Jeremiah’s Inn

1. PURPOSE To define eligibility criteria for Jeremiah’s Inn Social Model Men’s Recovery Home in accordance with the ASAM 6 Dimensions of Change, Level 3.1 Co-Occurring Capable criteria.

2. DEFINITIONS

Dimension I – Acute Intoxication and/or Withdrawal Potential – The Client meets the admission criteria for this dimension as evidenced by one or more of the following indicators:

• Clean urine screens
• Stable vital signs
• Documented verification of detoxification
• Staff observation
• Self report of recent abstinence

Dimension ll – Biomedical Conditions/Complications – The client meets the admission criteria in this dimension when their biomedical condition is stale or sufficiently stable to allow the client to participate in the essential components of a low intensity residential recovery program.

Dimension lll – Emotional/Behavioral/Cognitive Conditions and Complications – The client meets the criteria in this dimension when their behavioral condition is stale or sufficiently stable to prevent behaviors which put themselves or others at risk. The client meets all criteria under this dimension if he is able to:

• Comprehend and understand the information presented during the intake processes
• Appropriately complete the self-preservation test
• Be able to fully participate in the residential treatment process

Dimension lV – Readiness to Change – The client meets the admission criteria in this dimension as evidenced by the following indicators:

• Agreement to abstain from alcohol and/or non-prescribed psychoactive substances
• Willingness to agree to follow the rules and policies of the program
• Agreement to participate in an environment that promotes recovery through peer interaction, counseling and educational forums

Dimension V – Relapse/Continued Use/Continued Problem Potential – The client meets the admission criteria in this dimension if he demonstrates a high risk for relapse as evidenced by at least one of the following indicators:

• Lack of awareness of relapse triggers
• Difficulty postponing immediate gratification
• Preoccupation with alcohol and/or other drugs
• History of multiple treatments
• History of relapse

Dimension Vl – Recovery Environment – The client meets the criteria for admission in this dimension if he demonstrates a need for structure and support to address early blocks to recovery. This need is evidenced by one or more of the following indicators:

• Client is engaged in behavior or occupation in which recovery is unlikely
• Recovery is jeopardized by lack of social and sober contacts
• Family members and/or significant others are not supportive of recovery goals or passively opposed to recovery
• Client lives in an environment that is a threat to the attainment of abstinence

Admission Diagnostic Criteria: Diagnosis – This resident meets the criteria for alcohol and/or drug abuse/dependence as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSMV) or other commonly accepted diagnostic criteria. The current diagnosis may be modified by the qualification, “in remission”. All applications for admission are assessed on an individual basis.

CLIENT ADMISSION CRITERIA

• Male
• Sober and clean
• Capable of self-administering prescribed medication
• Motivated to change life
• Co-morbid mental health conditions stabilized and/or under treatment.