FAQ'S

If you have found that your life, relationships, family, employment, finances, health, or legal status has been affected by substance use, you probably have an addiction and may consider seeking help. Addiction is a progressive disease that gets worse over time. If the problem is mild right now, it is highly likely that it will become moderate or severe in the future. We strongly encourage you to begin treatment before your addiction gets out of hand. On the other hand, if you already feel you have hit rock bottom and are experiencing severe negative consequences of your substance use in your life, it is not too late to get the help you need.

If you have been struggling with substance use of any degree and would like to become clean and sober, a treatment programme will give you the best chance for recovery. Drug and/or alcohol use involves not only eliminating physical dependence but also developing self-awareness and resilience, learning skills to help you manage emotions, stress, and relationships, and creating a life where it is easier not to use substances. Most people find this process difficult to navigate without professional assistance. Our team can help you decide whether a residential programme is right for you.

You can come to CHRC with clothing and any books or magazines you might like to read during your free time. You should also bring identification and your health insurance card if you have one. If you are taking any prescription medications, please plan to bring at least a two week supply. If you are a cigarette smoker, you will be responsible for bringing your own tobacco products. Electronics, including cell phones, are not permitted. We recommend that you leave your valuables and cash at home. Linens and towels are provided for you, as well as all meals and snacks. No outside food is permitted. You may bring your own toiletries and hygiene items if you desire, or they can be provided for you as needed.

CHRC offers a variety of sessions to address the complex needs of individuals who struggle with drug and/or alcohol use. You will be assigned to a Therapist, Counsellor, and Counsellor II who will meet with you on an individual basis and assist you with creating a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs. You will also participate in skill-building groups to foster personal growth. Topics addressed in your group sessions include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal skills, and relapse prevention.  In addition, recreational groups serve to improve healthy leisure and social skills to enhance quality of life and increase enjoyment of activities that do not involve substance use.

If you are participating in WMU or IMU visits are not permitted. You will be permitted one phone call during your 3-7 day stay. The residential programme begins with a 2 week period during which visits are not permitted, but phone calls are permitted once per week. Once you complete your first two full weeks, you will be eligible for visits on Saturdays or Sundays and phone calls both of those days.

All DCS services are at no cost for legal residents of the Cayman Islands. For the residential programme at CHRC, this includes all aspects of the programme: clinical assessment, lodging, meals, initial health screening, groups, individual therapy and counselling, and select recreational activities. If you are a cigarette smoker you are responsible for providing your own tobacco products. Please note that we are not a medical facility; any required medical care or medications beyond the initial health screening are not included in the programme. If you do not have health insurance we will assist you with applying for CINICO once you complete the orientation stage of the programme.

All clients participating in WMU, IMU, or the residential programme are required to remain at the facility at all times unless accompanied by a staff member. If you should leave the facility on your own, it will be considered to be a self-discharge and eligibility for readmission will be determined by CHRC’s admission policy. We recommend that you attend to all personal matters (such as banking, employment, housing, medical care, etc) prior to entering a programme at CHRC.

Clients may self-refer to this programme, or they may be referred by a medical or mental health professional, or the legal system. Clients seeking services must first complete a phone screening with CHRC. This can be done between 8am and 8pm by calling 947-9992. Once deemed eligible for admission, clients will be expected to arrive at CHRC the same day, and will begin detoxification in our non-medical Withdrawal Management Unit (WMU).

WMU typically lasts for 4-7 days, and IMU for 3-5 days. The residential programme is a longer term treatment option that can last for several months or more. To complete the residential programme in its entirety, most people plan to stay for an average of 6 months. The duration of treatment may be longer or shorter than 6 months depending on your individual needs. Please contact us if you would like to discuss treatment options.

Optimal nutrition and rehydration are important as part of the acute and post-acute withdrawal processes. As such, CHRC has developed a healthy meal plan for clients. All meals are provided as part of the residential programme and include daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack. Meals are prepared and served by our onsite chef Monday through Friday. On weekends, clients in the residential programme take turns assisting with meal preparation. No outside food is permitted. If you have food allergies or special dietary requirements, please communicate these to staff during your screening process.