What to Expect

Once you settle into CRI-Help’s program, you may find that feelings that left you feeling isolated and frightened in your addiction are common among your peers — and able to be navigated and healed within our community.

Within 24 hours of arrival at a CRI-Help residential treatment facility, you will be assigned a caseworker who will work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan along with our experienced treatment team which may include Certified Counselors, Licensed Psychotherapists, Registered Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners. Those still under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be admitted to CRI-Help’s detoxification unit for safe detox, under compassionate medical supervision. Clients are permitted to bring their own clothing, personal care items and personal items for bedrooms, so long as they are in accordance with CRI-Help policy. Please do not bring any valuable items (jewelry, expensive clothing or handbags, etc.)

Acceptable items:

• 7 blouses or shirts
• 7 pairs of pants or shorts
• 3 dresses
• 3 skirts (knee-length or longer)
• 2 jackets or sweaters
• 2 pajamas or nightgowns
• 2 belts
• 5 pairs of shoes
• 1 pair of shower shoes or slippers
• 7 bras
• 7 pairs of underwear
• 7 pairs of socks

Unacceptable items:

• Dark sunglasses
• Pornography/adult toys
• iPads, tablets, laptops
• Aerosol products
• Provocative or revealing items
• Designer/ high-end apparel and accessories (i.e. jewelry, handbags, belts, etc.)
• Clothing with excessive rips or holes
• Clothing or accessories related to drugs/ alcohol, or that are political, sexual, sexist, racist, or gang-related in nature
• Any other items that may reflect poorly upon the overall image of CRI-Help or jeopardize the safety of the facility and those within it

For more information about what to expect in treatment, please see our Family Orientation Handbook, or contact CRI-Help directly at 818-985-8323.