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residential treatment

The Residential Treatment program offers a 28-day, 24-hour supervised living with highly structured addictions programming. The program consists of educational classes related to chemical dependency and focuses on relapse and recovery skills. Programming is designed to teach basic recovery and life management skills to increase the individual’s ability to function effectively at home, work, and socially. The Residential Treatment program is enhanced with social and recreational activities, on-site 12-step meetings, family education, HIV education and testing, and individual, group, and spiritual counseling. Case management services link clients with community-based services to meet basic needs. On-site drug testing is routinely conducted.

The family education program offers information on chemical dependency, the treatment process, recovery skills, and family involvement and provides support to families while the client is in treatment. Family members are given information on 12-step programs for their own recovery.

What to Bring

1 week of clothing*
- Pants—no rips or holes
- Shorts/Dresses—must be to the knee
- Shoes/Athletic Shoes
- Shower Shoes
- Shirts—no spaghetti straps, low cut or see through
- Sweaters or Sweatshirts
- Socks/Undergarments
- Jacket/Coat—depending on the weather
Personal and/or hygiene products (nothing that contains alcohol)
Shampoo/Conditioner, Deodorant (non-aerosol), Shaving Cream and Disposable/electric shaver, Comb/Brush, Toothbrush/Toothpaste, Hair Dryer
Prescription Medications—please bring enough for the duration of the program if possible ( NO Narcotics)
Over the counter medications (examples: vitamins, Tylenol, Melatonin, Nicotine Patches, Nicotine Gum) (optional)
Laundry Detergent
Rolls of quarters to do laundry
Rolls of quarters or small bills for vending machines
List of important phone numbers (you will not have access to your phone while you reside in Residential Treatment)
Bible (optional)
Big Book (optional)
Crossword puzzle books, coloring books, journals (optional)

Residential Treatment can offer personal and hygiene products on a first come as needed basis.

*Please only bring enough clothing for approximately one week. We are unable to store excessive amounts of personal belongings. If you bring leggings, they may only be worn with a long top. Clients attend church each Sunday as part of our program. They are welcome to bring an outfit to wear to church services.

Admission Criteria

An assessment is required to enter Residential Treatment
- An Assessment fee will be based on a sliding-fee scale
- For appointment assistance, contact
  - Leslie Bates, DCS Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, at 317-224-0783
  - Harbor Light Center at 317-972-1450
Individuals must pass a Covid-19 screening
A photo ID is required (original or paper copy) at time of admission
Individuals must be able to perform ADL’S (Activities of Daily Living) independently
For the safety of all clients, no medical diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s are admitted into Residential Treatment
For the safety of all clients, individual cannot be admitted with IV’S, Pic Lines, or Catheter
Individuals must be mobile (if in a wheelchair, must be able to push and safely transfer self)
A medication list and all medications must be brought at time of admission
A medical release form must be provided for:
- All current medications
- A Mental Health or Medical Diagnosis
- Leaving the hospital
Court dates must be rescheduled prior to entering treatment
All appointments must be re-scheduled with the exception for OB-GYN appointments or necessary appointments determined by staff

Programming

Introduced during Residential Treatment orientation, activities and treatment follow a pre-determined schedule
Activities and interventions include, but are not limited to:
- Classroom instruction focuses on the disease of addiction, its effects on the body, mind, and spirit.
- Introduction to the 12-step process
- Mandatory on-site NA/AA meetings
- HIV/AIDS/TB/STD education and screenings
- Social skill development
- Family dynamics (weekly family groups and client-only groups)
- Health coping strategies for dealing with stress
- Identifying target symptoms
- Behavior management
- Recognizing the initial signs of relapse
- Relapse prevention planning

What to Expect

Meet with Residential Treatment staff on day of arrival for orientation.
We are a non-smoking facility. Please plan on bringing nicotine gum or patches for the duration of your stay as smoking will not be allowed while in the program.
Take part in a variety of clinical, psychoeducational, support group, and activity groups daily. Participation is required.
Meals are served in the cafeteria, attendance is required.
Dress appropriately.
All calls are supervised and performed on speaker. Personal calls occur once weekly. Cell phones are not permitted at any time during the program and will be stored safely and securely until discharge.
All admissions must complete a Tuberculosis skin test, if not accompanied by a documented negative result within 90 days prior to admission.
Random urine drug screens.
Random dorm searches for contraband.
Clinical treatment planning will occur within 24 hours of admission.
Initial case management meetings will occur within 24 hours of admission.
Personal obligations must be in order before entering the 28-day residential treatment program. Court hearings, childcare issues, medical and dental appointments, and family responsibilities should be arranged before entering treatment, or scheduled for after discharge.
If you are too sick to participate, have mobility limitations that put you at risk for falling, or other medical concerns, you may be subject to discharge and allowed to return when you are well and meet admission criteria to the program.
The following are prohibited on HLC property, including but not limited to: any illegal substance, alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vapor devices.
Possession of an illegal substance may result in the following: property search, discharge, or detainment by local authorities.

What to Bring

1 week of clothing*
- Pants—no rips or holes
- Shorts/Dresses—must be to the knee
- Shoes/Athletic Shoes
- Shower Shoes
- Shirts—no spaghetti straps, low cut or see through
- Sweaters or Sweatshirts
- Socks/Undergarments
- Jacket/Coat—depending on the weather
Personal and/or hygiene products (nothing that contains alcohol)
Shampoo/Conditioner, Deodorant (non-aerosol), Shaving Cream and Disposable/electric shaver, Comb/Brush, Toothbrush/Toothpaste, Hair Dryer
Prescription Medications—please bring enough for the duration of the program if possible ( NO Narcotics)
Over the counter medications (examples: vitamins, Tylenol, Melatonin, Nicotine Patches, Nicotine Gum) (optional)
Laundry Detergent
Rolls of quarters to do laundry
Rolls of quarters or small bills for vending machines
List of important phone numbers (you will not have access to your phone while you reside in Residential Treatment)
Bible (optional)
Big Book (optional)
Crossword puzzle books, coloring books, journals (optional)

Residential Treatment can offer personal and hygiene products on a first come as needed basis.

Admission Criteria

An assessment is required to enter Residential Treatment
- An Assessment fee will be based on a sliding-fee scale
- For appointment assistance, contact
  - Leslie Bates, DCS Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, at 317-224-0783
  - Harbor Light Center at 317-972-1450
Individuals must pass a Covid-19 screening
A photo ID is required (original or paper copy) at time of admission
Individuals must be able to perform ADL’S (Activities of Daily Living) independently
For the safety of all clients, no medical diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s are admitted into Residential Treatment
For the safety of all clients, individual cannot be admitted with IV’S, Pic Lines, or Catheter
Individuals must be mobile (if in a wheelchair, must be able to push and safely transfer self)
A medication list and all medications must be brought at time of admission
A medical release form must be provided for:
- All current medications
- A Mental Health or Medical Diagnosis
- Leaving the hospital
Court dates must be rescheduled prior to entering treatment
All appointments must be re-scheduled with the exception for OB-GYN appointments or necessary appointments determined by staff

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