Evaluations
substance use EVALUATION
SUBSTANCE USE / MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION
An evaluation is conducted, in order to better understand the needs of each individual. All who are involved in the process are encouraged to attend a minimum 2-hour session. (i.e., parents and young person and/or person of concern and partner/spouse). The process of the evaluation includes, initially meeting with everyone who will be involved with the process, meeting with the individual seeking the assessment privately, meeting with the parents, guardians, and/or support system privately, and then meeting with everyone to discuss recommendations and/or results of the evaluation.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING AN EVALUATION?
The purpose of the evaluation is to collect information about the individual and family to assist with recommending the appropriate level of care. Participation from the whole family is encouraged to gain insight and understanding from each person’s perspective. If the individual is under the age of 18 years of age, parental and/or guardian involvement is required.
A comprehensive approach is taken in order to conduct the evaluation; therefore, providing paperwork for previous psycho-education evaluations, psychological evaluations, discharge plans from previous treatment placement, any medical evaluations, and/or any other pertinent information is encouraged. When we are provided with ample supporting medical documentation, this allows our therapists to understand the person as a whole and to determine the appropriate level of care.
During the evaluation, collaboration with other providers (both medical and/or mental health) is critical for this process and it is included in the fee for this service.
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