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Good Neighbor Policy
All clients commit to remaining mindful and respectful of their surroundings, especially the neighborhood where facilities are located. Being a part of The Lazarus Project means changing our behavior, perception, and attitude for the goodwill of all. Remember that we are striving to be productive members of our environments.
Respectful behavior means any environment we are a part of, including but not limited to the recovery environment, our workplace, the grocery store, the meetings we attend, church, etc., and will enable us to succeed in all our relationships, especially with our families.
Community Standards & Expectations
• We represent ourselves and should do so in a manner exuding excellence and humility. We are proud we are overcoming an addiction but humble in our attitude toward others. We remember, our actions are what counts.
• We represent The Lazarus Project.
• We represent recovering people with an addiction everywhere. The stigma of addiction remains despite decades of public education. Although community members support our recovery, people still struggle with a recovery facility being in their neighborhood. A part of our mission is to demonstrate the strength and character it takes to change for the better. Through our actions, our goal is to show that we are good people who struggle but deserve a chance.
• We will keep our voices lowered and are aware of the subject matter outside and inside. We remember to reflect on how we are acting and ask ourselves if it’s productive for those around us. We are mindful of children and others who live within our community. We always reflect on how we would feel if by looking at things from our neighbor’s perspective.
• We volunteer to help in any way we can. We look for ways to contribute at home or in public.
• We are a part of the solution and assisting others is crucial in our journey to long-term recovery.
• At meetings and classes – we power down our phones, pay attention, learn from the people who have maintained long-term sobriety, present as humble, and do not dominate conversations.
• We always remember that we do not need to be understood all the time. We practice active listening which is a significant part of healthy communication.
• We will not litter, will not spit, drive courteously, and obey all traffic laws. We will be good Samaritans.
• We follow program policies and requests.
• We use “Please” and “Thank you”.
• We are polite and courteous.
Contact for neighbor concerns: Dr. Whitney Rogers Phone: 865-280-2830