Are you considering inpatient treatment for yourself or a loved one at inpatient rehab? Luckily, our admissions process is easy, guided, and step-by-step, leaving no questions unanswered.
Admitting yourself or a loved one to an inpatient treatment facility can be difficult, yet a vital step towards recovery. At Changes Addiction Rehab, our inpatient treatment facility is designed to provide individuals with the tools necessary to overcome their addiction and maintain their sobriety.
Changes take a personalised approach from the initial assessment through admission. Our team of medical health professionals safely administers medical detoxes; once completed, a rehab treatment plan is meticulously tailored to each client’s specific and unique needs during their inpatient stay.
Making The First Phone Call
If you feel like your substance use is impairing your life – please reach out to our admissions department to speak with one of our knowledgeable employees who will guide you through the process of being admitted into our inpatient treatment facility.
At Changes, our team is dedicated to helping you navigate through any concerns or questions. The journey toward finding support, assistance, and solutions begins with a confidential conversation with one of our admissions specialists.
During this initial phone call, we will work with you to identify possible next steps. This may include an assessment of your substance abuse history or mental health. The data gathered from this assessment is crucial as it assists us in determining what level of treatment would be appropriate for you: residential, outpatient, or halfway.
With your consent, we may contact other healthcare professionals who have worked with you to collaborate and ensure a comprehensive understanding of your needs.
Additionally, family members can add valuable information and insight into your circumstances.
Discussing Your Medical Aid Cover And Benefits
When admitting yourself into an inpatient treatment facility for a substance use disorder, it’s important to discuss your medical aid coverage and benefits. Individuals on hospital plans or medical aid schemes are typically covered for 21 – 28 days of inpatient treatment care. In some cases, patients might be required to make a co-payment to cover any shortfalls between what their medical aid covers and the cost of rehab treatment.
Depending on your hospital plan or medical aid scheme, the cost coverage may include certain medications, residential costs, clinical costs, and additional fees related to healthcare professionals. These professionals may include doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, registered counsellors, addiction counsellors, social workers, and occupational therapists.
Individuals who do not have medical aid or have utilised their benefits may be subjected to private rates.
Discussing your medical aid scheme and benefits with your healthcare provider before admitting yourself into inpatient treatment is important.
Starting Treatment
If it has been decided that you are ready for inpatient treatment, our team at Changes Addiction Rehab will schedule an admission date for you.
Intake And Assessment
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by one of your friendly recovery assistants. The assistant will hand you your admissions forms to sign, guide you through the process, and answer any questions you may have regarding our inpatient rehab facility and your stay.
Once the forms are completed, you will hand over your electronics to be put into a safe for your stay. Your bags will be searched, and you will undergo a drug test. The nurse on duty will do a physical assessment and ask you questions relating to your health and substance abuse history.
After completing this, the recovery assistant on duty will take you to meet the community and welcome you in.
Medical Detox
One of the first steps in residential inpatient treatment is detoxification. Medical detox is crucial for individuals who have a prolonged history of alcohol and drug abuse, especially for those who have experienced severe withdrawal symptoms. The primary goal of the detox phase of treatment is to provide a safe and comfortable environment while they undergo withdrawal.
What Can I Expect During A Medical Detox?
Our facility offers a safe, supervised, and controlled environment that starts with an in-depth evaluation that will take into account the individual substance abuse history and any underlying medical and mental health conditions.
This assessment aims to help our medical professionals determine the appropriate level of care required.
After completing this assessment, a personalised detox plan is developed based on the individual. Throughout the detox phase, the individual may experience withdrawal symptoms. Our medical health professionals are available 24/7 and closely monitor and alleviate these symptoms.
Medications may be administered to help treat emotional distress and physical symptoms. Additionally, psychiatric professionals and therapists are readily available to address further challenges. Temperature, breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure will be checked routinely.
It is important to note that a medical detox does not equal recovery but, instead, is a foundational phase. Our multidisciplinary team provides professional counselling and ongoing support to promote overall well-being and prepare clients for their next recovery phase.
Residential Inpatient Treatment
Our inpatient facility is specifically designed to provide comprehensive care and support for individuals who are struggling with substance abuse disorders.
The primary goal of inpatient rehab is to offer a highly structured and controlled environment for individuals to focus solely on their treatment for addiction without distractions, triggers, or temptations.
Inpatient treatment generally lasts between 21 and 28 days, depending on the individual’s specific needs and what their medical aid scheme and benefits cover.
What Does A Typical Day Look Like At Changes?
Our therapeutic day starts early in the morning and continues until evening. Listed below are the activities included in our inpatient treatment program:
- Daily Household Therapeutic Duties
- Walks
- Yoga
- Group Therapy
- Individual Counselling
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Occupational Therapy Groups
- Stepwork Groups
- Movies
- Reflection Groups
- Goal Setting Groups
- Lectures
Not Ready To Begin Inpatient Rehab?
If you or a loved one is struggling to come to terms with their disease/addiction, it can be a difficult first step towards addiction treatment. It is not uncommon to be hesitant about the admissions process for inpatient rehab. However, it is important to remember that it takes courage to seek help and acknowledge that you may have a problem.
If so, we will be here when you are ready for help. In the meantime, consider reading about support groups and finding meetings in your surrounding areas.
We offer different phases of addiction treatment care, including primary, secondary, halfway housing, outpatient, and aftercare. It would be beneficial to call our admissions department to undergo an initial assessment to determine what level of care would suit your needs.
Conclusion
In closing, Changes Addiction Rehab offers a highly contained and safe inpatient rehab facility. Our systematic admissions process aims to get our clients safely into our treatment facility.
Inpatient treatment is the cornerstone of an individual’s recovery process. Our admissions process is designed to guide and answer any questions regarding inpatient treatment and what our facility offers.
Our multidisciplinary team has our client’s best interests at heart. We ensure that all their needs are met and that individualised rehab treatment programs are developed and implemented to provide the best possible outcome for their recovery process.
FAQs
What Types Of Therapies Can I Expect During My Stay Changes Addiction Rehab?
We employ a multitude of therapeutic modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- Group Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Addiction Counselling
- Family Therapy
Can Family Members Be Involved During My Inpatient Treatment Process?
We have family therapy sessions included in our therapeutic program. We understand the importance of family dynamics and the role they play in substance abuse disorders.
Family therapy sessions’ primary purpose is to restructure and repair broken relationships within families and to create a home environment that is conducive to recovery.
What Aftercare Services Are Available at Changes?
Usually, aftercare treatment kicks in after an individual has completed their inpatient treatment phase.
The transition from inpatient can be challenging; aftercare provides a safety blanket of support for individuals who are still vulnerable during this phase of recovery.