Frequently Asked Questions


  • What should I bring?

    You should plan on bringing insurance/prescription cards, physician contact info, comfortable clothing, medications, personal care items, reading glasses, and laundry detergent. Photo ID is required for admission.


    Please bring everything in one bag:


    • 7 days’ worth of clothes (for a residential treatment stay) 
    • 3 days’ worth of clothes (for a detox-only stay) 
    • Basic Toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving cream, razor/electric razor, mouthwash (must be unopened and Alcohol free). Please, no aerosol sprays and no colognes
    • We provide bedding - you may bring your own bedding/pillow if you prefer (twin bed)
    • Any prescription medications you are taking
    • Envelopes and stamps 
    • Clothing suitable for horseback riding
    • Workout clothing/athletic shoes 
    • Any literature brought must be recovery, spiritual, religious or self-help based
    • You may bring Cigarettes (No vapes, chewing tobacco, or dip)
    • Swimming suit (during summer)

  • What shouldn’t I bring?
    • No alcohol, over-the-counter drugs, illicit drugs, or mood-altering chemicals allowed
    • No contraband of any kind is allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, food items and drug paraphernalia
    • Drug screens and searches will be required of all clients before admission
    • No headsets, cellular telephones, tablets, computers, novels, beepers, and non-recovery reading materials unless pre-approved by staff
    • For safety, the following will be securely stored in the nurse’s office: razors, blades, knives, nail clippers, hair dryers, curling irons, metal items, needles, and other unwarranted items at the discretion of staff

  • How long will I stay?

    Medical Detox is generally 3-5 days, and our residential treatment program is around 30 days depending on what your insurance will cover. There are options to stay longer through self-pay.

  • Can I have my cell phone?

    We do not allow clients to keep their cell phones. If you bring your cell phone, we will keep it locked up until you leave. 

    We do allow our clients to make calls using our phone after they have been in residential treatment for 8 days. 

    If you need to get a. message to someone during that time our staff can call and relay a message. 

    Your family can call and check on you during that time if you have filled out a release of information for them.

    Clients can write and receive letters right away. 


  • Can I have visitors?

    Due to Covid-19 we have restrictions on visitation. You will be able to set up family sessions with your counselor after 2 weeks. These can be in-person, facetime or zoom depending on what works best for your loved ones.

  • What will my schedule be like?

    Every day is a little different. You will do 5-6 hours of group therapy each day. This is not always in the classroom. Some of our therapies include: 


    • Art therapy
    • Yoga and meditation
    • Living in Balance
    • Seeking Safety
    • Continuing Care Groups (where different providers from IOP, Sober Living, therapists, trade schools, colleges, employers etc. Come and speak about services they provide.)
    • Rock Climbing Therapy (Team building and trust)
    • Music Therapy
    • Hiking
    • Peer led groups
    • At night the clients go out to different AA/NA meetings or have them come to our campus.
    • Every weekend is different but there are always therapeutic activities planned.

  • Can I do school or work-related stuff while I’m there?

    We do not allow this because we want your focus to be on your treatment while you are here. If you need help with FMLA paperwork we will help with that. 

  • Will you help me find somewhere to stay after I leave?

    We will! We have a discharge planner that starts working with clients in their second week. We will get you set up with whatever you need. If you don’t have money that’s not a problem, we have relationships with places that can help you with that. After care plans can include,


    • Sober living
    • IOP
    • Therapy (CPT, DBT, CBT, EMDR)
    • Interviews at a temp agency
    • PCP
    • Couples counselling
    • Dental appointments
    • Free health clinics

  • Do you treat mental health as well as substance abuse?

    We are primary substance abuse, but we do treat mental health as well. When you arrive, you will meet with a psychiatrist and addictionologist. You will also have weekly sessions with a licensed drug and alcohol counselor. 

Have more questions? Contact us at (501) 313-0066.

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