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Lisa Merlin House, Inc. - Addiction Resource Guide

Lisa Merlin House, Inc.

Long Term Residential Program

STATISTICS

GENERAL:

Number of Beds: 35
Detox Available: Yes (Non-medical only)

Last Year’s Admissions:

Total Annual Admits: 77
Average Length of Stay 9-13 months
Percent of Women 100%
Percent under 25 17%
Percent with College Education: 45%
Percent Covered by Public assistance 36%
Receiving some form of psychiatric medication other than for detoxification: 48%

Admissions Procedures:

Night Admission Available: No
Weekend Admission available: Yes
Face to Face Interview or exam required before admission: No

 

SPECIAL POPULATIONS:

Facility has separate program for:

  • Alcohol Addiction
  • Children (Under age 6)
  • Cocaine Addiction
  • Family Members
  • Heroin Addiction
  • Nicotine Cessation
  • Pregnant and Post-partum
  • Women
  • Young Adult

Facility has group sessions for:

  • Art Therapy
  • Dance Therapy
  • Feelings Process
  • Life Skills
  • Meditation
  • Nutrition and Fitness
  • Relapse
  • Yoga

 

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Self-pay Cost: $45 per day
Public Assistance coverage may be accepted: Yes
Medicare Coverage accepted: No
Insurance Coverage verified before admission: No
Follow-up Care included at no additional charge: No

 

LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:

Licensed by: Department of Children and Families
Type of License: Residential Level II, Aftercare, Outpatient
Accredited by: N/A

Self Description:

“We are a transitional living facility for females recovering from alcoholism and substance abuse as well as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.”

Treatment Philosophy:

“We are based on the 12 Step recovery programs.”

Approach To Dual Diagnosis:

“Our residents’ primary diagnosis is substance abuse/alcoholism with a secondary, mild mental illness such as depression. The residents must follow up with a psychiatrist and maintain regular visits.”

Family Program:

“We encourage the families to attend Al-Anon as well as be a positive support system for our clients.”

Position On 12 Step Involvement:

“All of our residents are required to attend daily meetings, get a sponsor and work the steps.”

Position on Confrontation:

“The residents confront in a loving and compassionate way staying with the “I” statements.”

Additional Characteristics:

“4 out of 5 staff members are in recovery and share their experience, strength and hope with our residents. We provide a loving, caring, safe and home environment.

Contact Information:

Admissions Telephone Number: (866) 932-5985
General Information: (866) 932-5985
Address: 96 Plumosa Avenue
Casselberry, FL 32707