Beacon House Aftercare Program

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Policies

Referral / Admission

Referral process

Most residents come from referring agencies and are informed about the Beacon House eligibility requirements. Occassionally, a potential resident will have found the Beacon House by word of mouth or online. In these cases, we will screen them to ensure they are eligible for our program. Some applicants require services that fall outside of our scope of care. If we do not provide the necessary staff or services to safely support them and keep our community safe, we will make every effort to refer them to an appropriate provider. Prospective residents that meet eligibility for consideration to the Beacon House treatment program are scheduled for an interview with a Resident Manager. The interview may be conducted in person or over Zoom. Acceptance determination is made after the interview. Staff who performed the interview make this determination together. If staff cannot agree, the CEO will make the final determination.

Admission criteria

Beacon House Resident Eligibility 1. Must be 25 years of age or older. 2. Sex offenders or individuals with a record of arson are not permitted. 3. Outstanding warrants need to be resolved before move-in. Those with felony assault charges and active EPO’s or domestic violence cases will be decided on a case-by-case basis. 4. Must have no Coronavirus or flu-like symptoms at move-in. 5. A 7-day substance-free minimum is required to gain admission (exceptions may be made at the discretion of the CEO). 6. Acceptance is contingent on a negative urine drug screen (UDS) and breathalyzer performed at admission. If THC is present, lab tests will be administered weekly to monitor decreasing levels. 7. Willing to commit to a 6-month minimum stay. 8. Willing to stay in continuing clinical care and follow a treatment plan by the healthcare provider of their choice. Typically, IOP, then outpatient or aftercare. 9. We accept clients with co-occurring psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression and bi-polar as long as they are compliant with their medication regimen and under the care of a psychiatrist. Beacon House is not equipped to handle severe and/or untreated psychiatric conditions, such as bi-polar with psychosis or schizophrenia. Referrals need SUD to be their primary diagnosis. 10. Willing to be on Property Restriction for 7-14 days to allow for a safer transition. Residents may leave property for SUD treatment, 12-Step Meetings, medical appointments, and grocery trips accompanied by staff. If employed, residents must take a leave of absence from work for at least 1 week. 11. Willing to obtain employment within 21 days of admission. Page 18 of 29 12. Former Beacon House residents who did not graduate in good standing must obtain special permission from the Beacon House CEO to re-apply. 13. Residents need to bring their own clothing, bedding, food and hygiene items. 14. Have a $266 deposit at the time of admission (some exceptions may apply).

Tobacco Policy

Dipping allowed in designated areas

E cigarettes allowed in designated areas

Smoking cessation products allowed

Smoking allowed in designated areas

Policy Documents

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Medication Policies

Prescription Medication Policy Details

Medication Policy The Beacon House is considered a NARR Level 3 residential facility and does not prescribe medication or conduct clinical services. Residents are informed in the Resident Handbook of their rights and their responsibilities to be in compliance with the Beacon House Medication Policy. A percentage of the residents who come to Beacon House are on some type of medication either for a physical or psychiatric condition. Residents may take certain medications under the supervision of a qualified physician under the following conditions: • Residents must inform Beacon House Staff of any prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements they have when they are admitted to Beacon House and any changes or new medications they receive while a resident. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. • Residents who are on any medications must be able to self-administer their own medication and are responsible for the proper dosage without the assistance of a healthcare professional. If a resident is unable to do so then they will be referred to a facility that can aid them. • Beacon House accepts patients who are being prescribed medications for opioid use disorder, and currently have established a relationship with addiction psychiatry treatment providers at the University of Louisville. We refer to these providers when we have patients on MOUD, and do not become involved in the dosages of medications. If a patient is having side effects that are interfering with treatment, then our team would communicate with the provider with the patient’s consent about this issue in the interest of helping the patient. Beacon House may decline referrals of individuals who use certain medications because we do not provide pertinent staff or services to safely support them. • Individuals who have been prescribed addictive, scheduled medications such as stimulants, narcotics, sedatives and tranquilizers may require a higher level of care. Each applicant will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and no one will be denied admission solely on the basis of their current use of physician-prescribed medications. Medication Compliance Beacon House understands that there are circumstances whereby some residents may fail to comply with their prescribed treatments, failing to take their medication as directed or refusing their prescribed medication. Beacon House has no right to force non-compliant residents to take their medication but it does have a duty to monitor non-compliance and refer all such cases back to the original prescriber and to the resident’s continuing care therapist. Residents must provide a discontinue order from their PCP or psychiatrist if they stop taking a medication. Residents who discontinue a medication against medical advice or without going through a supervised titration may become considered outside of Beacon House’s scope of services if they exhibit symptoms that make them a medical or behavioral danger to themselves or others. If a Beacon House applicant is taking a drug that we do not allow, but is willing to discontinue that drug prior to admission, they must do so under medical supervision and get an approval from a medical professional. Beacon House will advise them to make a plan for discontinuing their medication prior to admission and that plan should be noted on their application and on their pending profile note. Medication Storage and Safe Handling Residents are provided with an individual locked cabinet to store medications for self-administration. No medication or vitamins (whether prescribed or over the counter) may be stored in private rooms, common areas, or vehicles. The Beacon House Policies and Procedures Manual: Medication Policy Effective 7.26.2024 2 of 2 The medication lockers are located in the Resident Manager’s office, which is staffed from 7am to midnight, seven days a week. Residents are observed by staff when the medications are taken. Medications must be taken in the office. Medication Documentation Beacon House utilizes an EHR for electronic health records which features a medication log describing whose medication is in each cabinet, when medicines are taken, what dosage, and what condition is being treated. Beacon House staff collects updated medication information from residents monthly, and residents are required to notify staff of any changes to their medication immediately after receiving a prescription. Discontinuing a medication requires a discontinue order from a medical professional. Medication Costs Beacon House will work with residents who are unable to fill a prescription due to financial reasons by utilizing scholarship funds and making assertive referrals to community resources to find prescription assistance.

Outside Prescriptions Allowed

Administration of medication policies

Self Administered

Allowed Medications

Buprenorphine
Subutex
Suboxone
Naltrexone
Vivitrol
Methadone

Rules & Policies

Recommended Stay

6 month(s)