Housing Program

Housing is not a standalone service-it is integrated with the client's treatment plan and coordinated with clinical, case management, and peer support services.

Echoes of Hope LLC provides transitional housing to eligible participants enrolled in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) who are experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or unsafe living conditions. Housing is intended to serve as a supportive, substance-free environment that promotes stability, treatment adherence, and community reintegration.

Eligibility Criteria

Policy Statement:

Clients must be actively enrolled in PHP and meet the following conditions:

Eligibility Includes:
- 18 years or older
- Experiencing homelessness, unsafe housing, or unstable living conditions
- Willing to follow housing rules and treatment recommendations
- Capable of living safely in a communal setting
Admission decisions are made jointly by the clinical team and housing coordinator.

Staffing and Supervision

-A Housing Coordinator oversees daily operations, conducts safety rounds, and responds to resident needs
- On-call staff available 24/7 to address emergencies
- Clinical team meets weekly to review housing concerns and collaborate with the treatment
team
- Incident reports and housing notes are kept in the client's record

Housing Expectations and Rules

Clients residing in Echoes of Hope housing must agree to and follow these rules:
- Maintain sobriety while in housing (drug testing enforced)
- Comply with curfews and check-in procedures
- Attend all scheduled PHP treatment activities
- Respect roommates, staff, and property
- Participate in chores and housing meetings
- Keep medication stored securely (MAT meds must be in lockboxes)
- Report incidents, damage, or safety concerns immediately
Violation of these rules may result in behavior contracts, clinical interventions, or removal from housing with alternative placement support.

Safety and Emergency Protocols

Fire safety plans and evacuation drills conducted quarterly
- All exits marked, emergency numbers posted
- Naloxone kits available in all housing units
- Staff trained in crisis de-escalation and overdose response
- Clients are encouraged to report unsafe behavior or relapse immediately without fear of punishment

Discharge

Housing discharge does not automatically result in treatment discharge unless clinically indicated.
Discharge Reasons May Include:
- Completion of treatment goals and transition to independent housing
- Repeated non-compliance with housing rules
- Voluntary withdrawal
- Clinical reassignment to a higher level of care
Clients are offered referrals, exit planning, and continued outpatient support post-housing.