What is a pre-screen?
How much will it cost me?
Why do I have to give my income?
Will my health insurance pay for my treatment?
Do I have to use my health insurance?
If I choose to use my health insurance, will my employer find out I am seeking treatment?
Can I make payments?
What if my income information changes?
How do I know if I have a substance abuse problem?
Can I admit a family member or friend into treatment for their substance abuse?
How can I help a family member or friend realize they have a substance abuse problem?
I do not live in Indiana or Armstrong Counties and I need help for my substance abuse problem.
What is a screening?
What is an intake (or drug and alcohol assessment)?
What is outpatient treatment?
What is inpatient treatment?
What is a CRN?
What is Alcohol Highway Safe Driving School?
Goals of an intervention.
When is it okay to do an intervention?
When is it improper to do an intervention?
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What is a pre-screen?
A pre screen is the initial screening process prior to you coming in for an evaluation. Our administrative staff will ask you a series of questions and determine your financial liability, if any. They will then give you an appointment or a referral to another facility.
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That depends on many factors: why you are coming here, what type of services you will be receiving, if you have insurance, if you a resident of Armstrong/Indiana county, etc. When you call to set up an appointment, our screeners will ask you a series of questions and will determine your financial liability, if any.
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Why do I have to give my income?
The Open Door receives funding from the state, and as a requirement for you to receive this funding, if eligible, is that you are required to give your income and supply proof of that income. If you choose not to give this information, you will be required to pay full fee for all of your services.
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Many health insurance plans have benefits for outpatient substance abuse. Prior to your evaluation, a member of our staff will check on the benefit information and will obtain authorization, if required, for the evaluation. If your health insurance does not have benefits for outpatient substance abuse, our staff will notify you prior to your evaluation.
(Return to Top) Do I have to use my health insurance?
This depends on the reason you are choosing not to use your insurance. You can discuss your options during the time of your pre screen.
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Privacy laws forbid employers from finding out what type of claims are being filed for their employees.
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It all depends on what type of service you are coming to The Open Door for. Please inquire with a staff member of The Open Door.
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What if my income information changes?
You need to notify a staff member immediately. They will update your liability form which will be effective the day that you notify us of the change.
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How do I know if I have a substance abuse problem?
Take a quick quiz at the following website: Take Quiz.
For more information about alcohol, drugs and addiction click on : Alcohol, Drugs, Addiction
Talk to the Crisis Hotline at The Open Door: 724-465-2605.
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Can I admit a family member or friend into treatment for their substance abuse?
• NO. Only the person with the substance abuse problem can schedule or reschedule their appointments.
• If person is 18 or over, he/she cannot be compelled to get treatment unless it is court-ordered, usually as part of a sentence.
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How can I help a family member or friend realize they have a substance abuse problem?
The Open Door Crisis Hotline can provide information about how to conduct an intervention. An intervention is a caring, deliberate, and well-conceived event, through which people who care express their concern. It is a safe and intentional opportunity for them to reflect back to their loved one the ramifications of his or her behavior on themselves and others, and to present a plan to change and get help in ways that will address the causes and alleviate the suffering of all involved. **The Open Door cannot instruct, or participate in a family intervention; we can only provide education to family members and friends on how to conduct the intervention.
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I do not live in Indiana or Armstrong Counties and I need help for my substance abuse problem.
Search for a licensed alcohol or other drug treatment facility close to you:
Drug and Alcohol Facilities Out of County or State
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What is a screening?
Screening is a process by which the client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular level of care. Criteria considered are psychological, social and physiological signs and symptoms of alcohol and other drug use and abuse. Coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, physical, etc) that indicate the need for additional professional assessment and/or services are identified. A screening is completed to schedule an intake. To complete a screening, please call during business hours.
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What is an intake (or drug and alcohol assessment)?
An Assessment is the procedure by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs for the development of a treatment plan. At this time relevant history is gathered from the client including but not limited to alcohol and other drug use during an interview process. The counselor identifies methods and procedures for obtaining corroborative information from significant secondary sources regarding client's alcohol and other drug abuse and psycho-social history. From this information the counselor develops a diagnostic evaluation of the client's substance abuse and any coexisting conditions based on the results of all assessments in order to provide an integrated approach to treatment planning based on the client's strengths, weaknesses, and identified problems and needs.
An Intake is the administrative and initial assessment procedures for admission to a particular level of care. Required documents for admission to a program are completed such as forms documenting eligibility and appropriateness. Appropriately signed consents are obtained when soliciting from or providing information to outside sources to protect client confidentiality and rights.
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What is outpatient treatment? The Open Door provides various levels of care which is determined by State approved criteria. A description of each service level is as follows:
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT:
Outpatient treatment is an organized, non-residential treatment service providing psychotherapy in which the client resides outside the facility. These services are usually provided in regularly scheduled treatment sessions for, at most , five hours per week.
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT:
Intensive Outpatient Treatment is an organized, non-residential treatment service in which the client resides outside the facility. It provides structured, psychotherapy and client stability through increased periods of staff intervention. These services are provided according to a planned regimen consisting of regularly scheduled treatment sessions at least three days per week for, at least, five hours (but less than ten).
(Return to Top) What is inpatient treatment?
Inpatient treatment is a broad term for a type of service that has various levels of care. The Open Door is NOT an inpatient facility . The Open Door provides intensive case management services for residents of Indiana or Armstrong County interested in receiving inpatient services, setting up appointments and possible transportation from The Open Door to an inpatient facility. A description of each level of inpatient care is as follows:
MEDICALLY MONITORED INPATIENT DETOX:
Medically Monitored Inpatient Detoxification is a treatment conducted in a residential facility that provides a 24-hour professionally directed evaluation and detoxification of addicted clients. Detoxification is the process whereby a drug or alcohol- intoxicated or dependent client is assisted through the period of time equired to eliminate the presence of the intoxicating substance (by metabolic or other means) and any other dependency factors while keeping the physiological and psychological risk to the client at a minimum. This process should also include efforts to motivate and support the client to seek formal treatment after the detoxification process. This type of care utilizes multi-disciplinary personnel for clients whose withdrawal problems (with or without biomedical and/or emotional problems) are severe enough to require inpatient services, 24-hour observation, monitoring, and, usually, medication. However, the full resources of an acute care general hospital or a medically managed intensive inpatient treatment system are not necessary. This treatment is specific to psychoactive substance use. The multi-disciplinary team and the availability of support services allows detoxification and a level of treatment consistent with the client's mental state and required length of stay, as well as the conjoin treatment of any coexisting sub-acute biomedical or emotional conditions which could jeopardize recovery.
MEDICALLY MONITORED SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL:
Medically Monitored Short Term Residential treatment is a type of service that includes 24-hour professionally directed evaluation, care, and treatment for addicted clients in acute distress. These clients' addiction symptomatology is demonstrated by moderate impairment of social, occupational, or school functioning. Rehabilitation is a key treatment goal.
MEDICALLY MANAGED INPATIENT DETOX:
Medically Managed Inpatient Detoxification is a type of treatment which provides 24-hour medically directed evaluation and detoxification of psychoactive substance use disordered clients in an acute care setting. Detoxification is the process whereby a drug or alcohol- intoxicated or dependent client is assisted through the period of time required to eliminate the presence of the intoxicating substance (by metabolic or other means) and any other dependency factors while keeping the physiological and psychological risk to the client at a minimum. Ideally, this process should also include efforts to motivate and support the client to seek formal treatment after the detoxification process. The clients who utilize this type of care have acute withdrawal problems (with or without biomedical and/or emotional/behavioral problems) which are severe enough to require primary medical and nursing care facilities. 24-hour medical service is provided, and the full resources of the hospital facility are available. Although this treatment is specific to psychoactive substance use disorder, the multi-disciplinary team and the availability of support services allows for the conjoint treatment of coexisting acute biomedical and/or emotional/behavioral conditions which could jeopardize recovery and need to be addressed.
MEDICALLY MANAGED INPATIENT RESIDENTIAL:
Medically Managed Inpatient Residential treatment provides 24-hour medically directed evaluation, care and treatment for addicted clients with coexisting biomedical, psychiatric, and/or behavioral conditions which require frequent care. Facilities for such services need to have, at minimum, 24-hour nursing care, 24- hour access to specialized medical care and intensive medical care, and 24-hour access to physician care.
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What is a CRN? A CRN is a C ourt R eport N etwork evaluation. This appointment is a condition of bond and mandate of Pennsylvania . This appointment is initially scheduled by District Justices . The cost of the CRN is $70 in CASH with a $10 rescheduling fee which increases with each missed appointment. The CRN appointment will result in a computer generated profile which becomes a part of the court order.The profile will list specific conditions which the offender must complete.
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What is Alcohol Highway Safe Driving School ? • Pennsylvania mandate of 12.5 15 hour educational component for Driving Under the Influence
• Enrollment Form may be completed at the time of the Court Reporting Network appointment. The three options for the classes are:
• 3 consecutive Monday evenings
• 2 consecutive Saturdays (all day)
• 1 weekend (all day Saturday and Sunday)
• Rescheduling classes may result in extended license suspension
• Cost - $200 per class option if arrested in Indiana County
• $225 per class option if out of county arrest (transfers)
• Payment plans are offered if requested
• Rescheduling is an option one time only and the class date will occur within six months.
• If the offenders are non-compliant they are responsible for a $40.00 rescheduling fee and they must pay for the classes prior to being scheduled.
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Goals of an intervention: 1. Preserve the dignity of the person needing an intervention.
2. Reduce their shame.
3. Avoid arousing defense mechanisms.
4. Show love and concern for the addicted person.
5. Help the person realize they need to seek help and follow through with treatment, counseling or actions to better their situation.
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When is it okay to do an intervention? 1. A person has an addiction or is living in excess: alcohol or other drugs, gambling, eating disorder, homeless, in an abusive situation, or other harmful living condition.
2. The person does not realize their addiction or living situation is harmful to them and to those around them they suspect if the person continues on their present path their will be harmful consequences to them, such as death or involvement with the criminal justice system.
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When is it improper to do an intervention? 1. When the family/friends conducting the intervention suspects the person will react with violence against them.
2. When the intervention becomes removed from the goals into an angry, blaming environment too convoluted to discuss the problem in a serene helpful way.
For more information about interventions, including steps and support please call the 24 hour CRISIS HOTLINE: 724-465-2605.
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