When patients are admitted to treatment, clinical and medical staff will conduct an assessment to collect sufficient information in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan of care so they can subsequently provide appropriate and safe services. Patients will participate in the development of the treatment plan by stating their goals and steps taken to accomplish them. If the assessment identifies a potential risk of suicide, violence or other risky behaviors, the staff member will develop along with patient a safety plan.
Given the incidence of co-occurring disorders and disabilities, addressing them is critical to successful recovery. Such services might be provided by personnel or by referrals to qualified professionals. Coordination of care is very important, so the patient will be asked to sign a release of information
Individualized treatment plans will be developed with the active participation of the patient. The treatment plan will include goals and objectives that focus on the initiation of recovery, stabilization/elimination/reduction of symptoms and the integration and inclusion of the patient into the local community, his/her family as appropriate, natural support systems and other necessary supports and services.