Patient Guidelines

• Participation in all scheduled activities is expected (unless you have a doctor's excuse) and you must be on time for each activity.
• Smoking is permitted only in designated areas - please use ashtrays.
• Chewing tobacco or spitting is not permitted inside the addiction treatment facility.
• Strict confidentiality for any issue discussed in your primary group is enforced.
• No romantic involvement or sexual relationships will be permitted. You will also not be allowed to "pair-off" with someone of the same or opposite sex.
• Modest dress is required. If it is felt by staff that you are dressed inappropriately, you will be asked to change clothing.
• Physical violence and/or threats, sexual harassment, racial slurs or willful destruction of facility property may result in administrative discharge from the program.
• No weapons, alcohol, or drugs are allowed on the premises.
• No cell phones mare permitted, if you choose to bring a cell phone, it will be kept in the safe for the duration of your treatment and will be returned upon discharge.
• You are responsible for following the schedule, being on time to sessions, participating in all activities per program guidelines.
• You are responsible for keeping your room organized, and your bed made.
• Hats or sunglasses are not permitted in the building at any time.

Dress Code

Do dress comfortably, but remember to keep the following clothing guidelines in-mind when packing for your stay at Stepping Stone.

• No tank or tube tops
• No tight clothing, low-cut or revealing clothing
• No short-shorts or short skirts
• No torn or soiled clothing
• No gang colors or insignia
• No clothing with drug/alcohol related slogans
• No clothing displaying racially or sexually offensive statements
• No pajamas in common areas without a robe.
• No hats, doo-rags, or sunglasses in the building

Visitation

• Family visitation may take place with the approval of your therapist.
• Only immediate family members may visit.
• A family session with your therapist is required with the visiting family member prior to visitation approval.
• Visitors are allowed only in designated areas which include the reception area, dining room and picnic tables by the lake.
• No off campus visits are permitted while you are in the Inpatient Drug Rehab and Residential Addiction Treatment levels of care.
• You are not permitted to have visitors while you are in the Inpatient Detoxification level of care.

Telephone Calls

While you are at Stepping Stone, it is important for you to focus on your treatment in order to gain as much information as you can prior to discharge. Because of this, Detox patients are limited to one telephone call that is made with a staff member to notify family of your arrival.

After you have transitioned to Inpatient Rehab or Residential Rehab, you may sign-up for telephone time at the nursing station. The telephone will not be available during treatment hours and you must call collect or have a calling card / credit card in order to use the telephone.

Confidentiality

Because each patient has the right to privacy, all patient records are maintained in a confidential manner. Patient records are protected under the guidelines of State and Federal law. Remember that if you are using medical coverage for your stay, it will be necessary to provide clinical information to your insurance/managed care company in order to authorize your treatment.