- Residents may make phone calls only during the time that no therapeutic functions are scheduled.
- Resident pay telephones must be utilized for all personal calls.
- The telephone designated as the “business phone” is to be used for work search related activities.
- Counselor telephones are not to be used except in a dire emergency; then only with the client’s designated counselor’s approval.
- Resident’s telephone calls may be limited if resident exhibits inappropriate behavior while on the phone. (i.e. profane language, prank calls, monopolizing telephones, etc.)
- Residents are expected to show proper courtesy to each other while using the phone.
- Residents displaying inability to adhere to basic guidelines will be addressed individually, by the community and/or the treatment team.
- Residents/clients must not bring pagers and/or cellular phones into the facility.
DESIGNATED PHONE TIMES:
- Incoming and outgoing calls are to take place during free time, and not during scheduled activities. Please follow the schedule accordingly.
- No use of telephone after 11:00 p.m.