Patients receive care on the Adult Unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Family members, friends and co-workers play an important role in the treatment program. They are encouraged to attend separate counseling programs, where they learn what addiction is and how they can support the patient's recovery. Admission is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All of the Institute's treatment and counseling programs are based on a variable length of stay model, with program length tailored to meet each individual's unique needs.
Most patients stay in the program for three to four weeks.
Following discharge from the hospital, patients participate in the second phase of treatment, an Outpatient Aftercare Program, for at least 20 weeks. These group sessions help the patient make the transition back into daily living without alcohol, drugs or gambling. The Outpatient Aftercare Program is a critical part of the treatment process. The primary difference between the men's and women's treatment programs is the nature and composition of counseling groups. The Institute's Women's Program focuses on the special physical, emotional and social problems women face as they confront and overcome their active addictions.