Admission Process
When you first make contact with CORE we will help to answer all your questions and put you at ease regarding the journey of recovery you are about to begin.
We believe that treatment planning begins before you arrive at CORE. A thorough intake assessment will be conducted by telephone to obtain a history and current symptom profile to assure the best therapeutic fit within our program. Once it is determined you meet criteria for CORE's program, our experienced staff will assist you with choosing an admission date, based on availability. It is the responsibility of the resident to make all travel arrangements to and from CORE. We will need to have a copy of your itinerary to plan for your arrival.
If you drive to CORE, there is available parking for your vehicle during your stay. All keys must be turned in to staff and they will be returned to you at discharge. Upon arrival to CORE, you will be greeted by our friendly staff and the first day of your new life in recovery will begin.
Personal supplies to bring to CORE:
All residents of Louisiana have to provide proof of their residency. All residents at CORE are to provide a picture ID-i.e.: driver’s license, state issued ID, military ID card, etc.
3-4 changes of clothing (more than this will need to be stored, shipped home at your expense or sent back home with your family due to storage convenience) Clothing should be casual and in good taste. Sleeping attire and undergarments are required. Clothing that depicts gambling, casinos, alcohol, drugs, sex, violence, or sport teams are not allowed.
All prescriptions and over the counter medications you will use for 36 days (it is your responsibility to obtain enough medications for the duration of your stay) All prescriptions must have the pharmacy labels or be in the original package. If bringing medication sample’s, you will need to have a doctor’s prescription accompanying it. If you have a current medical insurance card or prescription card, please bring that with you in case of an emergency.
Bring all personal hygiene items. Only alcohol free mouthwash is allowed.
Laundry detergent (CORE has washers and dryers for residents personal use). Bleach is not allowed.
Please bring complete addresses, emails, and phone numbers of family and friends. Also, bring stamps and stationary.
Please bring calling cards for the resident’s phones. Phone times are: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00pm-5:00pm, Saturdays from 2:30pm- 5:00pm, and Sundays from 1:00pm-5:00pm.
If you are a cigarette smoker, you will need to bring enough for the 36 days or have someone mail you a supply. CORE does not assist in obtaining nicotine.
You can bring up to $100.00 with you, however, the most money to be kept in your possession each week will be $ 5.00, the rest of your money will be logged and placed in a safe. CORE provides all your meals, snacks, and basic needs, therefore, you may not spend any money while here. CORE does not cash or accept personal checks. We will cash up to (1) money order up to $ 50.00. CORE residents take a planned trip to Wal-Mart on the first Friday of each month, you are allowed to use cash or a Wal-Mart gift card ONLY for purchases on that day. All use of checks or credit cards are prohibited.
What to leave at home:
Please do not bring- cellular phones, laptops, IPods, pagers, computers, MP3 players, CD/DVD players, PDAs, radios, TVs, cameras, books, and magazines. If you arrive with a cellular phone it will be locked up for the duration of your treatment and returned to you at discharge.
Exercise equipment, craft materials, musical instruments or irons.
Excessive or expensive jewelry.
Any food items. Due to health department codes, no outside food is allowed at CORE except what is provided by our facility.
Alcohol, illegal substances or mood-altering drugs.
Firearms or weapons.
Cost of Treatment Services
Currently, a Louisiana resident will be able to obtain treatment at CORE free. Their payment will be billed directly to the OBH-DHH business office monthly. An out of state resident will have an all-inclusive charge for a 36-day stay at CORE of $ 6,000.00. This payment is to be a cashier’s check, money order, or a money transfer can be wired to us. CORE will not accept a personal check for payment. If an out of state resident choose to leave treatment early, there will be appropriate pro-rating of charges, and a reimbursement check mailed to the appropriate person that paid for treatment.
CORE is an IRS Code 501 © (3) nonprofit organization.
Insurance Benefits
All payments to CORE will need to be paid prior to admission or upon admission. CORE does not file any insurance for residents, however, we can provide upon completion of the program an invoice of services and payments made to CORE. We will assist in sending appropriate clinical information to your insurance carrier with proper legal written consent by the resident. CORE does not have any control over the outcome of insurance reviews or reimbursements.