Enforcement of Policies and Grievance Policies

At Empowering Potential Housing, you agree to abide by the House Rules. This agreement covers drug testing, dismissal processes, and grievance policies. By signing this document, you agree that you understand possible consequences and processes for dismissal and are aware of the grievance policy as stated.

Drug Testing Policy

You will be subject to both random and behavior indicated alcohol and/or drug screening tests. Refusing to submit to a test is grounds for immediate dismissal.

Dismissal Process

Empowering Potential Housing is an abstinence-based program, and we have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to relapse and/or drugs and alcohol being found on property. In the occurrence of a relapse, circumstances determine how each situation is handled by operator and/or house leader/senior resident(s).

When asked to leave property due to using or failed drug screen/breathalyzer, or as a consequence for violating House Rules, house leader/senior resident (s), operators and peers will take the necessary measures to help the member who relapsed get to a safe place that meets their recovery needs as long as he or she is willing.

If dismissed, you may return to the residence (if a bed space is available) when you meet the following requirements:

·        Have 4 days of continued sobriety confirmed by your sponsor.

·        Pass a urinalysis test and a breathalyzer.

·        Approval of return by house leader/senior resident(s), operators, and peers of the recovery residence.

·        Payment of any outstanding fees and readmission fee.

Grievance Policy

1.      All have the right and are encouraged to communicate during our weekly House Meetings.  If the situation is not resolved during the meeting, you have the right to file a written grievance with the house leader/senior resident(s) or operator of Empowering Potential Housing without any consequences or retaliation for filing a grievance.  Grievance slips are available in the forms within OneStep (on the computer located in every house).

2.      The operator or house leader/senior resident will meet with you to discuss the grievance within 72 hours to discuss the nature of the grievance, impact on your stay, and possible resolutions.  The resolution will be noted in writing and signed by all. 

3.     If you still feel like the issue has not been resolved, you may contact https://soarr.org/incident-grievance-report/

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