What To Expect Palm Beach

Now that you’ve decided to begin treatment at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health, it’s time to prepare for your stay. Knowing what to bring, what to leave behind and how to reach our Palm Beach center are fundamental first steps to beginning your recovery journey.

This guide ensures you have everything you need while you’re with us, so you can focus on what’s really important — getting better.

What To Bring

Bring no more than one (1) bags/pieces of luggage. Anything more than what may fit in one piece of luggage will need to be picked up. We recommend that new residents pack the following items for treatment:

Documentation

• Picture ID: State/Government valid ID/Driver’s License/Passport
• Necessary travel documentation
• Relevant medical records/list of providers with contact information
• A list of family members and their contact information

Financial

• A form of payment (debit card, credit card, cash, or checkbook)
• A prepaid visa gift card (only this will be used for all purchases facilitated by staff on your behalf)
• Credit card

Medications & Medical Needs

• currently-prescribed medications from home, at least 30 days supply
• diabetes medications and supplies like insulin (if dependent, bring a 60 day supply), test strips, blood sugar supplies, pumps or other devices/monitors. (Failure to bring needed insulin supplies may make you ineligible for admission)
• any necessary medical devices, like CPAPs, canes, oxygen tanks or insulin pumps/monitors
• testosterone medication, if needed

Clothing

• 1 bag of luggage
• Season-appropriate clothing
• Sweater or jacket for indoors and outdoors
• Long pants, shorts, socks, undergarments
• Ladies’ proper undergarments
• Men’s proper undergarments
• Tennis shoes, flip flops, sandals
• Comfortable & discrete work-out wear
• Comfortable sleepwear
• Ladies: one-piece swimsuits
• Men: knee-length board swim shorts

Personal Care

• Any non-narcotic and non-controlled necessary medications
• Eyeglasses/contacts/sunglasses
• Dental flossers
• Hairbrush
• Unopened hygiene supplies without alcohol in the first three ingredients
• Alcohol-free mouthwash
• Toothbrush, unopened toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Shampoo and conditioner *alcohol-free
• Sunscreen
• Face wash and moisturizer
• Lotion
• Lip balm
• Feminine products
• Contact lens solution *alcohol-free
• Disposable razors (secured and checked in/out at specific times)
• Blow dryer/styling tools (secured and checked in/out at specific times) *Not allowed in detox level of care

Tobacco

• Must be unopened. Please bring enough for the entirety of your stay.
  • Cigarettes carton
  • Vapes and e-cigarettes (must be disposable, labeled as Pure Nicotine with no additional additives, new, and sealed upon arrival)

Personal Comfort (Optional, facility supplies are available)

• Hobby items (journals, sketchbooks, adult coloring books and pencil sets, word games, etc.)
• Reading material

If bringing an ADA service animal, please bring all necessary supplies (e.g. appropriate food, shampoo, leash, medications and other needs) for the animal. ADA service animals or emotional support animals are not permitted.

What Not to Bring

Items not permitted include:

Drugs, Alcohol, Controlled Substances

• Drug or alcohol paraphernalia including CBD and THC products (will be destroyed upon admission)
• Non-prescribed narcotic or controlled substances (will be destroyed upon admission)
• Drugs or alcohol (will be destroyed upon admission)
• Black and mild’s, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and pipe tobacco

Electronics

• Laptop, tablets, iPads, Kindle, smart watch
• Cameras, handheld video camera, audio recorder

Clothing

• Overly revealing clothing
• No Crop Tops, low cut shirt
• Short shorts
• Tank tops
• Clothing depicting: drugs, drug paraphernalia, explicit language and/or images, politically charged slogans

Personal Care

• Perfume, cologne with alcohol in the first three ingredients
• Opened toiletry products
• Exercise/metabolic supplements
• Essential oils
• pets that are not ADA service animals, including emotional support animals

Other

• Weapons (including guns, bullets, pocketknives)
• Pornographic material: literature, video, audio, devices or clothing
• Card decks, games, and sporting equipment
• Aerosol products (hairspray, deodorant, etc.)
• Wire clothes hangers
• Bicycles and vehicles

This is not an exhaustive list. The final determination of any other contraband is at the discretion of the treatment team.

Travel Details 

Wherever you’re coming from, intake coordinators at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health can help ensure you arrive at our center in a timely and safe manner. During the admissions process, all necessary travel accommodations are booked and confirmed by you or your loved ones. If you’re traveling by air, transportation to the center from the airport is provided.

Expectations After Arrival 

To ensure the safety and sobriety of both new and current patients, each resident must consent to a search of both their belongings and persons upon arrival at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health. During this search, staff members will collect any items not permitted during treatment and store them in a safe and secure place until your stay is over. Additional searches may be conducted throughout your time at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health to ensure health and safety.

A pre-admission acceptance is a preliminary determination that indicates you are appropriate for admission to our facility. Based on your presentation upon arrival or during your stay, it may be determined that a different facility may be more appropriate.

Phone Use 

Cell phones are securely stored upon arrival for the safety and privacy of all patients at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health. This also helps clients focus on healing by avoiding distractions and keeping their stay confidential.

For substance use disorder patients: following the detox period (or 72 hours if not undergoing detox), clients may use the facility phone three times per week in the evenings. Cell phones are not available until the IOP level of care. In IOP, patients can sign up for cell phone usage Monday through Friday at designated times. 

For mental health patients: patients can use facility phones outside of clinical hours, daily between 4 and 10 pm, unless otherwise clinically indicated. Mental health patients do not have cell phone access. 

The Facility 

The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health is an ideal place to begin your recovery. Warm weather much of the year and a broad range of therapeutic activities provide a relaxing and enriching setting for self-discovery, acceptance and healing. Comforting amenities, food and treatment options ensure a focus on healing.

Amenities and Therapies

An extensive array of on-site and off-site amenities is part of what makes The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health so unique. Amenities and activities may include*:

• Multiple lounges with televisions
• Two fully equipped gyms
• Electronic games
• Computer lab
• Basketball courts
• Sand volleyball
• Swimming pool
• Horseshoe pit
• Yoga

*Activities may change from time to time or from season to season. Your access to these amenities varies depending on situational medical recommendations.

Food

Every day, in-house chefs prepare, plan and serve three nutritious meals for all residents at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health. Typically, you will have a few different meals to choose from for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with vegetarian and vegan options available. The center also provides snacks throughout the day. No outside snacks or meals are permitted. If you have any food allergies, please let us know before you arrive at the center so we can appropriately accommodate these needs.

Sleeping Arrangements 

Rooms at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health provide you with a comfortable place to rest during your recovery. The center includes two beds per room as well as one shared bathroom in each room. The number of residents in each room may vary depending on your individual treatment stage and care needs.

A Day in the Life 

Your days at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health will be spent learning how to build a new life in recovery. You’ll find new hobbies, make lasting connections with others and rediscover your own personal interests without relying on drugs or alcohol.

As you move through the different levels of care, your daily life will change as you gain new insight and advance through treatment. Depending on the level of care, your day may include group and individual therapy sessions, medical consultations, recreational activities and more.

Types of Therapy 

During your stay, you’ll participate in a variety of personalized therapy sessions. These sessions are designed to help you begin recovery by recognizing and overcoming triggers, past struggles and current pain points. Your treatment may include:

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Recreational therapy

Family/ Support Visits and Therapy 

Rebuilding relationships with loved ones is a vital aspect of treatment. We offer options such as long-distance or virtual family engagement sessions, as well as in-person visits when appropriate. Families of substance abuse patients can visit on Saturdays following required family education sessions (3-4 pm). They’ll need patient consent and a prior approval from their clinician.

Families of mental health patients can visit onsite twice per week on Wednesdays and Sundays (4:30-5:30 pm) on a case-by-case basis with prior approval needed from their clinician.

Off-Site Visits 

While the majority of your treatment will take place at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health, there are off-site opportunities for those in the appropriate levels of care. Off-site visits and activities may vary between partial hospitalization and outpatient programs.

Smoking Policy

The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health allows residents to take periodic smoke breaks during designated times. The timing and frequency of these breaks are determined based on situational medical recommendations and programming. Vaporizers and e-cigarettes are permitted, but they must be labeled as Pure Nicotine with no additional additives. Only disposable vapes will be allowed on site, as there will be no ability to charge them. All smoke and vape products must be new and sealed upon arrival at the facility.

The Treatment Process 

There are a variety of treatment programs at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health, ranging from around-the-clock medical detox and residential care to outpatient programming. Treatment programs vary based on your unique needs. Treatment often starts with medical detox, an intensive process that typically lasts between five and 10 days. From there, you’ll either transition to residential care, partial hospitalization or outpatient care, where you’ll continue treatment before formulating an aftercare plan with your medical team.

The entire treatment process varies in length but often lasts between 70 and 90 days. Some programs may be shorter or longer. After treatment, you’ll have the option to transfer to sober living housing or return home after being provided an array of aftercare resources. Your treatment may include:

• Medical Detox
• Residential Treatment
• Partial Hospitalization Program
• Intensive Outpatient Program
• Aftercare Planning

Medically Assisted Treatment 

Depending on the substance, quitting cold turkey can be dangerous and life-threatening. That’s why The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health provides a regulated medical detox plan and 24-hour care for those in residential treatment. Individualized clinical care and tapering based on individual medical recommendations ensure that you have a healthy and comfortable transition. Before leaving The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health, our staff will provide a list of local resources and clinics for continuing care as you start your substance-free life.

Alumni Program 

During treatment, you’ll become a part of a dynamic family of physicians, treatment specialists and recovering patients. That camaraderie doesn’t end when you leave The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health. After treatment, you’ll have access to a nationwide alumni network of other former patients to help keep you sober and accountable. Staying connected with others who understand your struggle with virtual and in-person meetups can be a strategic and essential part of continuous recovery.

Our Program 

To meet the needs of our local communities, programs at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health reflect the culture of South Florida and its residents. Our facility proudly welcomes people from all backgrounds, and we customize treatment plans to meet a variety of mental and physical needs, including those of military veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, the elderly and more.

Insurance and Your Obligation During Treatment 

Many health insurance plans require out-of-pocket costs in order to access your healthcare benefits. These expenses may include Deductibles, Co-Pays, Coinsurance and Maximum Out-of-Pocket Expenses (collectively, the “Patient Responsibility”).

Your individual Patient Responsibility may vary based on a number of factors including:

• Your individual benefits plan
• Length of stay at the facility
• Type of services received during treatment
• Other services offered at the facility, but not covered by your insurance provider (such as lab tests, non-covered prescriptions, etc.)
• Reasonable boarding fees should you decide to stay with the facility for treatment at outpatient levels of care.

A staff member will review your Patient’s Responsibility with you at the time of admission or as soon as possible once you are medically stable. They will explain that the deductible is due upon admittance to the facility and the co-insurance amount and out-of-pocket balance will be billed and paid for after treatment once services are complete. On-site financial counselors will again review your financial responsibility during treatment with case managers who can help you navigate FMLA.

It is your responsibility to check with your insurance provider prior to being admitted at The Recovery Village to understand your individual benefits plan. Please note that your insurance plan may not be a “participating provider” with The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health. You are responsible for all non-covered and out-of-pocket costs related to your treatment stay.

Important Notice Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are closely monitoring all developments associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are taking proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of all patients, employees and the communities we serve. 

Please note the following updates:

Ongoing Monitoring & Response Policy:

ARS facilities are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and we have strong infection control policies, procedures and systems in place. Patients are encouraged to report to nursing at the onset of any new symptoms to be tested.

Patients with a positive COVID-19 or rapid flu test and who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms may be quarantined and treated for five days within the facility. Patients with severe COVID-19 or flu symptoms may be discharged to a higher level of care to get the help they need.

Visitation Policy:

For the safety of all patients, family members, visitors and staff, visitors may only enter an ARS facility during designated visitation times. A patient’s treatment team must approve any visitor. Patients in the medical detox or inpatient programs do not have in-person visitors to allow them to focus on their recovery.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions or further concerns about any of our policy updates, please check back frequently, or you can reach out directly by calling 855-387-3291.