Chemical Dependency Admission Information and Criteria

This is a voluntary, variable length stay program (10-21 days). Treatment begins when withdrawal is resolved. Admission to our program will depend on bed availability, patient motivation and verification of funding. A chemical dependency evaluation is required for admission, and can be arranged in our outpatient department (715-6400), or at most other Outpatient Alcohol/Drug treatment agencies.

• Patient should contact our Admissions Coordinator to complete a phone screening and request an information packet.

Admission Criteria:

1. Level of Self-Harm Risk: Must be safe to be on a voluntary unit, not requiring 1:1 observation and able to contract for safety.
2. Risk to others: Must be safe and appropriate for group milieu.
3. Mental Status: Patients who are cognitively impaired by delusional/paranoid thought processes, dementia, psychosis, neurological dysfunction or otherwise have barriers to active participation in group milieu may not be appropriate for this program.
4. Medical Status: Cannot have an unstable medical condition, nor one which would prevent active participation in the treatment program.
5. Patient Interest/Motivation: Must be able to state willingness to participate fully in treatment program and adhere to unit policies.