To help people who want the high-quality program we offer but do not have insurance that will provide coverage, we have a scholarship program. Most individuals qualify for our largest scholarship of $8,000. The self-pay cost, after the scholarship, would be $18,500. To help families, we work with financial institutions that offer payment plans.
If the income is greater than $100,000, there is a sliding scale that provides scholarships in smaller amounts. Approval is a simple and quick process. If you are interested, someone from the Business office will assist you. A copy of your most recent tax return may be requested. Apply here.
We are different in other important ways as well:
Our #1 criterion for admissions is that people want to get better. We do not accept people who have no motivation to recover. This allows us to maintain a much more positive environment that helps people heal.
We also treat the whole person – body, mind, emotions and spirit – not just their addiction. This is so important because if these other issues are not addressed, addiction treatment can become little more than a Band-Aid. By helping the whole person get well and find purpose, we greatly improve their success in recovery.
St. Joseph Institute is a faith-based environment. We do not have a religious agenda, but we work with people to discover meaning and purpose for their life. As millions of people have discovered, addiction is a physical disease with a spiritual cure. By helping people grow spiritually – addressing issues like grief, forgiveness, and a relationship with a God who loves them – we help them find a deep strength for their recovery.
We demand a very high standard of training and experience from our staff. Many have special diplomas in the fields of behavioral health and addiction. Our doctor is Board Certified in Addiction Medicine.
We are a Christian, non-denominational program. We are not connected to any church or religious group and do not have an agenda of what we want people to believe. In appropriate situations we will share aspects of Christian teaching. We encourage people to meditate and pray. Our hope is that our residents will discover a faith that helps them boldly face life’s challenges and embrace a strong sense of purpose.
We try to provide the best possible estimate of what your treatment will cost. We will tell you about our experience working with your insurance company and be very honest if we think there are hidden clauses that may affect your coverage. Health insurance for addiction treatment is complex, and we want you to have all the facts so that there are no financial surprises.
Everyone coming into treatment with an annual income of less than $100,000 will receive our largest scholarship of $8,000, which reduces the total cost to $18,500. There are smaller scholarships for people with higher incomes. Financing can be arranged for those who need to self-pay, or if funds are needed to cover the deductible and co-pay.
Following approval, the company will forward the funds within 10 days. Treatment can begin immediately upon confirmation that funding is approved. A deposit may be necessary at the time of admissions.
Residents over 40 usually find the Institute environment comfortable as we probably have other residents of a similar age. Some rehab facilities have the majority of their population under 25, which can make it difficult for an older person.
It is important for you to break away from the outside world and focus on your healing. You will find that life at the Institute is full, and you will manage just fine for a few weeks without your technology devices.
There is also an opportunity for residents to have counseling with their families and have them participate in aspects of the program so that they learn more about addiction and how to support their loved one. A special family program is also available that includes a weekly counseling session for family members.
A strong continuing care program is critical to a successful recovery. We work closely with our residents to build the program that will give them the best chance to avoid relapse. Before a resident graduates, we strive to have all of the pieces of the continuing care plan fully arranged. If they need a counselor, we want to identify that counselor and have the first appointment set up. Meeting times will be researched and a schedule prepared. An out-patient program or a sober living home may be arranged.
Every continuing care plan is unique. However, all plans provide multiple sources of support. Whatever seems necessary to help recovery will be identified, and we follow up after discharge to make sure the continuing care program is working.