Rights & Responsibilities

Client Rights

Your rights as a person receiving treatment from Sober Living Housing includes:

Filing grievances through the official complaints processes
Treatment that is culturally sensitive and does not discriminate
Referral to alternative treatment centres and service providers
The right to participate in decisions regarding your treatment plan
Quality care by professional staff throughout your treatment in the program
Being housed in an environment that is free from sexual exploitation or harassment
Having your personal information and privacy kept confidential throughout the treatment process
Communication that is open and in a manner which is understood and clear regarding your treatment at Sober Living Housing
Access to appropriate treatment, based on the information given in the initial assessment and the holistic needs of the client for the duration of care
To be treated with respect and dignity around all aspects of beliefs, age, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, values and personal characteristics

Expectations

The expectations of clients for the duration of their stay at Sober Living Housing are as follows:

Participate in addiction education
To be open and honest in all communication
To adhere properly to medications prescribed by medical professionals
Be active in all directions of your personal recovery and treatment process
To not bully, harass, threaten, or harm any persons physically or psychologically
To communicate with staff any health concerns or problems whilst in treatment
To not use alcohol or any other drug substances or participate in gambling activities
To not damage or take anything without requesting permission from Sober Living Housing or other guests
To refrain from starting any exclusive, or sexualised relationships whilst in recovery at Sober Living Housing
To uphold confidentiality of all other guests, family members and significant others that associate with Sober Living Housing
Participate in all groups, house discussions, and recovery meetings such as AA, NA & GA.
Abide by Sober Living Housing’s rules and guidelines