LIGHT IN THE WINDOW

www.lightinthewindow.org

Admission Requirements

Must have a personal commitment to change

May have an addiction

Must be abstinent from mood altering substances during residence and five days prior to admission

Must agree to abide by rules

Must be able and willing to participate in group counselling

Must provide a medical certificate from a licensed physician stating the client is a suitable candidate for services.

Must be prepared to pay the residential fee prior to admission

Can be self referred or referred by a service provider

These Terms of Residential Placement Applies to ALL Clients .

· Light in the Window has a 0 tolerance policy on using or possessing any alcohol and/or illegal drugs or misuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. A violation of this policy will result in immediate discharge.
· Light in the Window does not tolerate aggressive behaviour, swearing, name-calling, demeaning jokes or comments, gossiping, or aggressive non-verbal behaviour (such as glaring, gestures, slamming doors, etc.).
· No weapons are permitted at Light in the Window has. This includes knives, switchblades, sharps or any other object deemed potentially dangerous by staff.
· Unsuitable discussions are not allowed while you are a client of Light in the Window. These discussions re-create old, unhealthy using environments, can trigger others, may be viewed as aggressive and intimidating by peers. Unsuitable discussions are defined as talking about using, selling, buying or abusing alcohol and drugs, committing crimes, being incarcerated, how to manipulate situations, making sexual comments, gestures or innuendoes, and criticizing or making negative comments about others. Clients are welcome to discuss any of the above with their counselor.
· Intimate relationships, sexual relationships and dating between clients is not permitted. Light in the Window intends to create a healthy environment for those in early recovery, and to assist clients in maintaining a focus on recovery. As well, such relationships can cause discomfort for other clients and take the client's focus off of recovery.
· Inappropriate attire is not allowed such as clothes/hats with alcohol or drug related logos, jokes, or pictures, sexual connotations or swears. Material that is violent, pornographic or disrespectful is not permitted. This includes videos, movies, magazines, posters, etc.
· No products containing alcohol are permitted. This includes mouthwash, aftershave, hairspray, cough syrup, nail polish remover, etc.
· From Sunday to Saturday, the lights out policy will be at 11:00pm. All clients are expected to be in their rooms at this time.
· It is the responsibility of all clients to inform staff of any prescription and non-prescription medication they have in their possession. Medications will be placed in a secured cabinet and must be in their original container.
· Clients are required to attend all meetings as presented on a daily schedule and a 28 Day calendar.
· We are a non-smoking facility. There is no smoking in any of buildings.
· All clients are to be on time for meals.
· Light in the Window will dispose of any personal property that is left behind 15 days from the discharge date. Medication that is left behind will be disposed of within 48 hours of discharge.
· All staff and clients are expected to assist in ensuring that Light in the Window is a safe environment. If you are aware of anyone violating these Terms of Residency, you are to report it to a staff member. All such reports are anonymous.
· Active participation in group programming is mandatory. Active participation is contributing appropriately to group discussions and exercises, providing helpful feedback to group members, coming to groups on time with a willing attitude and an open mind, and using respectful language. It is required that you share topic-related thoughts and feelings with the group, and allow others a chance to share their thoughts and feelings.
· Clients are not to enter the bars or establishments license under the Liquor Licensing Act. Clients are not to be in any location where drugs are being used or sold. Should a client need to be in a location where alcohol is being served, they must first discuss this with their counselor.
Telephone calls are limited to Thursday evenings between 8:00pm � 10:00pm. Upon arrival the client will be permitted to make a safe arrival call to his family. Phone calls are NOT permitted during the first week of admission. Each client is permitted one (1) outgoing - 10 minute call and a schedule will be allotted for each clients call. Outgoing calls will ONLY be permitted upon approval of the Treatment Coordinator. Incoming calls are monitored and ONLY emergency calls will be forwarded to the client. Nuisance callers will be blocked from accessing our number. Incoming calls that are deemed as threatening will be reported immediately to the proper authorities.
Light in the Window has a 0 tolerance policy on violence. This includes mental, emotional, sexual or physical violence, intimidation or threats (direct or indirect). A violation of this policy will result in immediate discharge.