Random Counts and Drug Tests: What Daily Life Looks Like at an RRC

RRC staff conduct in-house counts throughout the day - some at scheduled times, others randomly. That means residents need to be present and accounted for at multiple points during a normal day. This mix of scheduled and surprise counts helps staff track who's in the building and maintain basic safety and oversight. Even when your loved one is focused on work, programming, or planning their next steps, counts remain a built-in part of the routine.

Leaving the RRC isn't casual. Your loved one can only leave through formal sign-out procedures, and only for approved activities. Those activities might include job searching, working, counseling, visiting family, or recreation. The key point: time outside the building is tied to specific, allowed purposes. It's not come-and-go movement - it's all handled through the RRC's sign-out process.

Sign-outs are only part of the picture. During an approved outside activity, the resident's location and movements are monitored. Staff may call or visit them at any time while they're out. This applies whether they're at work, counseling, visiting family, or job searching. Even in the community, they're under active supervision during that sign-out window. When they return, they may also face a random drug and alcohol test. The out-and-back cycle can include both supervision while away and a check when they come back in.