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<p><strong>ABOUT ST. LUKE'S INSTITUTE</strong></p> <p>Located in Silver Springs, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., St. Luke's Institute is a <strong>treatment center that exclusively treats priests, nuns, deacons, and other Catholic religious</strong> (individuals with an ordained position within the Catholic church) struggling with psychiatric concerns, as well as co-occurring behavioral difficulties. The Institute operates <strong>gender-specific residential programs</strong>, transitional housing, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) and outpatient-based counseling.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Upon admission, clients undergo an initial assessment to determine individual concerns. Unique to the facility, the evaluation lasts for five days to help clinicians form a highly individualized treatment plan. The <strong>five-day evaluation</strong> includes clinical, psychological and spiritual assessments, as well as medical evaluations.The center also offers a <strong>three-week Aging and Memory Evaluation</strong> to identify signs of possible dementia due to aging and/or psychiatric disorders.</p> <p>Through the evaluation process, clinicians determine if residential treatment is necessary, and if so, the length of treatment. According to the St. Luke's Institute's website, residential treatment <strong>may last between six weeks to six months</strong>. </p> <p>Although similar, short-term and long-term residential programming differ in some areas. During residential treatment, all clients participate in individual therapy, <strong>workshops on mindfulness and skill-building</strong>, spiritual counseling sessions, as well as receive ongoing medical evaluations, nutritional consultations and <strong>medication management</strong>. </p> <p>However, the longer-term residential program, typically lasting six months, incorporates a range of therapies, including art and movement therapies, <strong>psycho-educational classes</strong>, and wellness activities, In addition, residents are assigned a <strong>spiritual formation team</strong>, which allows the facility to provide more holistic care. If necessary, the facility incorporates the <strong>12-step model of recovery</strong> into programming, Residents may attend <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-evolution-of-anonymity-in-12-step-fellowships-does-it-still-serve-a-purpose/" target="_blank">12-step meetings</a>, study fellowship literature, and perform associated "step-work."</p> <p>Once a client completes residential programming, they may be encouraged to <strong>transition into St. Luke's Institute's halfway house</strong> and/or participate in an outpatient-based program. The halfway house is designed for individuals who require more time to <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-the-values-of-recovery-can-transform-the-way-you-lead/" target="_blank">transition back into the community</a> and/or clergy who are transitional out of the ministry. Residents typically stay between <strong>a few weeks to a few months</strong>. </p> <p>The intensive outpatient program <strong>(IOP) requires a six-month commitment</strong> and includes group and individual counseling, as well as spirituality groups. In addition, outpatient-based counseling services are offer through the Insititute's Caritas Counseling Center, which offers specialized classes and counseling.</p> <p>St. Luke's Insitute offers <strong>extensive aftercare services</strong> for program alumni. These services include five years of follow-up, including regular on-campus renewal weeks, an assigned primary counselor, <strong>a re-entry workshop</strong> with a local support team, and weekly phone contact with a continuing care therapists for four to six weeks. Clinicians also serve as liaisons to the individual's diocesan. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>St. Luke's Insitute employs a multidisciplinary team of psychologists and therapists, a psychiatrist, neuropsychologist, a physician, a nursing staff, physical therapist, as well as nutritionist, art and, movement therapists and spiritual advisors. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>St. Luke's Insitute is comprised of the men's facility and the Talitha-Life facility for women. Although information concerning the amenities and living arrangements of the facilities is limited, the sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave a four out of five-star rating for the facility's general cleanliness and upkeep. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing generally approved of the facility, offering maximum five-star ratings for the facility's discharge planning and the treatment staff's level of experience and training. "Excellent therapists. People do have access to the help they need," the loved one wrote. However, they did offer lower two-star ratings for the facility's counseling options. </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided on the facility's website regarding its costs.</p>
— Matthew Berry · 2017-11-21 11:39:12 PST
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