Frequently Asked Questions

Detoxification is often the first step on the road to recovery. The primary goal of detox is physical stabilization under the supervision of a Family Physician certified in Addiction Medicine, Nurses, and Addiction Counselors. Our residential detox program insures you a comfortable detox by reducing withdrawal symptoms. You will be treated with cutting-edge opiate detox methods that utilize subutex® and suboxone®, or buprenorphine hydrochloride.

Once stabilized you are ready to begin a structured treatment program that can bring together the emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of the recovery process.

Imagine finding the skills you need to change your life. The concepts of recovery are simple yet not often easy to incorporate into your life without the guidance, education and support that a residential program offers. The Camp Residential Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation programs offer this support structure.

A structured daily schedule includes a variety of recovery-oriented activities, which may include group therapy, relapse prevention, education, 12 step meetings, mediation, yoga, recreational activities, cultural philosophy and treatment planning sessions with an experienced case manager. The result is a powerful experience.

Day treatment allows you to participate in a drug and alcohol recovery program and return home every evening. CRC Health Group offers in several locations an option for living in a safe, supportive, drug and alcohol recovery oriented environment at very affordable rates while attending this program.

By going home each evening, you have the opportunity to practice the principles of recovery in your daily life. By returning to the facility each day gives you the chance to share with peers and staff your successes and barriers of staying clean and sober.

Day treatment is best utilized as a continued treatment from residential or detox if you able to stay clean and sober without a 24-hour residential setting. Day treatment can offer a smooth transition back into the community with the continued support of peers and a caring treatment team.

Intensive Outpatient sessions are held up to 3 times a week. Day and evening programs are available to fit your schedule. Intensive Outpatient Treatment can show you the road to recovery. In the groups sessions you will continue to practice and refine recovery and drug and alcohol relapse prevention skills necessary for a life free from chemical dependency.

Structured groups are designed to explore relapse triggers, provide a forum to talk about the magic and the difficulties of staying clean and sober one day at a time.

Adult programs serve people from 18 years of age to senor citizens. In the residential programs the average age is 36. About 15-25% of clients are young adults ages ranging from 18-25.

The length of treatment will vary per patient depending on what the needs are. A typical stay at the residential facilities could be as long as 28 days.

The programs do not have private rooms as it is important to interact with peers, develop a support system and not to isolate. The number of people to a room will vary from 2-4.

Visits are scheduled at designated times and are an important part of the treatment process. Individual short visits and therapeutic sessions may be scheduled for family members or significant others in addition to the regular visits. During the weekend, there are designated visiting hours usually following the Family Program.

*Please be advised visits are limited to one per stay and the resident must be in treatment 14 days from admission in order to be eligible for a visit*

A daily schedule is designed that includes group process, lectures, 12 Step work and recreational time. There are also individual sessions throughout the week. All these activities are part of the individual treatment plan. Although the schedule is structured it is not a boot camp atmosphere. This daily schedule is the designed to help our clients take advantage of all the program has to offer and daily participation is expected.

The programs are covered by most insurance plans and Union Trust funds. Resource Center coordinators are available to check your benefits for you. They are experts at finding out the type and extent of your insurance coverage prior to admission to the program.

Activities will vary from structured physical exercise to a casual volleyball game. All recreation is voluntary and can be limited depending on the physical condition of each client.

The type and amount of detoxification medication is determined by the Facility Medical Director after an assessment of the presenting problem. Medications most commonly used for Opiate Detox include: subutex (suboxone) and methadone.

It is best to keep it simple. Bring one week of comfortable clothes (seasonal jackets, sweaters may be appropriate depending on the time of year), a prepaid phone card and toiletries (that do not contain alcohol). Electronic equipment such as cell phones, CD players or radios is not permitted.

Each client will receive an individual discharge plan specific to their needs that includes a list of aftercare resources. Online aftercare may also be available and will be explained at the time of discharge.

Transportation may be available depending on the time of admission and the distance involved. Whenever possible we arrange to pick up clients and can accommodate airport, train or bus arrivals.

County assistance may available – a referral to a county assessment location will help determine eligibility.

Each client is designated a primary counselor who works with them individually to design a treatment and discharge plan. Clients meet with their counselor to discuss the progress of that plan. Treatment plans outline goals and objectives while in treatment and the discharge plan speaks to what the client should do to remain clean and sober one day at a time. In addition, clients have access to their counselor throughout each day for crisis intervention.

Yes however it depends on the diagnosis. The professional staff at the Resource Center will ask you several questions to determine what type of program is the best match for your needs.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas only. Clients who wish to stop smoking while in treatment will be given full support in the process.

Menus are designed to accommodate a variety of tastes. The selection is varied and homemade. Special consideration is given to patients who require different food because of medical issues.