Long Term Residential Program
STATISTICS
GENERAL:
| Number of Beds: | 13 |
| Detox Available: | No |
Last Year’s Admissions:
| Total Annual Admits: | 8 |
| Average Length of Stay | 2 years |
| Percent of Women | 0% |
| Percent under 25 | 10% |
| Percent with College Education: | None |
| Percent Covered by Public Assistance | 100% |
| Receiving some form of psychiatric medication other than for detoxification: | 80% |
Admissions Procedures:
| Night Admission Available: | No |
| Weekend Admission available: | No |
| Face to Face Interview or exam required before admission: | No |
SPECIAL POPULATIONS:
Facility has separate program for:
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Facility has special track for:
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Facility has group sessions for:
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PAYMENT INFORMATION:
| Self-pay Cost per Week: | Data Not Supplied |
| Public Assistance coverage may be accepted: | Yes |
| Medicare Coverage accepted: | Yes |
| Insurance Coverage verified before admission: | Yes |
| Follow-up Care included at no additional charge: | No |
LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:
| Licensed by: | NYS OASAS & OMRDD |
| Type of License: | Substance Abuse and Community Residence |
| Accredited by: | None |
Self Description:
“Waryas House is a community residence and two year substance abuse treatment program for people with mental retardationand developmental disabilities.”
Treatment Philosophy:
“To provide a safe and sober environment in which to learn how to live a sober, independent and gratifying life within the limits of each person’s ability.”
Approach to Dual Diagnosis:
“While we accept triplely diagnosed clients (mentally retarded – mentally ill – substance abuse), those with a psychiatraic diagnosis must be stabilized before admission.”
Position on 12 Step Involvement:
“The 12 Step philosophy is adapted to accomodate the cognitive needs of the mentally retarded population, and clients are active in community 12-step programs.”
Position on Confrontation:
“Confrontational techniques are specifically designed for the developmentally disabled population.”
Additional Characteristics:
“Waryas House is a unique program in that we exclusively serve individuals with mental retardation – developmental disabilities who also grapple with substance abuse and addiction.”
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