Self Description:
"Chemical dependency treatment to meet the distinctive needs of older adults (55 and over). Medically complex patients are considered for admission."
Treatment Philosophy:
"Chemical dependency is a treatable disease. It's never too late for an older adult to experience recovery,extend their lives, and improve overall quality of life."
Approach to Dual Diagnosis:
"Psychiatric evaluations completed by consulting psychiatrist (an addictionologist) when indicated, and medication may be prescribed. Careful consideration to use medications which can be effective in relieving psychiatric symptoms without threatening recovery."
Family Program:
"2 weekend residential program is psychoeducational, and participants learn the effects of addiction on the family, on the health and well-being of chemically dependent and co-dependent persons, and recovery resources for the whole family."
Position on 12 Step Involvement:
"Participation in 12 Step groups is required during treatment and each individualized continuing care plan includes ongoing involvement in a mutual support group."
Position on Confrontation:
"Non-confrontational. Dignity and respect are critical values and motivational strategies bring attention to ambivalence, discrepancies and contradictions in addictive thinking and help patients move to next stage in the change process."
Additional Characteristics:
"Accommodates individuals at various stages of activity/mobility. Services include: aquatic therapy, outside AA, fitness room, gym. Single story building holds all services. Medically complex patients are considered for admission."
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GENERAL:
| Number of Beds: | 20 |
| Detox Available: | Yes |
Last Year's Admissions:
| Total Annual Admits |
New Program |
| Average Length of Stay | 25-35 days |
| Percent of Women | +60% |
| Percent under 25 | 0%
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| Percent with College Education | 75% |
| Percent Covered by Public Assistance | 0% |
| Receiving some form of psychiatric medication other than for detoxification | 40% |
Admissions Procedures:
| Night Admission Available: | Yes |
| Weekend Admission available: | Yes |
| Face to Face Interview or exam required before admission: | No |
SPECIAL POPULATIONS:
Facility has separate program for:
Facility has group sessions for:
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Anger Management/Conflict Resolution
Codependency
Coping Skills - Life Transitions/Medical Problems
Depression
Grief & Loss
Men
Nicotine Cessation
Pain Management
Prescription Drug Addictions
Psychiatric (Dual Diagnosis)
Relapse
Women
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PAYMENT INFORMATION:
| Self-pay Cost: | $5000 per week |
| Public Assistance coverage may be accepted: | No |
| Medicare Coverage accepted: | No |
| Insurance Coverage verified before admission: | Yes |
| Follow-up Care included at no additional charge: | Yes |
LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:
| Licensed by: | State of North Carolina |
| Type of License: | Residential Addictions Treatment |
| Accredited by: | JCAHO |
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