Phases of Stay
1st Month
This is a probation period that the resident can checkout the program and see if it is a fit for them as well as staff can decide if a resident is a for the program.
Either party can make the decision to discharge at 30 days with no consequences for future application to program.
Phase #1 (1-3 Months)
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Special occasion weekend passes will be considered (Christmas, Easter)
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Getting schedule set and attending all programs
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Working through sleep issues
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Get a doctor
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Get an ID
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Complete first 3 steps
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Allowed to skip one group
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Attending a minimum of 4 meetings a week
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Online meetings in the Livingroom (one per week can count towards the required 4 meetings)
To Graduate
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Attend 90% of groups
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Respect towards staff and house
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Completing house chores
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Recovery plan that includes relapse prevention and crisis support
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Cake, lunch and celebration
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Anything less you can receive a certificate of attendance
Completion Certificate
This will be given to any resident that stays in the program for the 3 months but has not met the criteria for graduation.
To stay past 3 months
You must apply in writer with your caseworker. It will be handed in to management and a decision will be made.
Graduation VS Completed Time
Anything less than 3 months is not a graduation.
Phase #2 (3-6 Months)
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Regular weekend passes
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Allowed to skip one group and one Friday group (not including house meeting)
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Working through the steps
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Appointments constantly attended
At 6 months, one can apply to graduate Phase #2
6 months is a formal graduation lunch, certificate and celebration.
To Graduate
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Attend 90% of groups
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Respect towards staff and house
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Recovery plan that includes relapse prevention and crisis support
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Cake, lunch and celebration
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Anything less you can receive a certificate of attendance
To stay past 6 months
You must apply in writer with your caseworker. It will be handed in to management and a decision will be made.
Phase #3 (9-12 Months)
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Building transition plan
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complete the 12 steps
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Weekend passes
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Positive role model in group
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Part time work
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Buddy to new participant
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Lead groups
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Lead house meetings
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Lead in house step meetings
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Work with counsellor to locate housing
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Create discharge recovery plan
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Car can be brought to facility
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Will consider full time work and can work part time.
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Must continue to attend 4 meetings a week even if working full time.
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Continue to comply with all house rules and be respectful to staff.
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Be a peer mentor to new participants.
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Attend a minimum of 4 meetings and 2 can be zoom if working full time.
At 9-12 months, one can apply to graduate Phase #3
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At 9 months you must have a conversation with your caseworker to be able to make a decision about staying for 12 months.
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A recovery plan that includes a relapse prevention and crisis support.
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Cake, formal dinner and celebration.
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Anything less you can receive a certificate of attendance.
Tiny Homes
To be considered for the Tiny Homes
You can not apply before 9 months of recovery at Lennon House.
You must apply in writing with your caseworker.
It will be handed into management and a decision will be made if one is available.
Must have a job to be able to pay for the rent.