Ch 7. SCHE’LANG’EN CROSSROADS HOUSING PROGRAM (“SCH”) TRANSFORMATIONAL WRAP-AROUND HOUSING

    Ch 7 Outline

  1. 1. APPLICABILITY
  2. 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
    1. A. Implementation of Recovery Tools
    2. B. Promotion of Cooperation and Teamwork
    3. C. Encouragement of Success in Life
  3. 3. PAYMENTS AND COLLECTION
  4. 4. CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE
    1. A. General Criteria
      1. 1) Lummi Nation Membership
      2. 2) Age Requirement for Children
      3. 3) LNHA Rental Program Waiting List
      4. 4) Outstanding Debt
      5. 5) Sponsorship
      6. 6) At-Risk Behaviors
      7. 7) Chemical Dependency Program
      8. 8) Background Check
      9. 9) Urinalysis Requirement
      10. 10) Mental Health Assessment
  5. 5. TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOUSING PRIORITIES
  6. 6. INCOME REQUIREMENTS
    1. A. Eligibility
  7. 7. PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOUSING PROGRAM
    1. A. General Guidelines
      1. 1) Supportive Community
      2. 2) Well-Briety Lifestyle
      3. 3) Compliance with Program Guidelines
      4. 4) Assessment Requirements
      5. 5) Legal Compliance
      6. 6) Compliance with Referral Requirements
      7. 7) Social History Assessment
      8. 8) Release of Information Forms
      9. 9) Screening for Honesty and Accountability
      10. 10) Addressing Defense Mechanisms
      11. 11) Overnight Guests Prohibition
      12. 12) No Pets Allowed
      13. 13) Weekly Home Visits
      14. 14) Adherence to House Rules
  8. 8. TERMINATION
    1. A. Violation of Rules of Occupancy
    2. B. Non-Compliance with Treatment Plans
    3. C. Violation of Procedural Guidelines
  9. 9. TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT

1. APPLICABILITY

The following policies apply exclusively to the Sche’lang’en Crossroads Homes (“SCH”). Additionally, the general requirements outlined in Chapter 2 apply to the Sche’lang’en Crossroads Housing Program unless otherwise specified in this Chapter. In cases where provisions of this Chapter conflict with those of Chapter 2, the provisions of this Chapter shall take precedence for participation in the Sche’lang’en Crossroads Housing Program.

2. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM

The Sche’lang’en Crossroads Homes (SCH) promote an environment of well-briety. SCH is designed to assist enrolled members of the Lummi Nation who are either coming out of treatment or in need of a well-briety living environment.

By respecting and following these guidelines, participants can enhance their well-being and ability to lead fulfilling lives.

The teachings and practices of SCH aim to achieve several objectives:

A. Implementation of Recovery Tools

SCH teachings put into practice the tools taught by 12-step programs, the CARE office, mental health sessions, and cultural teachings. These tools assist individuals in taking personal responsibility for their lives.

B. Promotion of Cooperation and Teamwork

The teachings build on the principles of cooperation and teamwork, essential both in the workplace and within families.

C. Encouragement of Success in Life

By adhering to these teachings, participants can strengthen their ability to live orderly and peaceful lives. Ignoring these teachings may result in consequences such as discharge from SCH, loss of employment, family issues, and negative impacts on one’s life.

3. PAYMENTS AND COLLECTION

Monthly payments for participants in the Sche’lang’en Crossroads Homes will not exceed THIRTY PERCENT (30%) of the adjusted income of the family. (For income calculation criteria, see Appendix A, Page 155).

4. CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE

In addition to the general eligibility criteria detailed in Chapter 2, applicants for the Sche’lang’en Crossroads Homes must meet the following additional requirements. Violation of any of these requirements may result in immediate termination from the program.

A. General Criteria

1) Lummi Nation Membership

The applicant must be an enrolled member of the Lummi Nation.

2) Age Requirement for Children

Children residing with a female applicant must be between the ages of 0-7 years old.

3) LNHA Rental Program Waiting List

The applicant must be on the LNHA Rental Program waiting list.

4) Outstanding Debt

If an applicant has an outstanding debt to LNHA, they must enter into a Payback Agreement at the time of submitting their application for the Sche’lang’en Crossroads Homes.

5) Sponsorship

The applicant must be sponsored by an LIBC program, department, or outside agency for enrollment in the Sche’lang’en Crossroads Homes. Eligible sponsors include, but are not limited to:

  • Lummi Nation Housing Authority
  • Employment Training
  • Lummi Counseling Services
  • Lummi Behavioral Health
  • Lummi Tribal Health Clinic
  • Lummi Victims of Crime
  • Lummi Tribal Court
  • Lummi Veterans Program
  • Lummi Probation Department
  • Lummi Home Care Agency
  • Lummi Children’s Services
  • Treatment facilities Applicants cannot self-refer to this program.

6) At-Risk Behaviors

The applicant must possess a history of behaviors that place the individual or family at risk of failing in the future without this program. Examples include:

  • Jail or juvenile adjudications
  • Mental health issues
  • Arrests
  • Drug or alcohol usage
  • Domestic violence incidents
  • Theft
  • Children in dependency cases
  • Homelessness

7) Chemical Dependency Program

The applicant must complete, at a minimum, a 28-day chemical dependency program (IIP) prior to entry, unless this requirement is waived during the initial SCH assessment.

8) Background Check

The applicant must pass a background check that includes:

  1. No outstanding warrants in any jurisdiction – If an outstanding warrant exists, the applicant has 30 days to quash the warrant.
  2. No felony convictions for violent crimes in any jurisdiction.
  3. No history of felony sex-related offenses in any jurisdiction.

9) Urinalysis Requirement

The applicant must pass a urinalysis (UA) before admission to the program. Failure to pass the UA will result in a 60-day delay of the application. During this 60-day period, the applicant must be enrolled in a chemical dependency program to address patterns of addictive behavior and must maintain clean UAs before being eligible to re-apply.

10) Mental Health Assessment

The applicant must complete an assessment with SCH’s mental health professional to determine the framework of the program that the applicant will follow. The recommendations of other service providers working with the applicant will be integrated into this individual plan. If the applicant chooses not to adopt this plan or an agreed-upon modified plan, the applicant will be referred to the Rental Housing Program or another appropriate LNHA housing program.

5. TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOUSING PRIORITIES

Applicants need to maintain their place on the Transitional Living Housing Program wait list based on their membership in the categories listed in Chapter 2 – LNHA Housing Program Admissions, Section 7 – Unit Size, Page 30.

6. INCOME REQUIREMENTS

A. Eligibility

  1. Participation in the Transitional Living Houses requires a household income at or below 80% of the applicable median income. See Appendix A.
  2. Income eligibility shall be determined at the time of application and during the determination of suitability.

7. PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOUSING PROGRAM

A. General Guidelines

1) Supportive Community

An applicant should benefit from a strong, nurturing, drug, and alcohol-free community with embedded core services.

2) Well-Briety Lifestyle

All program participants must maintain a well-briety lifestyle. This includes avoiding establishments where liquor is served, such as casinos, and not associating with individuals who are actively using drugs or alcohol.

3) Compliance with Program Guidelines

All program participants must comply with the program guidelines developed by the Wrap-Around Team. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in termination from the program.

4) Assessment Requirements

All program participants must undergo assessments with the CARE program, Employment & Training Center, and a Mental Health Provider. Participants are required to follow all treatment recommendations provided by these services.

5) Legal Compliance

All program participants must be in full compliance with all legal court orders and probationary requirements, if applicable.

6) Compliance with Referral Requirements

All program participants referred by Victims of Crime or Indian Child Welfare must follow all the requirements of these programs.

7) Social History Assessment

All program participants must complete a social history assessment with designated SCH staff and follow all recommendations that arise from this assessment.

8) Release of Information Forms

All program participants must be willing to sign Release of Information Forms to enable coordination among all service providers.

9) Screening for Honesty and Accountability

All program participants will be screened for honesty and accountability, demonstrated by their willingness to identify real and potential problems and their willingness to attempt to correct those areas in their life.

10) Addressing Defense Mechanisms

Failure to recognize problems or refusal to take steps to correct these problems may be viewed as indicators of strong defense mechanisms, such as rigidity of thought. These will be addressed through in-depth counseling to determine the participant’s suitability for continuing in the SCH program.

11) Overnight Guests Prohibition

No overnight guests are allowed in the Sche’lang’en Crossroads Homes. All guests must be cleared through the LNHA staff prior to visiting.

12) No Pets Allowed

No pets of any kind are allowed in the Sche’lang’en Crossroads Homes.

13) Weekly Home Visits

All program participants must attend weekly home visits by designated SCH staff, who will address life skills and expectations of the household.

14) Adherence to House Rules

All program participants must follow the house rules.

8. TERMINATION

Program participants may be terminated for the following reasons:

A. Violation of Rules of Occupancy

As specified in Chapter 3 – Rules for Occupancy and Termination Procedures, Section 5, Page 38.

B. Non-Compliance with Treatment Plans

Failing to comply with any item in their individualized treatment plans.

C. Violation of Procedural Guidelines

Failing to adhere to the Procedural Guidelines outlined in Chapter 7 – SCH Policy, Section 7 (above).

9. TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT

Program participants are permitted to stay in the Sche’lang’en Crossroads Homes for a period of up to 24 months, or until they are offered a unit by the LNHA Rental Program or find other housing, whichever occurs first.

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