THE LIFEHOUSE AT CROOKED TREE RANCH
our mission:
RESCUE, SHELTER, and RESTORE exploited persons to a place of:
HOPE, FREEDOM and a FUTURE for every survivor.
our purpose:
The LifeHouse is an integrated shelter for adult female victims of human trafficking who have been sexually exploited. Our program is geared at meeting the individual needs and recovery goals of our residents and includes medical, mental, and emotional care. We are staffed by volunteers, a case manager, a house manager, and clinical partners to provide victims with various services such as art and equine therapy, health care, legal assistance, and occupational training. Our program consists of three phases where a survivor can heal and begin her transition into recovery. Our approach and strategy is trauma informed and victim centered.
our plan:
Phase 1 (Intake Phase)
- is approximately two weeks long and is designed to help quiet down the anxieties and fears experienced by a resident. The house manager and case manager will help her with activities of daily living.
Phase 2
- marks the start of programming and will include individual therapy, health assessments, and addressing other concrete needs.
Phase 3
- is a time where the resident will begin taking steps to achieve individual goals such as attending school or preparing for a new job.
our promise:
While staying at The LifeHouse, residents should expect the following conditions:
You have the right to reside in a sober and drug-free facility.
LifeHouse is a sober and drug free home. We firmly believe that this type environment offers you the most authentic opportunity to find the person that you desire to be.
You have the right to reside in a violence-free facility.
24/7 staff is on-site to create a home culture of peace and tranquility. Violent behavior is counter to the journey you are on to become YOU!
You have the right to be respected.
LifeHouse is free from judgement. We welcome you exactly where you are on your journey and promise to walk with you through the toughest of times and the best of times.
You have the right to be safe.
Everyone has the right to feel safe! LifeHouse is safe and secure. Systems are in place to assure you are in an environment where you can close your eyes and find the rest you need.
Best Practice standards
Governance
Governance
Governance
- Crooked Tree Ranch is governed by The LifeGuard Group Board of Directors
Security
Governance
Governance
- LifeHouse adheres to state and local regulations for fire safety
- LifeHouse has a clearly defined safety evacuation plan that is practiced at least twice a year
- LifeHouse has policies in place to prevent or deter residents from having contact with unsafe persons — this may include (but not limited to) limiting access to cell phones, setting
- LifeHouse adheres to state and local regulations for fire safety
- LifeHouse has a clearly defined safety evacuation plan that is practiced at least twice a year
- LifeHouse has policies in place to prevent or deter residents from having contact with unsafe persons — this may include (but not limited to) limiting access to cell phones, setting internet filters, developing safety plans with clients
- All staff and direct care volunteers are CPR and first aid certified within 90 days of employment/start date
- LifeHouse has a safety protocol that includes incident response measures, up to and including contacting fire/medical and law enforcement
Facility
Governance
Ethics/Compliance
- Each resident is provided with a personal bed
- Residents Bill of Rights
Residents have the right to a sober and drug free facility.
Residents have the right to a violent free facility.
Residents have the right to be respected.
Residents have the right to be safe.
- LifeHouse has a documented set of practices for ensuring a clean and healthy residential environment
Ethics/Compliance
Operational Management
Ethics/Compliance
- The LifeGuard Group is federally registered as a 501(c)3 organization
- The LifeGuard Group is incorporated as a nonprofit entity in Montana.
- The LifeGuard Group can demonstrate they are in compliance with all state regulations.
- All staff and resident-serving volunteers sign confidentiality agreements.
- The LifeGuard Group has documented protoco
- The LifeGuard Group is federally registered as a 501(c)3 organization
- The LifeGuard Group is incorporated as a nonprofit entity in Montana.
- The LifeGuard Group can demonstrate they are in compliance with all state regulations.
- All staff and resident-serving volunteers sign confidentiality agreements.
- The LifeGuard Group has documented protocols to ensure that client records are confidentially maintained and secured
- The LifeGuard Group has received the Platinum Seal of Transparency with GuideStar.(Candid)
Operational Management
Operational Management
Operational Management
- The LifeGuard Group conducts criminal backgrounds and sex offender registry check on all staff, including those who are not working directly with residents
- The LifeGuard Group complies with State mandated reporting policy
- The LifeGuard Group has a written non-discrimination policy which meets state and federal requirements related to employ
- The LifeGuard Group conducts criminal backgrounds and sex offender registry check on all staff, including those who are not working directly with residents
- The LifeGuard Group complies with State mandated reporting policy
- The LifeGuard Group has a written non-discrimination policy which meets state and federal requirements related to employment
- LifeHouse has a documented grievance protocol for resident to report maltreatment
- The LifeGuard Group carries general liability insurance as well as insurance for board, staff, and property
- LifeHouse has a policy for the dispersal of medication to residents that complies with state and federal regulations
Resident Care
Operational Management
Operational Management
- LifeHouse has a documented trauma-informed protocol for resident intake
- LifeHouse uses informed consent procedures for obtaining resident information
- Residents are provided with the necessary orientation to be informed of program rules, schedule, and consequences, and the rules are easily accessible after orientation
- LifeHouse has an establi
- LifeHouse has a documented trauma-informed protocol for resident intake
- LifeHouse uses informed consent procedures for obtaining resident information
- Residents are provided with the necessary orientation to be informed of program rules, schedule, and consequences, and the rules are easily accessible after orientation
- LifeHouse has an established process and intervals for monitoring and communicating each resident's progress related to program objectives and the resident's self-identified goals, with the resident directly
- LifeHouse has a means by which residents can provide constructive feedback to the program
- LifeHouse has process in place for when each resident leaves our program.
Resident Care
Media/Public Relations
Media/Public Relations
- LifeHouse has adequate staffing to cover intended supervision levels
- LifeHouse ensures that all resident-serving staff are trained in Human Trafficking victimization
- All Mental Health Therapy is conducted by a contracted Licensed Mental Health Professional
- All Medical treatment is provided by a MD, FNP, or PA-C at a healthcare facility.
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- LifeHouse has adequate staffing to cover intended supervision levels
- LifeHouse ensures that all resident-serving staff are trained in Human Trafficking victimization
- All Mental Health Therapy is conducted by a contracted Licensed Mental Health Professional
- All Medical treatment is provided by a MD, FNP, or PA-C at a healthcare facility.
- LifeHouse has a policy in place to care for residential staff on the effects of this work, which may take a toll on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health
Media/Public Relations
Media/Public Relations
Media/Public Relations
- The LifeGuard Group will operate under the following media guideline:
We will take active measures to ensure clients are not endangered, triggered, re-traumatized, and/or exploited in any way either through private or public agency communications or marketing, nor by inviting clients to participate in sharing their stories or images or creations
Resident Services
Media/Public Relations
Resident Services
- LifeHouse provides for basic physical, emotional, and social needs of all residents in the program (i.e. food, housing, emotionally supportive environment)
- LifeHouse ensures the residents well-being by providing information and access to medical, dental, mental health service providers
- LifeHouse is informed on the most common mental health
- LifeHouse provides for basic physical, emotional, and social needs of all residents in the program (i.e. food, housing, emotionally supportive environment)
- LifeHouse ensures the residents well-being by providing information and access to medical, dental, mental health service providers
- LifeHouse is informed on the most common mental health issues associated with victims of trafficking
- LifeHouse has a clearly communicated policy on substance use by residents
- LifeHouse has a protocol for client drug/alcohol testing
- LifeHouse has a referral process in place for referring agencies
- LifeHouse provides case management for clients, which includes identifying needs and increasing access to services and resources to meet those needs in support of the client’s recovery and goals
Faith Elements
Affiliation/Accreditation
Resident Services
- Faith engagement and/or spiritual formation activities may be offered as part of programming, but are explained in advance of intake so prospective residents can make an informed decision about entering the program
- LifeHouse does not deny care or adapt the quality of care based on the faith convictions or spiritual beliefs of the resident
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- Faith engagement and/or spiritual formation activities may be offered as part of programming, but are explained in advance of intake so prospective residents can make an informed decision about entering the program
- LifeHouse does not deny care or adapt the quality of care based on the faith convictions or spiritual beliefs of the resident
- LifeHouse provides appropriate referrals for residents who are not comfortable with our faith perspective.
- LifeHouse utilizes trauma-informed approaches around faith programming and does not force residents to personally engage in faith, but will respect each resident's individual journey as it relates to faith exploration and personal convictions
- LifeHouse will make reasonable efforts for residents to engage in their personal faith expression in a manner that lines up with the resident's self-identified goals for healing and recovery
Affiliation/Accreditation
Affiliation/Accreditation
Affiliation/Accreditation
- LifeHouse is in process of accreditation with the National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance
- LifeHouse accreditation is pending with Recovery Residence Alliance of Montana (RRAM) which is a statewide organization and official Montana affiliate of The National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR)
- LifeHouse is "Verified" by the Institute For Sheltered Care.
welcome home:
If you believe that The LifeHouse is a place for you or for someone that you are assisting, click below and fill out The LifeHouse Referral Form.
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