Healthy Habits Healing Homes
Referral Partner Guide

PRE-Rehab Home
Helping people safely transition from medical detox to long-term recovery.

POST-Rehab Home
Help people safely transition from rehab into long term housing while learning healthy habits.

"Healing one healthy habit at a time."

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. The Problem We Solve

3. Our Mission

4. Who We Serve

5. Referral Criteria

6. Who Is Appropriate

7. Who Is Not Appropriate

8. Services Provided

9. Daily Program

10. Length of Stay

11. Referral Process

12. Admission Process

13. Required Documentation

14. Transportation

15. Communication With Referral Partners

16. Emergency Procedures

17. Staffing

18. Safety Policies

19. Medication Policy

20. Food & Nutrition

21. Resident Expectations

22. Program Outcomes

23. Funding Options

24. Frequently Asked Questions

25. Contact Information

26. Memorandum of Understanding
     

Executive Summary
Healthy Habits Healing Homes are Recovery Bridge Homes that provides a safe, structured, non-clinical healing environment for individuals who have completed medical detox and are waiting to enter long-term addiction treatment or from rehab to stable  housing.

Our goal is simple:
Prevent relapse during the highest-risk periods of recovery by providing stability, healthy routines, and compassionate support.

The Gap We Fill
Every day, hospitals discharge individuals after detoxification who are medically stable but do not yet have placement in:
• Residential treatment
• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Recovery housing
• Supportive housing
Many return to homelessness or unsafe environments, increasing the risk of relapse, overdose, and repeated emergency department visits.
Healthy Habits Healing Homes exists to bridge this gap.
 
Mission
To provide a safe, structured, healing-centered recovery bridge where individuals can build healthy habits while transitioning into long-term recovery.

Vision
Unhoused people can choose a seamless path all the way from medical detox to long-term recovery. 

Core Values:
Safety
Respect
Hope
Personal Responsibility
Healthy Habits
Community
Compassion
Dignity
Who We Serve
Adults (18+)
Individuals who have:
• Completed medical detox
• Been medically cleared
• Desire continued recovery
• Are waiting for treatment placement
• Are homeless or unstably housed
• Need short-term stabilization

Referral Sources:
Emergency Departments
Hospitals
Detox Centers
Residential Treatment Centers
Behavioral Health Providers
Community Mental Health
Recovery Coaches
Homeless Shelters
Veterans Organizations
Drug Courts
Parole Officers
Case Managers
Health Plans
Medicaid Care Managers
Faith Organizations
 
Appropriate Referrals-
Individuals who:
✔ Have completed detox
✔ Are medically stable
✔ Can perform activities of daily living
✔ Are willing to follow house rules
✔ Are motivated toward recovery
✔ Need temporary housing before treatment
 
Not Appropriate-
Individuals requiring:
Acute medical care
Hospitalization
Medical detox
Psychiatric hospitalization
Violent behavior management
24-hour nursing
Court-ordered incarceration
Individuals actively using substances who have not completed detox
 
Services Provided:
Safe housing
Three healthy meals daily
Peer support
Goal setting
Healthy Habits curriculum
Life skills
Financial wellness education
Creative expression
Exercise
Transportation coordination
Referral coordination
Case management support
Recovery planning
Medication reminders (if applicable)
Laundry
Internet access
Telephone access
Family communication assistance
Daily Program
Morning wellness check
Healthy breakfast
Goal planning
Physical activity
Life skills workshops
Healthy cooking
Recovery meetings
Creative arts
House responsibilities
Reflection
Evening wellness check
Wellness Advocate Model

Residents receive support from four specialized Wellness Advocates:
Physical Wellness Advocate

• Exercise

• Nutrition

• Sleep hygiene

• Personal care

Mental Wellness Advocate

• Goal setting

• Problem solving

• Financial wellness

• Educational support

Emotional Wellness Advocate

• Healthy relationships

• Communication

• Coping skills

• Peer support

Spiritual/Energetic Wellness Advocate

• Mindfulness

• Meditation

• Values exploration

• Purpose development
   

Length of Stay for PRE-rehab-
Typical stay:
1–28 days

Length of Stay for POST-rehab-
Typical stay: 1 month-1year 

Extensions considered based on:
Treatment availability
Housing availability
Medical recommendations
Funding
 
Referral Process
Step 1
Referral submitted
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Step 2
Eligibility reviewed
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Step 3
Medical clearance verified
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Step 4
Bed availability confirmed
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Step 5
Transportation arranged
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Step 6
Admission completed

Required Referral Documents:
Face Sheet
Medical Clearance
Medication List
Discharge Summary
Behavioral Health Summary (if available)
Emergency Contact
Insurance Information (if applicable)
Release of Information
Transportation
 
Transportation may be arranged through:
Hospital
Partner agency
Family
Volunteer drivers
Medicaid transportation
Community transportation partners
Communication
 
Referral partners receive:
Admission confirmation
Monthly wellness updates
Significant incident notifications (with appropriate consent)
Discharge summary
Outcome reports

Medication Policy-
Residents must:
Arrive with medications
Provide physician orders
Allow us to store medications safely
Take medications as prescribed
Controlled substances are handled according to policy
 
Safety
24-hour staff presence
Drug-free environment
Random room inspections
Visitor policy- Visitors must be cleared
Curfew- 10 pm. Leaving after this time or not returning by this time forfeits your bed and allows another person to take this bed.
Emergency evacuation procedures
Naloxone available
CPR/First Aid trained staff

Resident Expectations
    -Respect others
    -Participate in chores
    -Remain substance-free
    -Maintain personal hygiene
    -Respect quiet hours
    -Treat staff respectfully
    -Work toward recovery goals
 
Program Outcomes We Measure:
    -Successful transition to treatment or stable housing
    -Length of sobriety
    -Reduction in ER utilization
    -Reduction in readmissions
    -Resident satisfaction
 
Funding:
Private Pay
Medicaid partnerships (through licensed clinical partners where applicable)
Hospital contracts
Community Mental Health
County funding
HUD-funded referrals
Grants
Donations through the Positive Zone Foundation's fiscal sponsorship
 
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this treatment?
No.
Healthy Habits Healing Home is a non-clinical Recovery Bridge Home.
Do you provide detox?
No.
Residents must complete detox before admission.
Are clinicians on staff?
The home emphasizes Wellness Advocates and partners with licensed providers for clinical services when needed.
Can hospitals refer directly?
Yes.
Is transportation available?
When possible.
Are meals included?
Yes.
Three nutritious meals.
Can someone stay until a rehab bed opens?
Yes, based on availability and funding.
 
Contact Information
24-hour Referral Phone
Email
Website
Emergency Contact
 
Referral Checklist
✓ Medical detox completed
✓ Medically stable
✓ Referral packet received
✓ Bed confirmed
✓ Transportation arranged
✓ Medication list received
✓ Emergency contact documented
✓ Consent forms signed
 
With interest, please complete:
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

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