Our program is 21 days or sessions. If you require stabilization or detoxification you may need additional days. People who have been to treatment before may participate in our shorter 14 day relapse prevention program.

Yes. During breaks and time out of groups you may go outside and smoke. All smoking must be done off our property as MGHS is a smoke-free campus.

Bring your basic toiletries; toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc. Items like mouthwash containing alcohol are not permitted. Hair dryers or styling items are permitted. Bring enough casual clothing for approximately 10 days. We encourage you to bring layers of clothing as temperatures can vary greatly both indoors and outdoors. We have a washer and dryer so you can do laundry during your stay. Bring laundry soap if you have any preferences or allergies. Some patients bring a pillow or comforter from home. Family pictures or small mementos are welcome. Feel free to bring any hobbies or activities that you may like to do in the evenings. Games, DVDs, knitting, books, or any other non-using activities are encouraged.

Families are welcome to visit on Sundays between 2:30 and 5:30. If you wish to see your family at a different time you can meet them in the hospital cafeteria or other areas of the hospital. If you are able to leave the property and choose to do so with your family you can expect a breathalyzer or drug screen upon your return.

Absolutely.  We recognize that everyone in the family is affected when someone has a problem with addiction.  Your family members are welcome to sit in on lectures and participate in family or couples session with your assigned counselor.

Bring your cell phone, MP3 player, IPOD, or laptop. As long as these items do not interfere with treatment activities or glorify alcohol, drugs, or violence, they are welcome. We have Wifi for laptops. Cell phones cannot be used on the treatment floor, however, you are welcome to use them in the common areas of the hospital.

Please bring any medications that you take or should be taking regularly.
If you are a residential patient we will use these medications for verification of your home medications and will lock up these medications until you leave. If you are an intensive outpatient or partial-hospitalization client, we will secure your home medications for you as well as any new medications you may begin while in treatment. We will monitor your taking of these medications during your treatment. New medications can be purchased by you from the MGHS outpatient pharmacy or any other local pharmacy you choose. Regular insurance co-pays will apply. You may also bring any over the counter medications you use regularly. Ibuprofen, aspirin, stomach or cold remedies that you use regularly can be brought from home.

There are seven semi-private rooms and two private rooms on the CIAS unit. Most likely you will share a room and a bathroom with another person during your stay.

Yes and No. We are not a locked unit and treatment on the CIAS unit is strictly voluntary. Residential patients are restricted to MGHS property.

You may be permitted to attend therapeutic activities, like AA/NA meetings or family activities with prior approval from the doctor. Intensive Outpatient patients are allowed to leave the property during free time. All patients must sign in and out if they leave the unit and are subject to random breathalyzers or drug screens upon returning to the CIAS unit.

You may want to bring a small amount of spending money. We have a coffee shop and gift shop here as well as vending machines and a full cafeteria.

All the basics like food, coffee, and soft drinks are included in your treatment stay. You may want funds for medication co-pays or incidentals.

We encourage anyone with large amounts of cash or credit cards to request that it be locked in the hospital safe during their stay.