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Admissions for Drug and Alcohol Treatment


Prospective Clients
 Your first step should be to call our Admissions Department at 844-433-1101. Our Admissions Department is available by phone seven (7) days a week from 8:30am to 10:00pm EST.

The Admissions Coordinators can answer your questions, help you through the admission process, or simply listen to you. After our regular business hours an answering service is provided. Our team does have the ability to respond to calls 7 days a week.

This department is responsible for conducting the preliminary contact, screening, and assessment of all applicants- if you required state funding please complete an application and fax to 732-817-0627.  They will determine eligibility and appropriateness for treatment from our service delivery system. Some of these activities are accomplished while individuals are incarcerated, or occur at outreach programs operated by other organizations.

admissions for drug and alcohol treatment

 

Reviewing Applications

All applications are reviewed utilizing criteria set from by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Patient Placement Criteria – IIR.

Interviews & Financial Eligibility

Interviews

After completing an application an in-person interview will be arranged. Interviews are scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. In-person interviews are required for state funded admissions. For more information about our Medicare policies please call 844-433-1101 to speak with an admissions representative.

Financial Eligibility

If you or your loved one is approved for placement in one of our treatment programs, we will then evaluate financial eligibility.  This is determined by a sliding fee scale which is evaluated in regards to client and family income, assets, work history, legal history, and county of origin, to name a few. All treatment fees must be paid by the date of discharge. A payment plan at times can be arranged through our Finance Department. Individuals classified as indigent are placed on our waiting list and brought into the program based upon bed availability. Our Administrative Offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please see Insurance Accepted.

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Insurance may cover up to 100% of your treatment

Discovery Institute works in partnership with most of the leading insurance providers in the country. Depending on your coverage, your stay with us may be covered by your policy’s benefits. Speak to one of our admissions coordinators today to receive a free assessment of benefits.

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