Hazelbrook Sober Living - Corona Virus Memo

Dear Hazelbrook Family (Staff, Volunteers, Residents, and Affiliate Partners):

We wanted to take a moment to assure you that we are actively monitoring the ever-evolving situation surrounding COVID-19. As sober living housing providers we find ourselves in unchartered and unique territory as the health and well-being of our community is a top priority and, we are committed to preventing the spread of this virus amongst not only our community but recovery community as a whole. Hazelbrook Sober Living has been a place of safety and trust and we hold that trust sacred! We will continue to operate and provide safe sober housing and high quality recovery services to our residents but we do want to implement some enhanced safety procedures and protocols:

·        No outside visitors are allowed inside Hazelbrook houses

·        No one is to leave house unless for officially deemed essential tasks. 

.        Keep face (mouth and nose) covered while in common areas with a cloth or similar mask  

.        If you do leave house, when you come back you are to immediately wash hands with antibacterial soap and hot water for at least 30 seconds and sanitize anything you touched before wasting hands (such as door knobs)

·        No inter-house meetings are allowed or inter-house visiting. Meaning, no one is allowed to go inside another Hazelbrook House that they are not a resident of.

·        Increased sanitary requirements especially in public areas: All bathrooms, kitchen counters and tables, sinks, toilets, and door knobs are to be sanitized AT LEAST ONCE A DAY!

·        All outside meeting requirements are cancelled and forbidden until further. You may attend virtual recovery meetings. (*This means ONLY Hazelbrook requirements, if you are required to attend meetings or treatment per court order or per any other requirements that is between you and said organization)

·        All residents are encouraged to avoid close interaction amongst residents, and should wear face masks as advised by government

·        If you experience any flu-like symptoms or shortness of breath or fever please notify Senior Resident at your house and immediately contact doctor and schedule appointment to receive Professional Medical Advice as to what you should do and how you should handle situation. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), symptoms largely consist of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. In an effort to protect our staff and residents, if you have been experiencing these symptoms please call 303-343-7072 to schedule your appointment with as much advance notice as possible.

·        If you are required to be quarantined then you must remain quarantined and not contaminate other residents at house an follow Hazelbrook quarnatine instructions.

.        Refusal to comply with Hazelbrook Corona Virus Policies or failure to practice government advised safety requirements around social distancing could result in punative actions and potential discharge

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Also, please understand that being in a sober living home we are in a unique situation because we are in a group living environment and are in close proximity with other residents. We are doing everything we can to manage this situation and keep everyone safe but being around people to an extent is unavoidable. We strongly advise everyone to stay to themselves, stay in their room as much as possible and avoid close contact with others. We cannot force everyone to stay in their rooms (unless quarantined) but we strongly advise everyone to personally do their best to do this.

Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation in helping us uphold safety of our community and safety navigate this situation. We ask that PLEASE do your best to be as hygienic, sanitary, and considerate of others as possible. If you do feel like you are having sypmtoms PLEASE do not be irresponsible and inconsiderate and try to hide it or not address it. We are not trying to cause a panic or worry and are sure everything will be ok and will be back to nornal soon but what we are trying to do is be responsible and rather err on side of caution then be careless and create a situation where people end up without a safe place to live and work on their recovery.

Warm regards,

Alexandra Shvedov – Owner

Hazelbrook Sober Living

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