
At Lighthouse Community Recovery Home, our values are not just ideals on paper — they are the observable behaviors and shared principles that form the structure of our recovery community.
Values exist in all communities and families. They define identity, shape purpose, and give meaning to the way we live. Here, we’ve named the traits that support healing and unity — qualities we believe are worthwhile, desirable, and necessary to define what “healthy” truly looks like in measurable terms.
When a person is shown respect, it is the individual's values that are being honored. And when someone demonstrates courage, patience, or accountability — it is those values that become visible.
Lighthouse Values help us recognize:
Common enemies, like isolation, shame, and manipulation
Common goals, like growth, belonging, and responsibility
Common purpose, rooted in recovery and transformation
We don’t simply say we value something — we track it, teach it, and practice it daily. From initial intake to every phase milestone, these values are reinforced through structure, mentorship, peer feedback, and consistent group modeling.
Our recovery isn’t abstract. It’s made visible in how we show up — for ourselves and one another.
How We Practice Our Values at Lighthouse
We don’t just talk about values — we live them. At Lighthouse, behavior is the evidence that values exist.
From the moment a man enters our community, values become a daily practice. Whether it’s showing up for house chores, navigating a difficult group, or sharing openly in a moment of vulnerability — it all reflects internal growth.
Here’s how our values take shape in real life:
🧩 In IRPs (Individual Recovery Plans)
Each man builds his IRP goals around the values most in need of strengthening. For example:
Choosing accountability by making amends
Strengthening self-awareness by tracking emotional triggers
Practicing consistency by honoring curfews and commitments
🛠️ In Conflict Resolution
Disagreements are inevitable. But here, we resolve them using:
Non-power-based conflict resolution
Honesty and openness
A shared commitment to unity, not control
We speak truth in love — head-on and with respect.
🤝 In Group & Peer Dynamics
We celebrate values in action — not just at milestones, but every day.
Peer feedback is framed around growth, courage, and empathy
Group facilitators model self-discipline and humility
Men hold each other accountable using responsible concern — not shame
🎯 In Daily Behavior & Milestones
From Phase 1 and on, community members are expected to:
Model Lighthouse Values for new arrivals
Track how their actions reflect maturity
Challenge each other toward higher standards, not personal comfort
Recovery is not passive. It’s powered by values, structure, and willing participation.