Admissions/Eligibility Criteria

   The Freeman Center provides services for both male and female adults, who meet the following criteria and:

 1.   are eighteen years of age or older whose primary diagnosis is chemical dependency;

 2.   are willing and able to participate fully both, physically and mentally in the program;

 3.   are willing and physically able to secure and maintain gainful employment;

 4.   have documentation which attests to appropriateness for the program which shall include, but not be limited to:

         a)    DSM IV diagnosis of chemical dependency as the primary disorder,

          b)    Medical assessment to assure that there is no medical condition that would impede participation in the program, or pose a health threat to other residents or staff, and

         c)    a Social History to help establish optimum treatment goals for the individual;

  5.   have a minimum of 7 to 14 days freedom from abuse of chemically addictive/dependent substances; and

  6.   have sufficient sponsorship or financial resources to guarantee completion of the program.

     Staff of The Freeman Center work with each individual to help develop the most beneficial sponsorship arrangements, whether it is full or partial sponsorship, or arrangements for self-pay for the treatment services.   The Freeman Center is credentialed as a Medicaid Provider.

    Determination of the appropriate Level of Care (e.g., Detoxification, Intensive Residential, Residential, Intensive Outpatient, or Outpatient Treatment) will be made in accordance with Utilization Review Standards established by the Texas Department of Insurance and/or Court Orders.