FAQ on Residential Mental Health Treatment

Am I allowed to keep personal items while at Dana Point Residential Mental Health?

Answer:
There are many items you can bring, but some things that are not permitted. During your intake interview, our team will provide you with a list of what is acceptable and what should be left at home.

I have a therapist in my hometown who thinks your program would be an excellent one for me. Will I be able to continue with that therapist after I return from the Dana Point Residential Mental Health?

Answer:
We encourage our patients to continue with a mental-health professional of their choice when they go home after completing their treatment with us. Your therapist can review your progress and goals achieved at Dana Point Residential Mental Health, suggest support groups you may want to join, and help you make other decisions that can sustain your recovery.

I fear being isolated. Am I allowed to have visits and phone calls from family or friends?

Answer:
Usually after your first week of treatment, phone calls are permitted at certain times during the day. In-person visits are determined per your assessment to ensure you have the time you need to start your recovery journey successfully.

If I have to leave because of a family emergency or other situation for an indefinite period, can my spot at the campus be reserved?

Answer:
Once you leave, your status as a current Dana Point Residential Mental Health patient cannot be held. However, there is always an opportunity for readmission with the proper re-assessment completed.

What if I feel the program isn’t what I want to do. Will I be permitted to leave treatment, or am I committed to stay for a certain amount of time?

Answer:
Treatment at Dana Point Residential Mental Health is always on a voluntary basis. We cannot compel you to remain in the program. You can remove yourself from any of our treatment facilities at any time and for any reason.

Will my confidentiality will be protected?

Answer:
We know that privacy and confidentiality are crucial to most people. Comprehensive federal laws strictly protect the confidentiality of patients undergoing treatment at any of our facilities; laws like these are much more stringent than those applicable to traditional hospitals. We are a residential mental health facility; your medical records and identity are not disclosed without your prior consent and written authorization.