Assessment Programs
Chemical dependency is a chronic, progressive and treatable disease with signs, symptoms and complications that progress through early, mid and late stages. In its early stages, chemical dependency is often difficult to identify. Many families are unsure of their loved one’s diagnosis and corresponding treatment needs.
Caron’s residential assessment programs for adolescents, young adults and adults are intensive 5-10 day residential programs designed to rule in or rule out a diagnosis of chemical dependency. The assessment programs are unique in nature in that Caron professionals can assess an individual at one location, free of outside influences (such as peers and family conflict).
An assessment of this type done on an outpatient level typically requires several different providers and several months to complete; but through Caron’s full continuum of treatment services, we can provide an assessment in 5-10 days right on our main campus.
At the conclusion of the assessment, the psychologist who oversaw the assessment testing, along with the individual’s therapists will meet with the patient and their family/loved ones, as well as other providers (interventionists, psychologists, etc.) to review the findings of the assessment and recommendations for next steps. Results of a psychological evaluation, as well as a history and physical will be available. The clinical team will also assist in the development of a customized treatment plan if a chemical dependency diagnosis is established.
