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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-A. MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 22-A63. CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY PROVIDERS |
Section 22-A6353. RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICE: ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY
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6353 RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICE: ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY
6353.1 The Environmental Stability service provides a structured and stable living environment and recovery support system that includes recovery housing for up to six (6) months. The objective of Environmental Stability is to prepare the client for independent living upon completion of the Environmental Stability Service.
6353.2 Eligible persons for this service must:
(a)Be drug- and alcohol-free (with the exception of prescribed medication) for thirty (30) days prior to admission;
(b)Maintain sobriety throughout the program;
(c)Be in recovery from a diagnosed SUD;
(d)Be employed or participating in a structured training class or workforce-development program, or participating in both work and training, for a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week or specifically excepted for medical reasons by the Director;
(e)Deposit fifty percent (50%) of net income into the provider’s client escrow account for the purposes of post-environmental-stability independent living;
(f)Be enrolled and active in other Department-certified recovery support services; and
(g)Must be prior authorized by the Department.
6353.3 The Environmental Stability provider shall comply with the Department’s drug testing policy.
6353.4 Each Environmental Stability facility shall be for a single gender or for single parents with one child.
6353.5 Environmental Stability providers must comply with the applicable of provisions of Section 6323 of this chapter governing residential recovery programs.
6353.6 No Environmental Stability program shall use a name on the exterior of the building or display any logo that distinguishes the facility from any other residence in the neighborhood.