N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 32.05-a: Certified recovery residences

§ 32.05-a Certified recovery residences.

1. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations consistent with this

section for the voluntary certification of certified recovery

residences.

2. Such regulations shall be evidence-based, utilizing information

from sources with expertise in treatment and recovery. Such regulations

shall, at a minimum, provide guidance for:

(a) staffing;

(b) referrals to and coordination with community and peer based

supports including support related to co-occurring disorders;

(c) resident safety;

(d) resident rights;

(e) confidentiality;

(f) reoccurance support;

(g) application of tenants rights;

(h) administrative and operational policies and procedures; and

(i) housing standards which shall meet or exceed the housing quality

standards for safe and habitual housing which are established by local

housing codes.

3. Once the commissioner has certified a location as a certified

recovery residence, such certified recovery residence shall be included

on the office's website as an available option for individuals seeking

such an environment.

4. The commissioner shall regulate and ensure that residences which

are certified to be certified recovery residences are continuing to meet

the requirements of this section. The commissioner has the authority to

inspect such certified recovery residences and impose penalties,

including limiting, revoking or suspending a certification, as

appropriate, for failure to comply with the provisions of this section.