Admissions

At Nova Counseling Services, our caring team of experienced professionals treat alcohol and drug addiction for men and women who are at least 18 years old. People come to Nova from a variety of referral sources; the family doctor, a detox center, an outpatient counselor, a past client, a family member or a friend. Screening to determine appropriateness for treatment at Nova can be done at the initial phone contact by gathering information to identify other diagnoses, past treatment(s), risk factors, general health information and the substance abuse history. We can suggest other facilities or levels of care if Nova is not a good fit.

Delivering high quality care, at less cost than other programs, is the basis of our service at Nova. We offer a continuum of treatment for addiction, including a residential program, transitional living (halfway house) and complementary outpatient services, including aftercare.

Nova is not a dual-diagnosis treatment facility. This means that we treat clients whose substance addiction is the primary diagnosis. Read more about this guiding principle here. Browse the navigation to your left for more information on our admissions process, cost of treatment and client guidelines.

Exams, Detox & Medications

All individuals must be examined by a physician prior to admission or, if need be, at the time of admission to determine general fitness for treatment, freedom from communicable diseases and to undergo a tuberculosis test. Nova can transport new clients to a local hospital or clinic to get this checkup and test. The cost of this exam and TB test is not included in our treatment rate.

Detoxification may be necessary at a hospital or detox center prior to admission at Nova. Such detoxification is sometimes necessary to prevent serious medical complications such as delirium tremors or seizures. We will not accept individuals who are in need of detoxification services by a hospital or detox center. The need for detoxification can be reviewed during the initial phone screening and our staff can suggest options for receiving this care prior to admission.

Antidepressants are considered an acceptable medication. Other medications such as pain pills, muscle relaxants, antihistamines or other medications with a potential for abuse must be reviewed at the time of screening and may not be allowed. A doctor must be involved in every circumstance when a change of medication is required.