individuals served within the system as they undertake development and operations of both the physical environment and programmatic elements. Development of the Criteria included feedback and involvement from stakeholders including ADAMH Boards, statewide
Aligns with ORC 340 and 5119.22, state licensing, federal quality standards, Olmstead, Home and Community Based Settings.
Recovery Housing vs. Sober House Graduate House Halfway House ¾ House
Alcohol and Drug Free Person Driven LOS Community
Recovery Housing Definition Ohio Landlord Tenant Law Fair Housing Law State and Local Health, Safety and Building Codes
This section of the guide will help you as you think about your recovery home as an organization. Resources are here for your consideration as you establish either a new business, or seek to add on an additional aspect to a current business
To protect yourself and your residents you must establish an organizational structure. It is up to you to determine the one that fits your organization’s mission and purpose
As a business, you must understand your obligations as an employer. Particularly when it comes to house managers.
Your insurance should not only cover the physical property, but you personally. Be sure to understand exactly what situations are covered and what situations are not covered.
Funding resources are very limited for recovery housing operators. Potential resources are listed in the guidebook, but it is up to you to develop a sustainable business plan.
As a recovery home, you will be creating a recovery environment for your residents that is supportive of long-term recovery. You will be connecting them to resources in the community. The guide offers links to resources and suggestions.
You should be working with each resident individually on a recovery plan that will help prevent
Remember, you must balance this plan with your obligations as a landlord.
You are required to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Please consider attending one of the MAT trainings offered by OhioMHAS
Recovery supports will depend on what level of recovery housing you are and the staffing your house needs to support its residents.
The physical property is also an important aspect of recovery housing.
You need to have a policy that applies to visitors. Lets residents know any restrictions on
You should have a written process for residents to tell you about any concerns they have. An example is the guidebook.
You need to ensure you have an appropriate egress. You must follow all state and local building codes. Guide includes link to OhioMHAS guidance.
Mission and Goals Description of Services and Capacity Emergency Policy and Contact Information Disaster plan Resident Rights Grievance Procedure Non-Discrimination policy Orientation/ Move in Procedure Staffing policy Privacy/ Confidentiality Medication Policy Addressing Resident Relapse Maintenance Requests
Very specific to your
Think critically about your house, your target population, and your program Seek legal guidance and support
Who is the agreement between Information about the property How long the agreement is for Fees (Deposits, Rent, Late Fees, Other Fees) What is included with fees Rules and Expectations Condition of Property How Resident Can Terminate Agreement How Operator can terminate agreement When operator can enter the premises
Be clear about how long the resident may live there without paying fees You may use a sliding fee scale, but you should have a fair, documented process for this You may not require residents make donations
You may not require residents to turn over all income or public benefits to you
The free Institute is a series of intensive training sessions designed to assist recovery housing operators in developing deeper knowledge of the NARR Standards and the OhioMHAS quality housing criteria. Operators will leave each of six (6) required training sessions with an assignment to complete before the next session. Optional TA check-in calls to answer questions and check in throughout the process Application is required but preference given to operators who receive funding from the local county board and those needing assistance in demonstrating NARR standards or QHC Link to application: https://forms.gle/Pbq2t8MGDLweTw9N7
Overview of all of the templates in the appendix.
daniellegray@ohiorecoveryhousing.org