Facts necessary for prospective clients and referral sources about the CRM Dove’s Nest Program. The women’s specific recovery program is a four to twelve month program that follows a diagnostic period that last approximately two-weeks.
Client Eligibility:
Prospective clients must call the Admission’s Coordinator personally & follow directions given. We currently work from a waiting list. 704-332-3999 ext. 13 (Leave your name and a number where you can be reached within 24 to 48-hours.)
A client must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be motivated for making major life changes and willing to following directions
- Have a original valid photo identification AND social security card upon admission.
- No legal or other outside issues that will create disruption of the client’s program
- Submit to a full drug screen with includes alcohol upon admission
- Be medically & psychiatrically stable
- Able to sit for an hour at time
- Climb stairs
- Not on any medications that contain benzodiazepines, barbiturates, alcohol, narcotics or anti-psychotic medications.
- If pregnant, not over 12 weeks gestation WITH a current obstetrician approval for the program AND a viable aftercare or supportive residence in place post-discharge
- Be able to read on a 7 th grade level
- Speak, hear, read & write English
- Since are not hospital based, we cannot admit women that have chronic medical conditions requiring frequent medical appointments, eating disorders and certain types of personality and psychiatric disorders (check with the admission’s coordinator.)
- Have at least a 30-day supply of medications
- Family members that wish to gain visitation privileges must follow the directions of the Family Counselor and become active in the program which may include involvement in our weekly Family Program AND/OR mandatory Ala-non meeting attendance
Following a two-week diagnostic period a client may be admitted into:
- During the Diagnostic Phase clients experience:
- Assessments and Care plan completion
- Those without insurance obtain a medical sliding scale card
- Screening at the local health department
- Mental Health evaluation
- Learn the basic program schedule environment
Phase One – 120-day structured program, clients will experience weekly individual counseling, group therapy, education classes and various activities, living skills training, biblical application for emotional wounds and sober support group development
Phase Two – our Continuing Care Division (CCD) is approximately 240-days in length and designed for women that:
- do not have supportive and safe environments to return to
- have chronic relapse traits
- have previously completed this program and are eligible for readmission
CLIENT POLICY STATEMENT – It is the policy of Charlotte Rescue Mission not to discriminate against any client or potential client. We do require all clients to be age 18 or older. Clients must also be able to maneuver throughout the facility. It is our policy to ensure and maintain an environment free of coercion, harassment and intimidation. We will take immediate action to ensure that this policy is implemented.
