INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

As an individual receiving services from Virginia Support Group, LLC Residential Program, you have certain rights, which are regulated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services and the Department of Human Rights. In addition, there is a detailed written Virginia Support Group, LLC Day Support Program Human Rights policy, which is available for your viewing. We have included a summary of your rights below:

IT IS YOUR RIGHT:

• TO BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT

• TO BE TOLD ABOUT YOUR TREATMENT

• TO HAVE A SAY IN YOUR TREATMENT

• TO SPEAK TO OTHERS IN PRIVATE

• TO HAVE YOUR COMPLAINTS RESOLVED

• TO SAY WHAT YOU PREFER

• TO ASK QUESTIONS AND BE TOLD ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS

• TO GET HELP WITH YOUR RIGHTS

GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT

When I participate in any VSG program, I agree to be safe. I will not:

• Threaten others
• Inappropriately touch others
• Hurt others
• Throw or break objects
• Use profanity
• Take items that do not belong to you

I understand that if I do any of these things:

• The police may be called
• I may be given "time off" from the group
• I may be given "time off" from the program 
• Legal or abuse charges may be filed against me
• I may have to pay for repairs
• I may have to play for stolen items.