Objectives • Background on the Recovery Housing Guidebook • Overview of main topics in the guidebook • Frequently Asked Questions about Quality 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 OhioMHAS wanting to provide housing to individuals served within the system as they undertake development and operations of both Quality the physical environment and programmatic elements. Housing Development of the Criteria included feedback and involvement from stakeholders including ADAMH Boards, statewide Criteria organizations, providers from RCF, PSH, and RH. Aligns with ORC 340 and 5119.22, state licensing, federal quality standards, Olmstead, Home and Community Based Settings.
Define Recovery Housing Provide Information Purpose of the Link to Resources Guidebook Give Examples
What we Graduate House Sober mean House Recovery Housing vs. when we say Halfway House “Recovery House” ¾ House
Alcohol and Drug Free Recovery Person Driven LOS Housing Community of Recovery
Recovery housing means housing for individuals recovering from alcoholism or drug addiction that provides an alcohol and drug-free living environment, peer support, assistance with obtaining alcohol and drug addiction services, and other alcoholism and recovery assistance (ORC 340.01)
Recovery Housing is NOT OT Treatment
Recovery Housing Definition Laws Ohio Landlord Tenant Law Pertaining to Recovery Fair Housing Law Housing State and Local Health, Safety and Building Codes
Part One: This section of the guide will help Administrative you as you think about your recovery home as an organization. Concerns 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
Should I start a non-profit or a for-profit 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
What makes me an employer? As a business, you must understand your obligations as an employer. Particularly when it comes to house managers.
What Insurance should I have? 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.
How do I get funding? 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.
Part Two: As a recovery home, you will be creating a recovery environment Recovery for your residents that is supportive of long-term recovery. Supports You will be connecting them to resources in the community. The guide offers links to resources and suggestions.
What about relapse? You should be working with each resident individually on a recovery plan that will help prevent relapse. The guide also offers resources on how to develop a relapse plan for residents. Remember, you must balance this plan with your obligations as a landlord.
Are we required to accept MAT? You are required to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Please consider attending one of the MAT trainings offered by OhioMHAS
What recovery supports do I need to provide? Recovery supports will depend on what level of recovery housing you are and the staffing your house needs to support its residents.
Part Three: Physical Property The physical property is also an important aspect of recovery housing.
Bedrooms – 70 square feet for first resident, 50 square feet for each additional resident Bathrooms – one sink, toilet and shower per six residents Physical Food storage – One full sized refrigerator per six residents space assurances Living Space – enough space for residents to gather for meals, and informal activities Designed so residents have free use of space
See the checklist in the guidebook What do Physical space is typical of a home you mean and supports Social Model of Recovery by homelike? Programmatic environment allows for residents to use the space as a home
Do not threaten eviction for noncompliance with house rules unless It is a threat to health or safety House Rules Consequences should be appropriate for adults living together
What about visitors? You need to have a policy that applies to visitors. Lets residents know any restrictions on visitors. A sample is provided to you, you may adjust this sample.
What do you mean by grievance? You should have a written process for residents to tell you about any concerns they have. An example is the guidebook.
Can bedrooms be in basements? 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 Resident Grievance Procedure Handbook Non-Discrimination policy Orientation/ Move in Procedure Checklist Staffing policy Privacy/ Confidentiality Medication Policy Addressing Resident Relapse Maintenance Requests
Resident Handbook Copy kept in Given to each common area resident in each house
Resident Agreement Think critically about Very specific to your Seek legal guidance your house, your organization target population, and support and your program
Who is the agreement between Information about the property How long the agreement is for Fees (Deposits, Rent, Late Fees, Other Fees) Checklist 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
Your agreement should not contain a request for a resident to waive rights
You should have an agreement even if the resident does not pay fees You may use a sliding fee Be clear about how long scale, but you should have the resident may live a fair, documented there without paying fees process for this You may not require You may not require residents to turn over all residents make donations income or public benefits or perform fundraising 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. Recovery Optional TA check-in calls to answer questions and check in throughout Housing the process Institute 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
Appendix Overview of all of the templates in the appendix.
Questions? • Danielle Gray, Ohio Recovery Housing, 614-453-5133, daniellegray@ohiorecoveryhousing.org • Maura Klein, OhioMHAS, 614-644-8424, maura.klein@ohio.mha.gov
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