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Coachella Valley Sober Living Alliance Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics must be signed and abided by all sober living owners, operators & leaders. This statement commits the signer to adhere to this code of ethics and to maintain a vital concern for the lives and well-being of all persons.

1. Be dedicated to recognizing the dignity and worth of all human beings.

2. Maintain an alcohol and illicit drug free environment.

3. Maintain quality housing that is consistent with the quality of the neighborhood.

4. All guests agree that guest agreements and rules will reflect the house as an unrelated family of persons with disabilities living together in mutual support.

5. Head of house understands that they must develop the skills to operate the house in a way that complaints from guests, neighbors and outside providers are not generated. If a house continues to generate complaints, the house will be subject to removal from the CVSLA website and membership can be terminated.

6. All guests are to always remain abstinent. All visitors must be alcohol and drug free while visiting. Including Owners/ Operators.

7. All guests, Owners, or operators could be subject to random drug testing at the request of the CVSLA.

8. No physical violence or threats of violence in the home.

9. Head of House is prohibited from becoming romantically or sexually involved with guests.

10. Head of House never becomes involved with guest financial affairs. Borrowing or lending money, buying or selling property, or any other financial transactions is prohibited.

11. Head of House always respects the privacy and personal rights of all guests. Head of House agrees to do all that is possible to relocate guest when it is necessary to put them out of the home.

12. Assure that no weapons are allowed on Sober Living property.

If a Sober Living owner, operator, or head of house is found to have violated any of the above code of ethics of the CVSLA, after receiving appropriate notice and an opportunity to be heard, such violation may subject the home to removal from the Alliance.

CVSLA provides a network of sober living homes that undergo regular inspections to ensure a safe and healthy environment for guests. The inspections include health inspections, safety inspections, and management inspections, which help maintain accountability among the guests and promote a sense of community and responsibility.

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