Inpatient FAQ's
Q: What will I need to bring?
A: • One weeks supply of comfortable clothes. If you are coming from a detox without a supply of clothing, please arrange to have someone bring to you, at the detox, what you need.
• All personal items including toothpaste, toothbrush, and laundry soap, etc.
• Ladies bring sanitary items
• Small amount of money for miscellaneous expenses (i.e. laundry, telephone, vending machines)
• Prescription card and any prescription medications you take on a regular basis & Insurance cards and/or claim forms.
• Keep in pocket, not in luggage-Names, addresses & phone numbers of people you need to contact (i.e. parole officer, etc.)
Q: How will I get there?
A: A Seafield driver will pick you up wherever you are – home, detox, hospital, etc.
Between 8am and noon. Please be ready, driver will call shortly before pickup.
Q: How many bags of luggage can I bring?
A: You can bring whatever you yourself can carry. We have coin-operated washers and dryers so we suggest you bring a 1 week supply of clothing.
Q:. Can I get a pass to leave facility for the day?
A: Usually not, we ask that our clients take care of their affairs prior to coming into treatment.
Q: Can I leave the Seafield grounds after I am admitted?
A: Seafield is not a locked facility, but you are restricted to remain on the grounds.
Q: Can I use telephone?
A: Telephones are available to be used at specified hours; however usage is at the discretion of the client’s case manager.
Q: Can my family and friends visit me during my treatment, and bring items I forgot to bring with me?
A: • Family Program Day is on Sunday. You will be asked to provide us with a list of those you wish to see during treatment.
An invitation will be sent.
• If you forgot personal items, your visitors may bring them when they visit on Sunday.
No food items will be allowed.
Q: Can I have money sent to me while I am in treatment?
A: • Postal Money Orders may be sent.
• NO personal checks will be cashed.
Q: How will I get home?
A: We encourage your family or a friend to pick you up on your discharge date. If this is not possible, a Seafield driver will take you to a major railroad station in you area – i.e. clients from New York City will go to the Jamaica LIRR Station.
Q: Will you find me housing if I have no where to go after treatment?
A: All our clients leave Seafield with a continuing treatment program. Everyone’s needs are different and we try to fill those needs. We may have suggestions for Sober Living, but we cannot guarantee housing.
Q: Can you accommodate my special dietary needs?
A: Yes, we have a full time registered dietitian who will work closely with you in developing a meal plan that meets your needs.
”Making the decision to seek help for alcoholism or addiction is one of the toughest steps you ever have to make in your life; however, it can be the most rewarding.”
John C. Haley - CFO, Seafield Center |
