Amber Lantern Resident Rights and Responsibilities

Finding Success at Amber Lantern

For HCBS-AMH program participants the recovery process is a two way street. HCBS participants at Amber Lantern are guaranteed certain rights as a part of the program, in return they are also expected to take an active role in their own recovery process.

Resident Rights

• The right to be treated with dignity and respect.

• The right to privacy and confidentiality (keeping all your information private).

• The right to access your medical records.

• The right to develop and have a copy of your Individual Recovery Plan (IRP).

• The right to be fully informed about medications, treatments and medical procedures (how and why things are done).

• The right to change recovery managers and/or provider agency at any time if needed.

Resident Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the program.

• Meet with your recovery manager (RM) and other HCBS-AMH Providers.

• Participate in creating and completing your IRP.

• Work on life goals in your IRP to live more independently.

• Speak with your RM if you have any problems with services.

• Take your medication exactly as your doctor told you to, for safety reasons. Tell your nurse or RM if you think you need to change your medications.

• Notify your RM before you plan to move somewhere else so you can remain in the program.

• Care for yourself and get extra help if you need it from your RM, recovery support team, friends or family.

• Allow our staff and providers to access your health information.

Learn More

For more information about HCBS-AMH in San Antonio or Bexar county please contact Amber Lantern.