Progress

3.I.27.e. Household meetings

Rule

Community or residence meetings are held at least once a week.

Levels

I

II

III

IV

This rule may apply to all levels. See standard 2.I.27.

Guidance

Functionally equivalent family is a term used to describe a group of unrelated individuals living together as a family. Recovery housing that establishes a functionally equivalent family upholds the characteristics of a single family household and therefore have the right to be sited in single family neighborhoods. This rule is an element can be used to establish that a recovery home is operating as a functionally equivalent family.

Accredited recovery homes typically hold one or more community or residence meetings per a week. These weekly house meetings can focus on “family”/community business and/or be recovery supportive.

Evaluation

Are weekly house meetings held?

Evidence

Evidence for upholding this rule should be documented in the resident packet and leadership manual.

Resources

Course Syllabus

  • NARR 3.0 | 3.I.27.e. Household meetings