IRTS: Step System

A recipient enters treatment and begins with Step 1 as part of their treatment integration.  On a weekly basis a recipient can complete a “Recipient Request for a Step Increase” which is reviewed and approved by the treatment team.  Steps are increased based on the recipient being a responsible member of the house.  The only times steps are decreased are: 1) the recipients health has destabilized creating a safety concern, or 2) the recipient has experienced a substance relapse and is dropped back to Step 1 to review their individual vision of recovery and their Individual Relapse Prevention Plan.

Step 1

Program Orientation - Getting to know each other
  • Take prescribed medication as to Dr.'s recommendation.
  • Meet with the Mental Health Professional to complete a Mental Health Assessment, Functional Assessment and develop an Initial Treatment Plan.
  • Sign releases to communicate with other providers and support resources.
  • If you want your family or significant others involved in your treatment, a release will be signed to communicate with them and schedule an initial meeting.
  • A primary Program Case Manager will be assigned to help develop your group assignments.
  • Complete necessary financial paperwork.
  • During Step 1, there are no off grounds privileges unless escorted by staff or participating in off grounds activities.
  • There are no overnights outside the program.
  • Visits by family and friends are allowed during any free time between the hours of 10:00 am and 9:00 pm - on the grounds only.

Step 2

  • Take prescribed medication as to Dr.'s recommendation.
  • Begin Self-Sufficiency Medication Program if approved by the Registered Nurse. i.e. (Keeping prescribed medication in a private locked box and self-administering as if you are living independently.)
  • Follow through with chosen and assigned groups. (Examples: Mental Health Management and Recovery, Integrated Dual Diagnosis, Discharge Planning, Independent Living Skills, Socialization, Recreation and Leisure Time Activities.)
  • Off grounds are allowed for one hour with another house member.
  • A Sign Out - Sign In list is used for everyone.
  • There is a 10:00 pm curfew for everyone.
  • No overnights are allowed outside the program without proper request form and verification.
  • Visits by family and friends are allowed during any free time between the hours of 10:00 am and 9:00 pm.

Step 3

  • Take prescribed medication as to Dr.'s recommendation.
  • Attend chosen and assigned groups.
  • Off grounds allowed during any free time.
  • Sign In - Sign Out list used.
  • Independently follow through with appointments.
  • Day visits with family or significant others.
  • 10:00 pm curfew.
  • No overnights outside of the program unless requested and approved by the treatment team.
  • Visits with family and friends during free time between the hours of 10:00 am and 9:00 pm without proper request form and verification.