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1. How do I get into the residential
treatment program?
Anyone who believes that they or someone they know may have
a problem with their alcohol and/or drug use can call our
toll free number 1-866-522-1195. The process of admission
begins with this call for help. During this initial call
our staff will collect information such as presenting
problems and the events which led to the call. If a
substance abuse assessment has not been performed our staff
will schedule this assessment to determine the appropriate
level of your care and the specific treatment necessary for
successful recovery. Once all criteria for admission have
been determined to be met by our admission coordinator, the
next step is to schedule the admission for as soon as
possible.
2. Is treatment
at CORS free?
Treatment is not free. All persons receiving treatment at
Community Outreach Services are required to make a
contribution to the costs of their own care. However,
no one is refused treatment because of a verified inability to pay. We
offer subsidized treatment according to a sliding fee scale
that is based on current federal poverty guidelines, income,
and household/family size.
Co-payments
for substance abuse treatment are required from persons
whose gross family income is less than 150% of the federal poverty income guidelines in
accordance with Section 409.9081, F.S.
3. How can I pay
for my treatment?
Community Outreach Services does not refuse treatment
based on verified inability to pay. Our Residential beds and our
Outpatient Treatment services are partially funded by the
Florida Department of Children and Families Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Program Office. Because all services we
offer are based on a sliding fee scale, clients should
provide documentation of household or family income
at their assessment appointment or as soon as possible
thereafter to determine qualification for a fee adjustment.
Payment is usually due in full upon admission unless prior
arrangements have been made with our Finance Department.
Community Outreach Services accepts cash, check, VISA,
Master Card and electronic bank transfer for services.
4.
Is there a waiting list for admission to your
programs?
There is
generally no waiting list for admission into one of
Community Outreach Services Outpatient Programs and an
individual can usually be admitted to the next available
session.
Due to the demand for Residential Treatment in our area,
there is generally a waiting period before admission to our
6 week entry level Intensive Residential Treatment Program.
As our waiting list changes frequently, we encourage you to
contact us often to receive updates on your status.
5.
What type of clothing should I bring?
Dress
for residential treatment should be comfortable and casual.
Appropriate attire would be jeans, casual slacks, jogging
suits, tee-shirts, sweatshirts, board shorts, walking
shorts, and appropriate-length dresses and skirts. Clothing
should be modest, clean, and without inappropriate words,
pictures, messages, signs, or symbols. Inappropriate
clothing is defined as tank tops, short-shorts, low cut
shirts and bathing suits. Shoes must be worn at all times.
The clothing you wear must be appropriate whenever you leave
your room. No slippers or bedclothes are to be worn outside
your room. No hats are to be worn in any of the buildings.
Staff has the authority to determine what is or is not
appropriate.
Lightweight jackets and sweaters are recommended for the
winter months.
6.
What items can I bring with me to treatment?
The following items
are suggested to be brought by clients when admitted:
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Prescribed medication
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Picture identification/Social Security Card
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Calling card for phone use
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Clothing (See above)
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Bed Linen-Twin size sheets, pillows, and blankets.
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Bathroom towels and washcloths.
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Personal Hygiene products (non alcoholic)
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Envelopes, stamps, pens
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Alarm clock (without radio)
Items not allowed include but
are not limited to candles, food, beverages, weapons of any
kind, and violent or sexually explicit media of any kind.
All belongings brought on property are searched by our staff
prior to their release to client.
7.
Do you have a family program?
We
strongly encourage family and loved ones involvement during
and after your treatment here. The family program consists
of weekly family group sessions that meet in the evening on
Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30. The groups provide a supportive
and educational place for your loved ones to discuss their
thoughts and feelings about your addiction and addictive
behavior and the impact on their lives, learn about more
successful strategies for themselves and you, and obtain
needed and valuable support.
It is expected that anyone close to you attend these classes
while you are in treatment.
8. What is the
average length of stay?
The program is designed to be most effective when our
clients participate in and complete our 6 week Level II
Intensive Residential Treatment and then transition into our
16 week Level III My House Program. In addition clients are
offered residence in one of our 2 Transitional Houses upon
completion of the My House program where it is suggested
they live for at least 3 months.
Research suggests
that increased length of stay in substance abuse treatment
is associated with improved post discharge outcomes.
Favorable outcomes measuredin these studies after exposure to
substance abuse treatment included abstinence from drugs,
gains in employment, and decreases in criminal behaviors. In
addition, clients with shorter stays are at increased risk
of poor outcomes, such as readmission to treatment. |
