Admissions Info

Admissions Information

How do I get admitted?
Admissions can be easily arranged by contacting one of our Admissions Coordinators at 1-888-302-5580. They can assist with insurance verifications and payment questions. A pre-admission screening over the phone is required prior to admission. This usually takes 10-20 minutes. This pre-screening may raise issues that will require the submission of medical records prior to admission. Barring special circumstances, admissions can easily be arranged within the same day as your original phone call.

What airport should I fly into?
We can provide transportation from Palm Beach International Airport PBI (10-15 minute drive), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL (45 minute drive) and Miami International Airport MIA (75 minute drive) to our facility.

Will transportation be provided from the airport to the facility?
We can provide transportation from Palm Beach International Airport PBI (10-15 minute drive), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL (45 minute drive) and Miami International Airport MIA (75 minute drive) to our facility. In addition, we can provide courtesy transportation for local Florida clients to the facility.

What should I bring to treatment?

Items to Bring to Treatment

1. Insurance Card
2. Prescription Card
3. All medications (in original bottles)
4. Cash for your patient account
5. Cigarettes - bring at least a carton upon admission
6. Casual Clothing (5 to 7 days worth)
7. Church Clothing - if applicable
8. Gym Clothing
9. Beach Wear & Beach Towel
10. Sunscreen
11. CD/MP3 Player - Walkman Size
12. School Books - if applicable
13. Umbrella
14. Eyeglasses / Contact Lenses & appropriate accessories

Can I bring my cell phone, laptop or MP3 player?
Cell phones, game units and laptops are not permitted at the Seaside Center for Women. They will locked in a safe throughout the course of treatment. Clients may use their MP3 players, but not during treatment times. MP3 players must not contain WIFI features or they will be confiscated.

Will my loved ones be contacted once I arrive at the facility?
When you arrive at the facility, a staff-member will contact a person of your choice to let them know that you have arrived at the facility safely.

Can I bring my pet to treatment?
Pets are not allowed at our facilities due to patient health concerns.

Should I bring my medications to treatment?
Please bring any medications you are currently prescribed in the original prescription bottle.

Patient Rules

What are the phone privileges?

Phase I 
Patients are allowed to make clinically and medically appropriate supervised phone calls.

Patients are allowed to use the phones at designated times depending on the level they are placed by the clinical team.

What are the visitation privileges?
Phase II visitations are permitted for level two and level three clients. Level two clients receive a two hour pass on weekends if approved by the clinical team. Level three clients receive a four hour pass.

What are the reasons I may be asked to leave treatment?

• Leaving the property without permission
• Sexual activity with other patients
• Use of drugs or alcohol Fighting and/or threats of violence

Is smoking permitted?
Smoking is permitted in designated areas and at designated times. No smoking in any buildings, including the apartment-living complexes. It is recommended smokers bring a carton of cigarettes.

What is the dress code?

• Please wear weather appropriate clothing. Bring layers in case of climate changes and air conditioned rooms.
• Slacks or jeans, blouses, sandals or sneakers are appropriate.
• Short shorts, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, and stomach bearing shirts are NOT permitted.
• Appropriate undergarments are required at all times and may not be visible.
• Clothing which promotes alcohol, drugs or bars are NOT permitted.
• Swimsuits are to be worn at the beach or pool ONLY, and must have appropriate coverage. No thongs.

Treatment Information

a) Who will my private information be provided to?
Your private health information is protected by The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). We will not release any of your information to anyone without a release signed by you.

b) How often will I see my therapist?
Phase I clients will see a therapist 1-2 times, more if clinically necessary. Phase II clients will see a therapist individually twice a week.

c) What is the average length of stay of a SCW client?
The length of stay is determined by the individual client’s clinical need. Treatment is not a one-size-fits-all situation and therefore length of stay cannot be easily determined prior to admission. We do understand however that outside circumstances may require a client to have a pre-determined treatment length of stay.

e) Will I have to go to 12 Step meetings while in treatment?
SCW clients are introduced to 12 step meetings while in treatment. Meetings are brought on campus and clients are also brought to meetings in the outside recovery community. Attendance at meetings is considered to be a part of the client’s treatment plan. Any bias about 12-step programs or meetings should be discussed with your therapist; all feelings are valid and will be respected.

f) What happens when it is time for me to discharge?
You will meet with our discharge planner throughout the course of your treatment at the Seaside Center for Women. All necessary and clinically appropriate appointments will be made prior to discharge including, but not limited to, arrangements with a halfway house, intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient counseling, 12-step meetings, psychiatrist appointments or medical appointments.