Privacy Policy

Purpose

Beyond the Stigma Recovery Home is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all residents, staff, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information: name, date of birth, phone number, emergency contact
Health & Recovery Information: substance use history, mental health history, medical records, treatment plans
Financial Information: income verification, payment history (if applicable)
Behavioral Records: house conduct, compliance with rules, incident reports
Communications: written, verbal, or digital communications related to services and care

How We Use Information

Collected information is used to:

Evaluate eligibility for residency
Provide safe, appropriate recovery housing
Coordinate referrals and support services
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Ensure the safety and integrity of our sober living environment

Confidentiality & Disclosure

Beyond the Stigma respects your right to privacy. Your information will only be shared:

With your written consent
As required by law (e.g., court orders, mandated reporting of abuse or threats)
In emergencies to protect life or serious safety concerns
With medical or treatment providers, only with your consent or when necessary for coordination of care
Staff are trained on confidentiality and are required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Resident Rights

You have the right to:

Review your personal information on file
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw consent for information sharing (unless required by law)
Requests must be made in writing to the Program Director.

Data Protection

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. This includes:

Secure storage of paper records
Password-protected digital files
Limiting access to authorized staff only

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practice, law, or technology. Residents will be notified of any significant updates.