Dear
Prospective Patient:
We want to welcome you to the Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment
Center (JFK-ADATC) and assure you we will do all we can to support your
willingness to do whatever it takes to become sober/clean. In order for
you to best use your time here, there are some things you need to know
to help you prepare for admission.
1. You are scheduled for admission to the JFK-ADATC rehabilitation program.
We expect that you will be physically and psychologically prepared to participate
in intensive treatment as soon as you are admitted. Therefore, we require
that you complete any necessary detoxification services prior to admission.
Alcohol and drug screening will be conducted at your admission. If our
physician feels that you need detoxification prior to admission, we will
refer you back to your Area Mental Health program. Therefore, you need
to be alcohol and drug-free for 72 hours prior to admission, free from
opiates (Vicodan, OxyContin) for 7 days and free from benzodiazapenes (Xanax,
Valium) for 14 days.
2. It is extremely important for you to keep your appointment date and
time. If you will be later that one hour, please call 828/669-3412. The
person bringing you is expected to stay until you are cleared for admission.
If you cannot keep your appointment, you should contact your Area Mental
Health Center as soon as possible to arrange another admission date/time.
The bus schedule to this area is uncertain, so please do not plan to come
by bus. You are responsible for arranging your transportation home. JFK-ADATC
does not provide transportation. A private vehicle (yours or friends/family)
cannot be kept at JFK-ADATC.
3. In order to minimize chances
that you will not receive or transmit tuberculosis, you will need proof
of a certified PPD (TB skin test) within
the last six months. This can be done at your local health department (some
may charge a small fee). Please allow a week for this test. Some health
departments only do them on certain days and they have to be “read” two
to three days after they are given.
4. Your Area Mental Health Program needs to send authorization papers
and other pertinent information to us prior to your admission, OR you will
need to bring admission papers from the Area Mental Health Program when
you come for treatment.
5. Please bring proof of identification, proof of financial status, and
any health insurance information, if available. If your health insurance company
requires pre-admission certification, please be sure to bring this certification on
the day of admission.
If you are taking medications prescribed by a doctor, please bring them
with you so that our physicians can evaluate your need for continued use
of this medication while you are here. Do not bring any over-the-counter
medications such as aspirin, cough syrups, etc.
If you are prescribed a controlled substance (for example, a narcotic,
pain medication, Xanax, Klonopin, Phenobarbital, Ritalin, etc,), you will
not be admitted unless you bring a letter from the prescribing physician
(on his/her letterhead), explaining the following:
a. that no other medication is effective
b. that your doctor knows you are referred for addiction treatment
c. that your doctor will continue your care when you return home
6. Pregnant females need to have received initial prenatal care. It will
be helpful to have a note signed by the care-giver indicating the estimated
due day, and medical needs that should be considered during treatment,
and any other significant information. If you have any questions regarding
this, please call JFK-ADATC at 828/669-3410.
7. Please bring sufficient money
for personal needs such as transportation home, etc. We suggest you keep
$30.00 on your person. Additional money
can be deposited with the Cashier and withdrawals can be made weekly. You
may obtain postal stamps and change daily (Monday – Friday, except
Holidays) from the Cashier. Because our Business Office does not keep a
large amount of cash on hand, at the time of discharge you may receive
your deposited funds in the form of a check. If someone sends you money
it must be a money order. Personal checks are not cashed.
8. Please bring personal toiletries, such as toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo,
conditioner, unscented deodorant, (stick, cream, or solid), comb, shaving
cream, etc. All of these items must be alcohol free. In our community perfume
or perfumed creams or lotions, hair spray, cologne or after-shave, mouthwash,
etc., are not allowed.
9. We have found that having two members of the same family and/or significant
others in treatment at the same time does not work well. Therefore, two
members of the same family and/or significant other will not be admitted
for treatment at the same time. If you are related to any staff member
at JFK-ADATC, you need to let us know so we can provide appropriate treatment
for you.
10. Please bring clothes that are casual, comfortable, and machine washable.
We encourage you to put your name on your clothing with a laundry marking
pen. Laundry machines are provided in your dormitory.
You will need walking shoes
for exercise and rubber-soled shoes for the gym. Because we wish to emphasize
and respect each individual ‘s
effort to begin his/her recovery without any distractions, we ask that
you do not bring any clothes that might be distracting for other patients
(such as short shorts, mini-skirts, see-through garments, or clothing imprinted
with obscene, vulgar, or culturally insensitive drawings/pictures/ statements,
etc.) or any clothing with an alcohol or drug-related logo.
11. Your time here needs to
be used for activities related to recovery, so do not bring a television,
a radio or a boom-box, “CD” or
cassette payers, camera, Walkman, musical instruments, beepers, cellular
telephones, or business related work or material. Clocks (without radios)
are allowed.
12. THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE TO YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY IS YOUR
RECOVERY. WE FEEL THAT IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOUR FAMILY AND/OR SIGNIFICANT
OTHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUR TREATMENT, AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. WE STRONGLY
ENCOURAGE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FAMILY PROGRAM.
Family Programming is held on Saturdays. The primary focus of the program
is educational. Our objective is to educate families about addiction. Family
members, friends and/or significant others who wish to attend the Family
Program must be on time for registration or they will not be allowed into
the program.
Saturdays:
1) Family members
must register between 9:30 and 9:45 a.m.
2) Family members
must attend one Saturday Family Program (during patients inpatient treatment)
to visit.
3) Patients will
not be present for Saturday Education Session
4) No children
under age 12 are allowed for the Education Session.
Visitation:
1) 12:00 -12:15
p.m. Registration
2) 12:15 - 1:30
Visitation.
In our community, the following guidelines for visiting are followed:
a. There will be no visiting in the parking lot.
b. All packages
must be inspected by a staff member prior to receipt.
c. Food cannot
be brought into the Center.
d. Children may
participate in Saturday Visitation. Please try to bring quiet activities
for children to use during visitation. Special visitation arrangements with
children can be made during the weekdays through the Patient's Counselor.
13. How to get to JFK-ADATC:
From the western part of the
state, traveling east on Interstate 40, take exit 59 to Swannanoa – Turn left (north) onto Patton Cove Road, crossing
over I-40 , travel to traffic light. At the light turn right onto U.S.
Highway 70 East, and travel approximately three miles. Turn left at signal
light (just past railroad tracks and an industrial plant “Kearfott”)
onto Grovestone Road. Travel to next intersection and turn right onto Old
U.S. Highway 70 and travel approximately ½ mile (past Black Mountain
Center and the Veterans Cemetery). Turn left onto Tabernacle Road, continue
straight ahead to JFK-ADATC.
From the eastern
part of the state, traveling west on Interstate 40, take exit 65 to Black
Mountain: - This exit takes you through the town of Black Mountain (on U.S.
Highway 70). There are three (3) traffic signals in the downtown area and
one (1) right outside the immediate area, for a total of four (4) traffic
signals. At the fifth (5th) signal (approximately 1 ½ miles after
the 4th light – there will be a small convenience store on the right),
turn right onto Blue Ridge Road. Travel to next intersection (flashing traffic
signal) and turn left onto Old U.S. Highway 70. Travel approximately ½
mile. Turn right onto Tabernacle Road, continue straight ahead to JFK-ADATC
(Recovery Road).
14. It is important for you to make sure you take all your belongings
with you when you leave. JFK-ADATC is not responsible for any personal
items left by patients.
We hope you will find these suggestions helpful as you prepare for your
journey toward recovery. We look forward to your admission.
