Participant Rights

You Have Rights Here.

These commitments apply to everyone we serve, in every community, at every stage of the journey.

Your rights

To be treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect at all times.
To be addressed with person-first language, free from stigma or judgment.
To live in safe, clean, and well-maintained housing.
To privacy in your personal space and personal information.
To be informed clearly about costs, expectations, and program rules before you agree to them.
To take part in creating your own goals and re-entry plan.
To decline any service or referral without losing your housing.
To have your cultural background, faith, identity, and personal values respected.
To reasonable accommodations for disability or health needs.
To ask questions and receive honest answers.
To raise a concern or complaint without fear of retaliation.
To be told, in writing, the reason for any change to your housing or services.

Shared responsibilities

Treat other residents, staff, and neighbors with respect.
Help keep shared spaces safe and clean.
Communicate honestly about what you need.
Follow the safety expectations of your housing.
Take part in planning your own next steps.

Raising a concern

If something is not right, tell us. You can speak with any staff member, or contact Cornerstone Re-Entry Living directly at 913-388-4130 or cornerstonereentryliving@gmail.com. You will not be penalized for speaking up.