The Arizona Recovery Housing Association is committed to hold the highest standards of integrity and ethical principles to ensure the welfare of the persons we serve and to protect the reputation and integrity of our profession.
Our Code of Ethics is a guide for our professionals to support day-to-day decision-making related to our fiduciary responsibility to our consumers and is applicable to all those associated with the ownership and operation of the recovery residence: owners, operators, staff and volunteers.
Our Code of Ethics are established the four ethical principles of autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice.
and to take actions based on their personal beliefs and values.
Non-maleficence: the obligation to do no harm; to not engage in any activities of fraud or deceit; to avoid abuse or harassment or other abuses of power over the consumer.
Beneficence: act for the benefit of others; provide benefit to consumers and contribute to their welfare.
Justice: treating others fairly, equals must be treated equally and unequals must be treated unequally; focus on the interest of the consumers and not on any personal or financial stake that would constitute a conflict of interest.
Assess each potential resident’s strengths and needs, and determine whether the level of support available within the residence is appropriate. Provide assistance to the residents with appropriate referrals.
Provide a safe, homelike environment that meets NARR Standards.
Honor individuals’ rights to choose their recovery paths within the parameters defined by the residence organization.
Take appropriate action to stop intimidation, bullying, sexual harassment and/or otherwise threatening behavior of residents, staff and visitors within the residence.
Provide consistent, fair practices for drug testing that promote the residents’ recovery and the health and safety of the recovery environment.
Promote the residence with marketing or advertising that is supported by accurate, open and honest claims.
Operate within the residence’s scope of service and within professional training and credentials.