Expectations of Client Conduct:
It would not be possible to run a safe therapeutic environment, if we had a list of expectations which did not include a set of basic safety needs, community obligations and personal responsibilities; boundaries are helpful if intelligently and sensitively applied.
Individual client choice is inevitably somewhat reduced in a structured setting, therefore it is essential that the choice people make in coming to Chandos is appropriately informed...
The few rules that we have are to be adhered to strictly; breach of a House Rule may result in immediate discharge!
1. No possession or use of alcohol and/or other drugs, on or off the premises.
Any prescribed medicines must be discussed with staff before they are taken.
2. Guests or visitors who are known to be in breach of Rule 1 must not be let into the house by residents.
3. Residents will not enable (cover up or collude with) others who break the
House Rules.
To help you understand the process and consequences of enabling, a pamphlet entitled ‘Enabling in Treatment’ is available from staff. Please ask for a copy.
4. No physical violence, or threats of.
5. No theft or willful damage of property.
6. No overnight absence without prior permission of staff.
7. Any resident with a history of or suffering from an active eating disorder, should discuss it with their keyworker.
HOUSE RULES
COMMUNITY GROUND RULES
Negotiation and Fairness
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Seeking mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict
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Accepting change
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Being willing to compromise
Non-threatening behaviour
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Talking and acting so that each resident feels safe and comfortable in expressing themselves
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Ensuring that nobody feels physically intimidated and insecure in their environment.
Equality & Respect
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Listening to one another non-judgementally
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Being emotionally affirming and understanding
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Valuing each other’s opinions; similarities & differences.
Trust and Support
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Supporting each other’s life goals
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Respecting each other’s rights to have their own feelings, friends, activities and opinions
Honesty and Accountability
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Accepting responsibility for self
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Acknowledging past use of control
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Admitting being wrong
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Communicating openly and truthfully
Individual responsibility
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Being a positive, non-violent role model for your peers
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Being mindful of others and their welfare
Shared responsibilities
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Mutually agreeing on a fair distribution of work
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Making community decisions together
Economic partnership
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Making financial decisions together
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Making sure all residents benefit from financial arrangements
