House Rules & Resident Expectations

1. Respect and Personal Conduct

Residents are expected to treat one another, staff, neighbors, and visitors with dignity and respect.

Threats, violence, harassment, intimidation, theft, discrimination, and deliberate property damage are prohibited.

Residents are encouraged to communicate openly, resolve disagreements respectfully, and contribute to a supportive household.

2. Alcohol and Substance Use

Gray Valley maintains an alcohol-free and illicit drug-free living environment.

Residents may not possess, distribute, or use illegal substances or alcohol on the property.

Residents must follow the house's approved substance-screening procedures.

Prescribed medications, including medications for opioid use disorder such as buprenorphine and methadone, are not prohibited solely because they are used to treat addiction.

A positive substance screening does not automatically result in eviction. Management will assess safety, individual circumstances, resident rights, and appropriate recovery support before determining the next steps.

3. Curfew and Overnight Absences

Residents are expected to follow established curfew requirements and communicate anticipated schedule changes.

Overnight absences must follow the house's written notification and approval procedures.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered for employment, treatment, medical needs, disability-related circumstances, and other legitimate obligations.

Final curfew hours and absence procedures will be provided in the approved resident handbook.

4. Visitors and Guests

Visitors must comply with house policies regarding approved visiting hours, designated common areas, privacy, and resident safety.

Unauthorized overnight guests are not permitted.

Visitors must respect the recovery environment and may not bring alcohol, illegal substances, or weapons onto the property.

Final visitor hours and approval procedures will be established before implementation.

5. Quiet Hours and Shared Living

Residents must respect the sleep, privacy, and personal space of others.

Noise, music, television, and conversations must remain at reasonable levels, particularly during designated quiet hours.

Shared kitchens, bathrooms, laundry facilities, and common areas must be left clean and ready for others.

6. Cleanliness and Household Responsibilities

Residents are responsible for maintaining their bedrooms and participating in reasonable shared household responsibilities.

Common-area cleaning assignments may be established to maintain sanitation and safety.

Residents must properly dispose of garbage, report maintenance concerns, and avoid creating unsafe or unsanitary conditions.

Household responsibilities will be assigned fairly, with reasonable accommodations when necessary.

7. Medication Safety

Residents retain appropriate rights concerning their prescribed medications and medical treatment.

Medications must be stored according to the house's approved safety procedures.

Residents are expected to follow applicable medication storage, self-administration, and disposal policies.

House management will not independently prescribe, discontinue, or alter a resident's medication regimen.

8. Recovery Participation and Continued Care

Residents are encouraged to actively participate in their individualized recovery plans.

Participation may include outpatient treatment, peer recovery coaching, mutual-support meetings, employment, education, or other recovery-supportive activities.

Gray Valley recognizes that recovery is individualized and that residents may use different evidence-based pathways.

Clinical treatment decisions remain between residents and their qualified healthcare providers.

9. Employment, Education, and Independent Living

Residents are encouraged to pursue meaningful activities that support financial stability and personal development.

These may include employment, vocational training, education, volunteer opportunities, or approved recovery-related activities.

Individual circumstances, disability accommodations, and treatment obligations will be considered when establishing expectations.

10. Smoking and Vaping

Smoking and vaping will be permitted only in designated areas if authorized under the final house policies.

Smoking or vaping in prohibited indoor areas is not allowed.

Residents must dispose of smoking materials safely and comply with applicable fire safety requirements.

11. Transportation and Appointments

Residents are responsible for communicating transportation needs and attending scheduled obligations.

When available, staff may assist residents in identifying transportation resources for treatment, employment, medical appointments, and essential services.

Transportation assistance is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.

12. Privacy and Personal Property

Residents are expected to respect one another's personal belongings, bedrooms, confidential information, and privacy.

Entering another resident's private space or using their belongings without permission is prohibited.

Any room inspections, searches, or property-related interventions must follow approved written policies and applicable resident rights.

13. Conflict Resolution and Grievances

Residents have the right to raise concerns about living conditions, treatment, safety, and house management.

Residents may submit complaints without intimidation, punishment, or retaliation.

The approved grievance procedure will explain how to submit complaints, how management responds, and how residents may contact the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs directly.

14. Safety and Emergency Procedures

Residents must follow posted fire safety instructions, evacuation procedures, and emergency protocols.

Tampering with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, or other safety equipment is prohibited.

Residents should immediately report emergencies, suspected overdoses, unsafe conditions, or serious incidents.

Emergency medical assistance will be requested when necessary.

15. Rule Violations and Resident Accountability

Gray Valley promotes accountability through clear communication, consistent expectations, and appropriate corrective action.

Depending on the circumstances, responses may include discussion, written notification, a corrective action plan, additional support, or discharge procedures when legally justified.

Residents will not be automatically discharged solely because they experience a recurrence of substance use.

Discharge decisions must follow applicable law, resident rights, written procedures, and safety considerations.

16. Resident Rights and Fair Treatment

Gray Valley is committed to maintaining a respectful environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, exploitation, and retaliation.

Residents have the right to receive written information about fees, house expectations, complaint procedures, and applicable resident protections.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable disability and fair housing laws.

Residents will not be denied admission or treated unfairly solely because they receive legally prescribed medications for addiction treatment.